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It happened guys — I joined the coastal grandma trend 😁, even though, unintentionally.

During our time in South Florida, we had quite the wind, and since I mostly packed flowy dresses, I found myself not being able to wear them at times. Luckily, I had packed a pair of linen pants, and this linen coverup (similar here and here, and more linked below) that saved me the last few days when the wind was unrelenting. I packed this hat with me as well but had to give up on it as I had to constantly hold on to it, and hey, I needed my hands free to be able to capture those amazing views, you know?

Here are the five things that are bringing me joy this week:

• The very fresh memories I have of our trip (the views were AMAZING, as seen in the photo above!).

• The fact that we were reunited with some of our family after almost three years, and that we spent two weeks by my beloved ocean.

• Becoming a brand ambassador for Sarah Flint, a female-founded company that focuses on “quality and style that endures and comfort that keeps you moving”! This link will give you $60 off your first purchase — the discount code SARAHFLINT-BABLOOMINGMAGNOLIAS is automatically added to checkout if you use the link above — we’re making it easy for you to get your savings on a brand new pair of comfy, stylish, and quality shoes! (more about this in an upcoming blog post!).

• Fresh fruits! It’s blueberry and cantaloupe season in Florida, and we’re indulging as much as we can over here, especially as the summer heat is starting to settle.

• Short hair! I’m just not someone that enjoys long hair (nor does that look great with my thin strands), so having it cut recently, just in time as the heat and humidity creep up around here is bringing me joy, for sure.

What’s bringing you joy this week?

Find one thing that sets your soul on fire this week!

xo,

Em