June 11, 2025 Fashion

The Enduring Allure of the Classic Canvas Tote

Move over designer logos—this summer, the understated canvas tote is quietly taking center stage as the must-have ‘It’ bag of 2025.

canvas boat tote.
image from one of my favorite Instagram accounts to follow: @ironicboatandtote

Canvas tote bags have come a long way from their humble beginnings.

Originally designed to haul ice blocks from car to freezer.

These totes were made from heavy-duty canvas to withstand weight and moisture.

Over time, its sturdy construction and utilitarian charm made it a favorite beyond the ice house—used by boaters, beach goers, and eventually fashion lovers.

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June 9, 2025 Finds

Dorm Room Decor and Essentials For College

Back by popular demand – all the dorm room decor and essentials your college student will need!
It might seem a little early, but now is the best time to tackle this list of dorm room and college living essentials.
For a number of reasons, you’ll want to tackle this project sooner than later, but right now about 90% of these items are currently on sale.

Door room decor and essentials for college.

Dorm life has come a long way from the plastic milk crates and wipe off memo boards that I remember from my own college life experience.

Although, I will say, most dorm rooms are still the same small spaces I remember.

I first posted this round up of door room decor, essentials and school supplies several years ago!

Before I even had kids in college, the original round up was done with the help of our former babysitter.

Now that I have my own college students, I’ve updated this post dramatically!

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June 4, 2025 Fashion

The Best Sandals For Spring and Summer: 7 Cute Options

Shopping for my one of my favorite things today – sandals for spring and summer!

gold strappy sandal.

 Gold Flat Strappy Sandals: USE CODE SUE10 for ten percent off

 

women’s sandals for spring and summer

With warm weather and sunny days just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about some new summer shoes.

Plus, it’s always just fun to see what spring shoe trends are in vogue each year.

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