Weekend Getaway {Grand Haven}

This weekend I visited my friend Emily in Grand Haven.
We had a ton of fun running around and doing all sorts of things.
Old Navy sunglasses // Many Belles Down top // thrifted shorts // Alloy sandals

To be perfectly honest,
I loved this outfit so much that I ended up wearing it two days in a row...


1 one of the best glasses I've ever found (regretting not buying it) // 2 me
3 frozen yogurt with raspberries and homemade granola // 4 cheddar apple bacon burger
5 sky // 6 feet // 7 looking out on the gravel pit // 8 pond by the gravel pit 
9 open road // 10 Rosy Mound // 11 swimming // 12 addicting passion tea
13 street art // 14 sunset // 15 sailboat // 16 Fricano's


If you're in the area, I would highly suggest visiting Rosy Mound, the pier, and Fricano's.
Each have their little quirks but are completely worth it. Rosy is a long but beautiful hike down to a secluded beach, the pier is always crammed but provides the best view of the sunset, and Fricano's only takes cash but has amazing pizza.

movie time

So I'm trying to come up with ten movies to watch for my summer list,

and I could really use your help!

I still need two more movies.

If you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments!

swing dancing

thrifted dress // Old Navy shoes // Target sunglasses

thanks to my sister Alexis for taking these.

Every Tuesday in downtown Grand Rapids my sister and I try to go swing dancing. I've known how to for a few years now because we have an awesome group at school that meets to learn how. 

This dress was perfect to dance in because of the length. I had picked it up earlier that day at the thrift store Chloe loves so dearly, and the one that I happen to work at. Which is bad for my wallet because I have bought something each time I have worked. Oops. I do want to shorten this dress just because midi length dresses are not for me.

PS. please ignore the spots on my legs. while cleaning out the woods for the tea party I discovered some poison ivy.

Fall into Summer

vintage dress found in Chloe's basement // borrowed belt // Aerie sandals
Hanna's idea of a cookout was great! She helped me cross off the first item on my summer to-do list. I wish I would have gotten a picture of the odd assortment of food we had.

Alicia's Summer List

1. go thrifting every other Wednesday
2. go to the farmers market
3. go stargazing
4. have a cookout
5. go to Grand Haven
6. have a picnic
7. read 5 books
8. take a photo a day
9. go to a festival
10. swing dance at Rosa Parks Circle
11. go on a road trip
12. take pictures in front of the polka dot wall (Selective Potential)
13. climb to the top of the White River Lighthouse  (Selective Potential)
14. swing on the giant tire swing  (Selective Potential)
15. explore Bear Cave  (Selective Potential)
16. whistle through Tunnel Park  (Selective Potential)
17. go backwards up Gravity Hill  (Selective Potential)
18. go to Sleeping Bear Dunes  (Selective Potential)
19. explore Fallasburg Historical Village  (Selective Potential)
20. tour the historical Hackley and Hume houses  (Selective Potential)
21. visit the Block House  (Selective Potential)
22. to to a drive-in movie
23. get a henna tattoo
24. meet someone new
25. go to IHOP late at night
26. go berry picking
27. dye my hair
28. make ice cream
29. make homemade pizza
30. try a new recipe every week
31. take a weekly walk
32. travel outside the state
33. go to France
34. go to Frederik Meijer Gardens
35. make a flower crown
36. go to Mackinaw Island
37. catch fireflies
38. go to an amusement park
39. make a cover
40. watch 10 new to me movies
41. go to the zoo
42. get a hula hoop
43. visit North Beach
44. go glow bowling
45. volunteer
46. get frozen yogurt with Chloe
47. grow out my hair
48. get a perm
49. make a pokébra
50. create an etsy shop

Chloe's Summer 2012 List

Summer Bohemian Fort from Hello Giggles

Every year for as long as I can remember, my father has had each member of my family write down ten things that they would like to accomplish that summer. At the end of this summer, Alicia and I will be leaving our small hometown and moving to MSU where we will be attending college next year. This has caused me to freak out multiple times every day for several months. As my senior year comes to a close, I feel lost and as if I have no goals. I barely do anything at school or at home anymore and I need to make this summer the best possible, which is why this years list is a lot more than just ten things.

Here's my list for Summer 2012:

1. go bowling
2. read 10 books
3. have a picnic
4. travel outside of Michigan
5. swim once a week
6. learn how to ride a bike
7. go to Beaver Island
8. go to a music festival
9. take at least one photo a day
10. go to Frederik Meijer Gardens
11. attend a few concerts
12. go to a drive-in movie
13. go on a road trip
14. go to the Grand Rapids Art Museum
15. go to the Grand Rapids Public Museum
16. build a fort
17. make a mini art gallery of my own work
18. make s'mores
19. get a henna tattoo
20. go kayaking
21. go skinny dipping
22. meet someone new
23. go to IHOP late at night
24. go berry picking
25. make a flower crown
26. tie dye something
27. have a bonfire
28. go to Mackinaw Island (after #6)
29. dye part of my hair
30. get a tattoo
31. go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
32. go to the polka dot wall (SP)
33. visit the White River Lighthouse (SP)
34. go to the giant tire swing (SP)
35. go to the Bear Cave (SP)
36. visit Tunnel Park (SP)
37. go to Gravity Hill (SP)
38. go to Sleeping Bear Dunes (SP)
39. visit the Fallasburg Historical Village (SP)
40. visit the Hackley and Hume houses (SP)
41. visit the Block House (SP)
42. go camping
43. make ice cream
44. catch fireflies
45. go stargazing
46. visit the farmers market
47. go thrifting
48. make homemade pizza
49. have a cookout with friends
50. have a mocktail party and dress up
51. go miniature golfing
52. go to a water park
53. climb a tree
54. take a weekly walk
55. fire a gun
56. do yoga
57. sketch something
58. make a photo journal of my summer
59. make a friendship bracelet
60. go to Grand Haven (the pier, Rosy Mound, and Fricano's)
61. do a cover with Alicia
62. watch the sunrise
63. watch the sunset
64. hula hoop 20 minutes a day
65. get paid for one photography gig
66. make 10 new recipes
67. watch 10 new films (not chick flicks!)
68. take at least 3 day trips
69. get my hair or makeup done at the mall
70. take a bubble bath
71. go swimming in my clothes
72. volunteer
73. say "yes" for the day
74. go out to a fancy dinner
75. meet my future roommate
76. visit Spring Grove Park (Jamestown)
77. make a pokebra

from Somewhat Simple

I realize that some of these things are unrealistic and probably wont happen, but my goal is to get as many done as possible. This list will probably continue to grow, so I'm hoping there will only be around ten that don't get done (I mean lets be honest, I'm probably not going to get a tattoo or go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but a girl can dream can't she?).

If you have any additional suggestions or want to help me in some way,

please comment or send me an email!

Wish me luck!

-Chloe