Good morning! ICYMI ... Pete and I were on a Silver Sea cruise that traveled to Greece and Turkey for the past two weeks! This was the 12 day cruise of a lifetime. I will give you a full blog post detailing the trip itinerary next week, but in the meantime I thought I would share what I packed for two weeks in Greece and Turkey. I have daytime looks, evening dinner looks, as well as what I wore for travel days. Not traveling anytime soon? No problem. These looks are perfect anywhere this spring.

Daytime Looks

Let's start with a great daytime look perfect for a sunny day out exploring. This ruched gingham dress (size S) is so pretty and perfect for spring! I styled it with a cable knit sweater, sandals, and a yellow handbag for a pop of color. I'll live in this dress all summer long!

This ribbed Spanx half zip and wide leg pant loungewear set (size S) was perfect for a day out walking and exploring. I also wore it for our long travel day. I featured this look as well as other great travel looks here. Y'all, its so soft!

It's all about the layers for this trip! As a base layer, I styled this linen button down top with these jeans (size 4) and Adidas sneakers for walking. I layered this cashmere travel wrap for an easy remove-able layer for a day of exploring. Plus, its such a great accessory on the plane when you get cold. It comes in lots of colors.

The perfect look to take us from a day of walking straight to happy hour! This linen shirt (size S) and khaki pants (size 4) with these sneakers was a perfect combo. I layered with this denim jacket and finished off the look with my new orange leather crossbody.

It wouldn't be a cruise without a spa and a lovely whirlpool. If you don't already have a Hunza G swimsuit, you need one! They're so flattering and give you great tan lines. Plus, it's one size fits all! I have this one in bubblegum pink too.

 

Greece was a little chilly this time of year, so layers were a must. For an easy monochromatic look, I paired this white cable knit sweater with these white wide leg jeans (fit TTS) and a white hat. I finished off my look with these sneakers and a denim jacket for an extra layer.

For another layered look, I swapped my white jeans for my khaki pants and wore them with Adidas sneakers. I wanted an extra layer, so I styled my sweater over this linen button down top. Mixing and matching is essential for efficient packing!

This look was perfect for a rainy day full of walking! I styled these sweatpants (size S) with a white tee, denim jacket, and my Adidas sneakers. I finished off the look styling an Hermes scarf as a necktie.

Classic and chic, this was a great look for a day on the ship. I styled this striped button down blouse with these denim pants and slide sandals.

The cutest set for an easy daytime look. I wore this blue tee with this linen skort and this stitched cardigan (all size S). These pieces are great for mixing and matching throughout traveling.

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Dinner Looks

I cannot get enough of this yellow floral maxi dress (size S). It is so elegant and the perfect style for spring and summer. I paired it back with this yellow cardigan (size S) and a yellow handle bag.

A striped shirtdress (size 6) is a classic piece for evening. I styled it with my new Chanel slide sandals and a coin necklace to add an elegant touch. I'll wear this all summer. So stylish and easy.

This striped shirtdress (size S) is so chic! I love how it looks like a shirt and skirt combo, but really it is an attached dress. It's so unique and flattering and was perfect as an evening look. I styled it with this yellow handbag and these statement earrings. The dress also comes in blue.

Elegant and feminine, this floral maxi dress (size S) was the perfect evening look for a lovely dinner event in Istanbul. I styled it with this blue stitch cardigan (size S), sandals, statement earrings, and this yellow handbag.

Ok how stunning is this blue and pink pinstripe maxi dress (size S)!?! Talk about a showstopper! It was the perfect dress for an elevated evening look. I styled it with these strappy silver heels and these chandelier statement earrings.

I have to tell you about this floral eyelet dress (size S). Not only is it a dress, but it also comes with shorts, giving you the option to wear the dress as more of a duster. So chic! I paired it with these woven Mary Jane flats and my coin statement necklace.

This printed mini dress (size S) is a great daytime to evening piece. I will definitely be wearing it all spring!

An embroidered dress (size S) is always a good idea in Greece! I loved the color and style of this one. Plus, I love that it has long sleeves for breezy nights at sea. I styled it with these heeled sandals and statement earrings. This dress runs large.

Linen is the way to go for an easy daytime to dinner look. This striped linen shirtdress (size S) is so cute and flattering on any body type. I styled it with these bangles and sandals for a chic look.

Another cute and easy daytime to dinner dress is this tired chambray dress (size S). It's so versatile, making it perfect for travel.

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How did I do? Let this be your sign to book the trip!

xoxo - Tanya

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Happy Easter Weekend! Are you celebrating Good Friday? Today I want to switch it up and focus on home decor. Do you ever wonder if your house needs a little refresh? The answer is YES and this is the perfect time to focus on some spring home decor updates. I want to share a few home pieces and some tips on how to update your home.  After all, your wardrobe isn’t the only thing that needs to be updated each season. The boutique below has plenty of options for every home style at all different price points. Click the photo above to shop those items or keep scrolling. I have also listed the top 10 best sellers from March at the bottom!

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Easy Home Decor Updates

The easiest way to update your home is with pops of color. Right now is a great time to add spring tones like blues, greens or yellows. You can do that with pillows, wall art, candles, you name it. My personal favorite way to add color is with pillows. This floral scalloped pillow is an easy way for you to add color, while this velvet edge pillow is an easy way to add subtle change to your home. You can also buy pillow covers instead of new pillows, like this fringe pillow cover. This is a great way to change up your home each season without having to buy new pillows. Throw blankets are another great way to add color and texture to your home for a little refresh without breaking the bank. You can also update your bedding with these border frame sheets to freshen up your space.

Simply changing items out can also make a big difference. Switch out the towels you use every day for some colorful or seasonal ones, like these floral hand towels. You can even swap your your towel holder for this gorgeous gold floral one. You can also add some new glasses or mugs to match your updated home decor. I love these pink tinted coupe glasses or this floral mug for spring and summer. These embroidered scallop napkins or this scalloped table runner are other chic additions to your tablescape. It's also an easy time to add a new table lamp or other light fixture in your home to really brighten up the place.

There are many simple decor pieces that can give your home a quick facelift. For one, you can change or add wall art. This framed floral art piece is an elegant way to bring spring into your spaces. Items that go on surfaces like a marble dish, colorful trays, or vases also work well. Also, never underestimate the power of adding fresh candles a new coffee table book, or picture frames to a fresh look for a new season. I also like to update storage spaces to be more decorative, like using this decorative box for small items or this scallop basket to store blankets and books.

Lastly, bring the outdoors in. Add a faux or real plant to make it feel more spring-like in your home. For something more permanent, add floral wall paper to an office or as a statement wall in your living space. We updated the wallpaper in our dining room last year and it totally transformed the room!

Quick Tips

If you’re looking for other ways to update your home for spring, consider these tips below. They are a little more costly and time-consuming but can really pack a punch.

• Change up your outdoor entertainment seating and/or decor.
• Upgrade the hardware on your cabinets
• Upgrade other fixtures like lights
• Increase curb appeal with landscaping
• Update window treatments
• Add new paint or wallpaper

I always say that it’s best to keep your house completely updated because you never know when you might want/need to sell it. Besides updating our dining room, we've also updated our pool and guest bedroom within the past few years. It makes a huge difference!

Shop more gorgeous home update items below. Have a great weekend! xoxo – Tanya

March Top 10 Best Sellers

Khaki pants // Sneakers // Smocked waist dress // Lip gloss // Puff sleeve shirt // Half zip sweatshirt // Cardigan // Tailored denim top // Sneakers // Pajamas

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Recently I have been getting so many questions on my Instagram stories about my backyard! We updated and renovated our backyard four years ago, so I thought I would re-share all of the details before pool season is here! Some of these items are sold out, but most are still in stock. If you click on the image or itemized list below, then it will give you the product as well as similar options. So be sure and scroll all the way through to avoid missing anything. Plus, you'll get to see the before photos and see just how amazing this transformation was!

What was once an outdated pool with dated pool furniture (over 25 years old) became a relaxing oasis perfect for entertaining and summer enjoyment. Thanks to the design team at Frontgate, our dream of a resort-style backyard became a reality. They truly transformed and redefined the space. Let's take a closer look at all of the details, plus we'll dive deeper into the process. Also, be sure to read all the way through to see the details on our pool remodel and sources!

Our Backyard Transformation

Our backyard transformation became a reality thanks to the design team at Frontgate. I scheduled an appointment for their in-store shopping experience with design services at their Legacy West location. It was great because I had an opportunity to peruse the store and give them ideas as to what I liked so she got a feel for my specific taste. I had to submit the dimensions of my backyard as well as photos before the appointment so they would know what to work with. By the time we were done walking through the store, we sat down in their design service area and they had selections for me to choose from. After our meeting, we corresponded through email to solidify all final selections. It was the easiest way to do a patio renovation because they use a CAD drawing to space plan. In fact, everything I selected is interchangeable making it easy for me to rearrange my furniture based on our entertainment needs. All of the furniture was delivered right to my door and was so easy to assemble. I highly recommend this route for anyone looking to remodel. Book your appointment HERE.

As far as design went, I really wanted to use blue tones since our new pool tile is blue. I also think blue is relaxing and makes the backyard a true oasis. It is so nice to step outside and feel like you are on a vacation. As for the dining furniture, I really loved the natural teak material. For the poolside seating and lounge chairs, I stuck with outdoor wicker. I mixed two collections to achieve exactly what I wanted: Palermo and Cassara. All of the furniture is high-quality and so comfortable. Since setting up the furniture, we have had numerous storms and heavy rain and everything has held up beautifully. It is definitely worth the investment!

I really love how the layout/design of the patio renovation turned out. It's really all about the details. The dining space is perfect for alfresco dining. I especially love how they added a heating lamp for cooler nights which will allow us to sit outside in cooler temps. Plus, the rug really ties the whole area together. Another space where the outdoor rug ties the space together is the pool sitting area. It is the best space for a happy hour. The lanterns give the perfect ambience for late night entertaining with a poolside view.

The soleil chairs are another amazing addition to our outdoor area. They're perfect for getting your tan on while also staying cool in the water. For those wanting a pool break, the Palermo chaise lounge chairs are amazing. They are so comfortable and resort quality. I especially love how the design team added an umbrella table next to the outdoor wicker swivel chairs. This area is perfect for drinks poolside, reading or further seating when entertaining. The whole space really makes you feel like you are staying in a resort. It turned out exactly how we wanted thanks to the design team at Frontgate.

Of note, it was important to me to get furniture covers for all of our new furniture. Fortunately, Frontgate makes them and they are labeled. Come winter, we will simply cover all of our furniture and know it is is protected. Also, Pete put most of the furniture together and said that every piece is well-made with all parts included in the shipment. Nothing was ever missing. This speaks to Frontgate's shipping and delivery details.

Pool Remodel: We worked with Billy Fritz at Tile Concepts, Inc. to update our pool. We built our pool 26 years ago and felt it had lived its life. Our pool furniture was also 26 years old and although it held up well, I wanted something completely different. It was time for updated plaster, coping, tile and decking. Billy works directly with Giovanni Govea who does the decking. We selected Tile Concepts, Inc. because they only do remodels. They do not build new pools. The pool remodel work started in February and took about 4-5 weeks to complete. We are very happy with the results. Here are the exact materials and colors we selected for the remodel. 214-676-9668

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Frontgate Furniture Details Listed By Area

Outdoor Dining on Back Porch

Table: Classic round dining table in natural finish Chairs: Cassara teak dining arm chairs Chair cushions: Cassara dining cushions in Indigo with Canvas Piping Outdoor rug: Indoor/outdoor rug Dinnerware: Patterned melamine dinnerware set and alfresco melamine dinnerware set Drinkware: Porter hobnail acrylic drinkware Placemats: Open weave placemats Orchid: Potted orchid in vase Heating lamp: Commercial patio heater Wreath: Magnolia wreath Dog beds (not seen): Bodhi Indoor/Outdoor Pet bed

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Lounge/Entertaining Area By Pool

Loveseat: Cassara loveseat with natural finish Chairs: Cassara lounge chair with natural finish Pillows: Resort indoor/outdoor pillows in Resort Stripe Cobalt Table: Teak nesting tables in natural finish Rug: Indoor/outdoor rug Umbrella (7 1/2'): Striped outdoor umbrella in color Resort Stripe Cobalt Umbrella base: Belmont 50 lb. umbrella base in bronze finish Lanterns: Carriage House lanterns Candles: Soft glow outdoor flicker candles Chair covers: Cassara chair covers Drink tub: Optima beverage tub in stainless steel finish Serving tray: Woven rectangular tray with handles

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Poolside

Chaise lounge chairs: Palermo chaise lounge Pool chairs: Soleil chairs Lounge table (not seen): Soleil Umbrella Table Lounge chairs: Small Palermo swivel lounge chair  End tables: Seville tile hand-painted umbrella tables Umbrella (7 1/2'): Solid in Rumor Snow Pool floats: World's Finest pool float Pool float rack: Pool float caddy Towels: Resort Cabana stripe beach towel Towel basket: Kiki woven baskets Planters: Santorini hand-painted planters Wall clock: Quatrefoil clock Chair covers: Palermo tailored chair covers, small Palermo chair covers

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Well there you have it! All the details of our backyard transformation. What do you think? We are LOVING it! You can visit the Frontgate Legacy West store form more inspiration. Location: 7700 Windrose Avenue, G190, Plano, Texas 75024. I worked with Jason Roso on this project and highly recommend him. I'm also thrilled to report that Frontgate featured our project on their website. You can see it HERE.

xoxo - Tanya

P.S. I am wearing this romper and this tunic dress and Laura is wearing this terry tunic. All size S. I'm wearing this one-piece swimsuit. If you want to see a similar room transformation, be sure to check out the guest room update.

Photo: Sarah Blaze Photography

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Before Pool Remodel

We built this pool 26 years ago and it served us well. The main thing I wanted to update was the deck. Once I met with Billy at Tile Concepts, Inc., he encouraged me to fill in the hot tub since we never used it. That gave us the idea to have a much larger sundeck which would be much more functional.

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After Pool Remodel

Removing the wrought iron fence really opened up the entire backyard. Once that was gone, I felt like the dark pool furniture that we originally purchased 26 years ago was too heavy of a look/feel for our new pool. We definitely got our use out of it.

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Thank you to Frontgate for collaborating with me on this post. All selections and opinions are my own.

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Happy SPRING! It's time for the March Instagram Round-Up. These are all of the items that I share on my Instagram throughout the month that are just too good not to share again. After all, we all can't be everywhere and I would hate for you to miss any of these items and fabulous outfits.

Above I styled a look from my recent Chico's live segment. In case you missed it, you can watch it here. For a fun spring style, I styled this lilac no-iron linen shirt with these girlfriend ankle straight leg jeans. I like to have lightweight layers for spring, so I added this navy shirt with this white linen blazer for a chic, put together style. I wear a size 0 in Chico's.

March Instagram Round-Up

 

This strapless striped dress (size S) is the perfect color and style for spring. Wear it on a beach vacation or throw a denim jacket on for a cute brunch look.

I love a fun print for spring and summer. This strapless lemon dress (size S) is made of a thicker linen blend material makes it high-quality at a price tag of under $100. It has a gorgeous tie in the back that adds that extra detail that gives it the awe-factor.

This pink tweed shift dress (size S) is a must-have for spring! Perfect for Easter, brunches, and luncheons you have this season.

A classic shirtdress (size 4) is a must-have in your spring wardrobe. It's structured, flattering, and so versatile.

I am loving my new pajama sets! In My Jammers is a pajama brand for women, children, and toddlers. This pink rosie set and this petal printed set (size S) are too cute. It's made of a bamboo viscose material that is so soft and breathable. Plus, I love the feminine ruffle detail.

Emily Gemma has a new brand, Gemme, and I am obsessed! She created three shades of lipgloss that give your lips a plump, luscious look. You can buy them in a bundle or separately.

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What are your favorites from today? xoxo - Tanya

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Good morning! I think it's safe to say we are officially into spring weather here in Dallas, so today I want to look at pieces that are must-haves for spring. These are the perfect styles and weight to take you to any event you have this spring. Even better is that these items are under $100!

Last week I attended the AVARA spring launch event and it was fabulous. Not only did I get to see and catch up with my influencer friends, but I also was inspired by so many gorgeous outfit ideas for the spring season. Their newest spring collection has a wide assortment of dresses, blouses, jeans, and accessories that are perfect for Easter, showers, luncheons, or whatever other events you have on your calendar. It is all the florals, light colors, and beautiful designs you could want that get me excited for the months ahead.

Listen, I'm all about luxury and high-end looks and many times I show you things at a higher price point, but a fashionable look does not have to be expensive, which is why I love shopping at AVARA. For instance, this denim pleated midi dress (size M) is gorgeous and looks high quality. You would never know that it was under $100. A similar style is this pink button up maxi dress, also flattering and perfect for spring.

For a fresh spring look, I styled the dress with this wicker handbag and this silk scarf. A scarf is a must-have piece for spring because there are so many ways to tie a scarf that instantly elevate your look. I finished my look with these strappy kitten heels. They are over $100, but still a great price point and so chic.

I hope this gets you ready for spring weather, because I sure am ready for it! Aren't you?

Shop this look and more affordable options below. I gave you lots of choices.  xoxo - Tanya

Photo: AVARA

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