Summer is by far my favorite season. Long weekends, lazy days at the beach, and poolside relaxation—check…check…and check! But it seems that as you get older, take on more responsibilities, and well, work a full-time 9-to-5 job, those things that you love about summer seem harder to enjoy. I looked at my calendar the other day and couldn’t believe that we are already nearing the end of June—and I have yet to indulge in a beach day. So, in order to get some enjoyment from the summer of 2017, ...
The New Steil
No need to adjust your monitor. Living in Steil has had a makeover! I’ve wanted to spruce up the look of this site for a while, but wasn’t sure where to start or what style I was going for. So I was thrilled when I came across a theme from Bella Creative Studio that seemed to be everything I wanted—sleek, responsive, and well, just beautiful to look at. I immediately emailed Gina, the owner, and we got started. With her customizable Wordpress themes, I could get the exact look that ...
Summer Edition: Splurge or Save
Summer Edition: Splurge or Save by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a travel tote My favorite thing about summer—aside from the nice weather, beach days, and endless supply of iced coffee—is the ease with which I can get ready. From Monday to Friday I grab a dress on the go, but come the weekend I don’t want to waste precious time debating what to wear. Luckily for me, the romper has been my go-to summer staple for, let’s see, about three, maybe four summers now. If I ...
The Weekend Round-Up
This was one of those weekends that left me feeling like I needed a vacation by the time Sunday night rolled around. After various appointments on Saturday and a full day on Sunday (which began at 4:30 am) spent in New York City for a work event, I would like nothing more than to wake up sans alarm. But since today is Monday, that fantasy won't be happening for at least another five days. Here's a recap of my busy (but productive) weekend: {Friday Flowers} {Friday night at The ...