If you love summer styles and also love to support a good cause, check out YIREHawaii on Etsy! Everything is designed by Emily Rose Valdez, she’s an amazing individual with a huge heart. All the proceeds support her upcoming spiritual move to Bali, Indonesia to do full time mission work!

Beach cruising on the beach cruiser

…loving life :)

Dinner, docks, dogs and sunsets :)

Brekkie on the dock :)

Boots, bikes, and beaches :)

Beach bike rides :)

Before when it was just yards of fabric and after when two of those fabrics became a dress!

It’s a two tone wrap dress so those straps can be twisted and tied a ton of different ways making it a new dress every time! Perfect colors and fabric for summer :)

I am having way to much fun with my new machines! Still learning though, this is all new to me!

(Taken with Instagram @riiaberg)

Today’s sewing session ended with this, a two tone wrap dress. The straps can be wrapped in a ton of different ways making it a new dress every time :)

(Taken with Instagram @riiaberg)

But seriously everyone…how amazing are these colors and patterns going to be for summer! So stoked on these fabric finds!

So many new clothes to be made perfectly in time for spring and summer

…randomly purchasing a sewing machine was such a great idea :)

Is it obvious that I have a problem with hobbies?

(Taken with Instagram @riiaberg)

After work I was starving so I ran over to Fresh Market and grabbed a quick snack to go and headed to the beach! :)

NUF Media Productions Underwater iPhone Case Product Video

My friend Dale asked if we all wanted to go to the pool the other day to be in this product video he had to shoot! So we all threw on our bikinis and headed over! This is the final product :) It was so much fun! Most of the people in this video are my best friends, so now you guys can see who I spend time with haha

You can see me in the begining putting the iPhone in the case! :) Check out those hands and that awesome manicure ;) Haha totally kidding! I love my friends!

Beach Essentials for the Day

• Hat: It is super sunny here in Florida! So a hat is a neccesity while I’m tanning and reading!
• Sea Slat Spray: This sea salt spray by Not Your Mother’s is amazing for those coveted beach waves we all love! Right after a dive in the pool you can spray this in and scrunch it…next thing you know, you hair has a fresh out of the ocean look!
• Dried Mangos: These are one of my favorite snacks! The texture and flavor is delicious and reminds me of froot roll ups! Which is why I call these babies Nature’s Fruit Roll Ups!
• Coconut Water: When I’m laying out I get super thirsty! Usually I just drink water, but lately I have been trying out Coconut Water to mix it up a little! It’s surprisingly refreshing! :)
• Sunscreen: One of the most important beach essentials! The sun can be very damaging to our skin. So wearing sunscreen isn’t an option! Make sure to get one that has an SPF high enough to suit you!
• Music: Whether I’m reading, napping, or just people watching…I love to have my iPhone and headphones! It’s really relaxing! Or if I’m at the beach with friends, I can pack some travel speakers and everyone can listen!
• Bikini: I hope this one is obvious! You need an adorable bikini if you’re going to be laying out all day! Find one that you love and rock it!
• Book: I love to bring a book to the beach or pool, especially if I am going alone! I love to read in general, so reading by the water is a bonus in itself!

Originally From The Greatist!

Perfect Picnic

• Fruit and Nut Bars
  These eight-ingredient bars are the perfect way to fit in that daily dose of nuts and satisfy that sweet tooth at the same time. Plus, they go from pantry to plate in less than an hour!
• Carrot and Raisin Slaw
  No breakfast is complete without some red, white, and blue. Get a healthy dose of color with this patriotic berry parfait!
• Cherry Chicken Salad
  Pack this chicken salad for any picnic. The little flavor kick from fresh cherry is a welcome delight for the tastebuds!
• Quinoa Puttanesca
  This Italian classic takes a healthier twist with quinoa and spinach. Plus, it’s super quick to make!
• Zesty Shrimp and Quinoa
  This super-easy seafood dish can go from fridge to table in less than 15 minutes and is sure to satisfy any grumbling stomach.

Salad Time:

• Quinoa Greek Salad
  This recipe for a healthy (dressing-free!) quinoa salad is a perfect side dish without the added calories and carbohydrate-overload.
• Chopped Mexican Salad
  With just 10 minutes flat of prep time, this Mexican-inspired dish is a quick and healthy alternative to typical South of the Border fare.
• California Spinach Salad
  This spinach-based salad definitely brings a little California sunshine to any dinner table.
• Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
  Ready in under 10 minutes, our healthy Cucumber Salad makes the perfect quick and easy side for any warm weather meal.
• Spinach and Israeli Couscous Salad
  This spinach-packed grain dish makes for a healthy, no-fuss addition to any dinner table (or lunchbox).
• Veggie-Packed Quinoa Salad
  This veggie and protein-packed quinoa dish can is the perfect quick weeknight dinner or lunch on-the-go.
• Lentil and Feta Tabbouleh
  With only one pot to clean, this is an easy, healthy, fresh, and flavorful dinner option.
• Fresh Pea and Radish Salad
  This super seasonal salad bursting with fresh flavors is perfect as a Memorial Day barbecue side dish.

Sweet Tooth:

• Berry Patriotic Parfait
  No breakfast is complete without some red, white, and blue. Get a healthy dose of color with this patriotic berry parfait!
• Greek Yogurt Cupcakes
  For a cupcake that’s tasty, sweet, and healthier than most, this may just be your new favorite recipe.
• Banana Ice Cream
  Ice cream made only from frozen bananas? Yes, please!
• S’more Brownies
  Sweeten up by taking s’mores on the go with this awesome (and healthy-ish) recipe.
• Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
  Peanut butter cookies never looked so yummy or tasted so good as in this whole-wheat recipe.

Weekend at the Beach House :)

This place is my second home and it is always filled family, new friends, happiness, and laughter. Never a dull moment :)
I’m not really in the video much because I was always recording and taking pictures, but none the less…here it is :)

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