Last day of the series with Beth and Kristy from My Design Chic

I wanted to thank all of the fabulous ladies who collaborated in Staycation in Style series and my fantastic readers for supporting it.  I hope we have accomplished our goal of bringing everyone suggestions as to how to spend the best time in your own skin and in your own town.  Today is the last day of the series and I couldn’t think of a better way of ending it with Beth and Kristy from My Design Chic.  The mother and daughter’s great eye and taste comes across in their beautiful blog which is a must to visit.   I’m up for all of their great ideas.  Who doesn’t need a relaxed weekend or some extra  sleep?

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Summer is the perfect time to get away from everything and take a break from your normal routine, but, sometimes, between packing, flying, stopping the mail, finding someone to feed the cat… Shew! Getting away can feel less like vacation and more like, well, work. That’s why we think that, every now and again, finding a way to relax and recharge in your own home can be an even better way to truly unwind. What’s the best start to our perfect staycation? Why, sleeping late, of course — it’s guilt free! Sleep hours, like chocolate calories, simply do not count while on vacation.

Perhaps the loveliest transition from sleeping to waking is a piping cup of tea, in your pajamas, overlooking the most beautiful view in your home. If we felt so inclined, this would be a prime time to catch up on some long overdue journaling.

The last thing some people want to do on their vacation is work out, but yoga makes us feel so refreshed we don’t even think of it as exercise. Deep, quieting breaths, a few sun salutations and meditating on all the things for which we are thankful really put us in that vacation state of mind.

Or, better yet, recapturing our childhood with some time in a swing.

No vacation would be complete without some time on the courts. Adrenaline pumping, fresh air and good friends. Does life get any better?
We would like to thank Julie so very much for choosing us as guest bloggers while she’s away relaxing.  However you choose to unwind, we hope the rest of your summer holds many moments of restful bliss! Best, Beth and Kristy

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16 thoughts on “Last day of the series with Beth and Kristy from My Design Chic”

  1. classiq

    What a beautiful post! The swing, that's an idea I can't wait to try soon. And I also love playing tennis on a regular basis. 🙂
    Ada

  2. Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    Oh, you guys rock wherever you go! 🙂

    Look at this inspiring post! So perfect!

    To be honest, all I need lately is a vacation. This inspired me even more.

    Have a wonderful day!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

  4. Jenna @ Sequined Sunsets

    I found your blog via Design Chic and love it.

    I love the idea of a "staycation!" I live in Northern Michigan and our rule is "no traveling during the summer." We staycation all the time to enjoy the beaches, water, and boating.

    new follower,
    Jenna

  5. under spanish moss

    Great ideas! We just took a trip to the beach and truthfully did not relax. We took lots of work with us, had to grocery shop, clean the condo, wash endless loads of beach towels and worry about all the pets and things we left pending at home. Our cell phones rang non-stop. I think that hiding out at home for a few days and just sleeping in and having coffee while listening to the fountain would be dreamy. How can we get rid of the cell phones for a few days? Great post!
    Angela and Renee

  6. Splendid Willow

    That is my way of living right now – being lazy and playful, doing (hot) yoga and running along the lake!

    Beautiful images, as always Beth and Kristy!

    Hugs to you both and to Julie!

    Mon

  7. Stacey

    Great post Beth and Kristy! I'm definitely doing most of what you spoke about in the post(especially sipping tea in my pajamas:-)). Great feature Julie. XX

  8. PriscilaPetersDecor

    Great post.
    Sometimes we forget to take a moment to ourselves and we wait for vacation to be able to relax. But, we can always take a little "trip" reading a book in the backyard or drinking tea in the porch….

  9. The enchanted home

    Love this idea…..if you do it right staying home can be every bit as relaxing as going away and frankly sometimes more so! I have actually been on vacations where I couldnt wait to get home, and when I did then I felt relaxed..crazy? Yes, it is but there are times when staying home can be fabulous and NO vacation could compete. Of course Paris, Napa and Italy are all exempt from this statement.:)

  12. The Buzz Blog

    Now that it's summer, I take my coffee out to the terrace each day and relish the peace and quiet and the birds chirping – a mini vacation every day!
    xxoo
    Carolyn

  13. designchic

    Thank you for having us guest post on your beautiful blog, Julie – hope you are having a fabulous vacation!!

  16. Style Maniac

    I just returned from vacation and calculated it took me 7 days to get ready (shopping, packing, arranging for house and plant care, getting work done) and 7 days to "recover" (email, laundry, catching up on work) from my 7 day vacation — so 2 days work for every one spent away. A Staycation sounds far more efficient!

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