Ocean Inspired

I hope that you all had a wonderful July 4th weekend full of friends, family and fireworks!

If you're looking for a colorful and unique print, stop by KimsCottageArt at Etsy! There are so many beautiful prints, you'll want one of each! My favorite is the Phlox Lane Cottage Folk Art print (10" x 8") $12.95. Stop in and find the perfect piece for your wall.

The Palm Gifts is one of my favorite places to find that perfect gift! The Tervis Tumblers Key West House are too cute! My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Key West. It's an amazing place, and if you can't visit, grab these glasses and pretend you're there! Set of 4 $44.

Add a bit of beach to your couch or bed with these fun pillows! Choose from sea horses, starfish, waves and more. Find your favorite colors. Pillows are made from 100% recycled cotton! $35 at Cottage & Bungalow.

Bags You Will Love

The Bohemian Sack from Keeta Collection has everything I love in a bag-unique shape, good size and fabulous fabric! This site is full of absolutely beautiful things, you will fall in love with everything there! Stop by and browse their bags, accessories and baby stuff, and you may just have to pick something up! $69

Basement Bags is another wonderful spot to find not only sassy bags, but baby stuff, slippers and more! My new favorite at her site is the Just Ribbon bag. Who can go wrong with navy, pink and white? Plus, the owner is super nice and offers great gifts as well as great customer service! $35

The Navy Blossom Bag from Madison Belle is shaped like a bowling ball (cool shape-check), fabulous fabric (check), and perfect for both daily toting or travel. Make sure to look at all of their lovely gifts. $48

Traveling Style

If you're heading on a trip, take a look at this:

Pick up one of these quilted travel bags (large duffle-$30, Medium duffle-$28, garment bag-$28, two piece cosmetic case-$38, and three sizes of totes)! Choose from Green & White, Pink & White or Black & White damask at Pretty Personal Gifts. Coordinate your whole trip with these beautiful pieces!

Going abroad? Grab a monogrammed passport cover from meghandesigns at Etsy. Pick your favorite fabric from a ton of choices and personalize it! I love the green and white with the hot pink monogram. Keep up with your passport in style! $9

Know which bag is yours immediately when it comes around the luggage carousel with one of Snazzy Tags & Bags' colorful and fun tags. My favorite is the Pink & Green Paisley. Personalize the front with your name and the back with up to five lines of info! $7.95

Babies & Tots

If you're looking for a great baby shower gift, you have to check out Unique Baby Cakes! They offer the cutest diaper cakes, "cupcakes," and more. These are not just any diaper cakes, they are extra special! My favorite is the Pink Piggy Two Tier cake which includes: a receiving blanket, three piece play suit, approx. 45 pampers, pretty pink and green ribbons, and is topped off by an adorable pink Boyds piggy! Please stop by and take a look at all of the great gifts for baby that they offer-they are certainly one of a kind! $65

Playing with your food is mandatory with the Food Face plates from Catching Fireflies! Kids can create their own faces with peas, potatoes, anything. Add a little fun to dinner, and maybe even get them to eat their veggies without a lot of griping! $11.50

For your preppy little baby boy, grab this onesie from Pink Olive. How cute will he be in a little onesie with it's cute little tie! Onesies are not only cute, but they are easy and cool to wear during the hot summer months! $32

Beauty & The Babe

Check out these nifty beauty products:

For a yummy and heavenly body wash, try Lemon Lollipop's whipped cream soap. This one is coconut scented, but they offer other tasty scents as well. Stop by and check out their line of products to keep your skin soft and smelling beautiful!$7.95

For a fantastic shave, try this non-foaming shave cream from Whish. I'm loving the Pomegranate scent right now, and this comes in that scent as well as many others. Get a natural and smooth shave. Great for a gift as well! $24

Mad Gabs is a neat place to find all kinds of balms for lips, body and sleep! I would love to try the Sleepy Moose Balm. Made of natural ingredients, this balm helps relax you into a great sleep! As a matter of fact, they offer a lot of products that I would like to try! $7

Cat & Dog Love

It's no secret that I love animals! I was a dog person, but I have since added cats to my list of loves! For you or your favorite animal lover, take a look at these adorable gifts!

If this isn't cute, I don't know what is! The Sashimi Sweetie signed print can be found at csarivo. There are other wonderful pieces of art as well. This little kitty's face is so sweet! $19

For a dog lover, grab the Woman's Best Friend tee from Life's a Dog. Make sure to browse their other tees, hats and stuff for Fido! $25

I can't get enough of the kitty and sushi! This tee is fun and perfect for a feline fancier! Available in plus size as well. $24 at Shana Logic

Fantastic Giveaways to Check Out!!

Monogram Chick is all moved in and ready for action! Stop by and enter to win one of her Market Totes-these are super cute, and I want one!!!

All Things Southern & Preppy is having a giveaway with Preppy Princess. Stop by and leave a comment to win 4 placemats and 4 matching napkins from the fabulous Preppy Princess!

Chic & Pink is having a giveaway in honor of her 200th post! Just look at this pile of goodies!!!