This was the view from our room. Amazing, right?! Sadly it wasn't the best weather for the beach so we didn't spend much time on it apart from our morning walks and one afternoon. But it was still nice to look at and fall asleep to the sound of the waves.

Sweater: Max Studio (gift), Patchwork Blouse: Saint Laurent (eBay), Jeans: J Brand 'high rise Maria' (Gilt), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi)

On Wednesday we decided to explore Downtown Wilmington. It's a really fun area and luckily we had perfect weather for walking outside! I actually had to unbutton some of the back buttons on my sweater to get a breeze. We walked along the water and then had lunch at Elijah's where I had DELICIOUS BBQ Shrimp, so good! After that we meandered around the shops where I, miraculously, didn't make any purchases! I did get some fudge at Kilwin's, but my mom paid for it - score!

Sweater: Club Monaco c/o Clinton Crossing, Jeans: Frame 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Flats: Chanel (eBay), Bag: Emm Kuo (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika' (Ditto)

This wall at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk was just asking to be the backdrop for some outfit photos! We took a super quick walk on the boardwalk after having lunch at Havanas, so delicious!  After that I had to do some work in my uncle's van while everyone else did some shopping! Thank goodness for my iPhone's mobile hotspot so I could work on the go!

Sweater: Max Studio, Top: Michael Kors (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: J Brand 'high rise Maria' (Gilt), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi), Bag: Emm Kuo (Roundabout Resale), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika' (Ditto)

Even though it was cold (and windy!) in North Carolina we made some time to walk on the beaches, even if we were bundled up! (I put my shoes on for the outfit photos) On this day we visited a different beach and then had dinner at my aunt's house followed by old family photos and some REALLY old slides of my Dad's family from the 50s/60s.

Sweater: Max Studio (gift), Crop Top: Zara, Jeans: J Brand 'high rise Maria' (Gilt), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi), Bag: Emm Kuo (Roundabout Resale)

Last week I took a half vacation to North Carolina with my family. I went with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousin to visit family who moved down there a few years ago. I say half vacation because I was working during the trip. I've been taking so many vacations the past couple years that sometimes I have to be responsible and work while I'm away.  But it's always nice to have a change of scenery and get to take a few hours during the day for fun activities! That's what I love about being self-employed, no office means I can work from anywhere!

We stayed on Carolina Beach in Wilmington and this pier was steps outside where we were staying. We had a beautiful view of the ocean right outside our room so while it was cold and windy we could still enjoy the beach from the comfort of our rooms!

Jacket: Cloth + Stone (Marshalls), Top: Zara, Jeans: Frame 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athanasia' (Moda Operandi), Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika' (Ditto)