I hope you all are having a great week!
We got to Grand Cayman on Saturday and I’ve been spending my days being blissfully lazy.  I always think I’ll have tons of time for blogging and get so much done, and then I arrive, and more important things take precedent: like staring mindlessly at the ocean.  And the occasional reading of a book.  Or applying another layer of sunscreen.  Ya know…. no time for the laptop!
But I’m keeping up on instagram so find me over there, and I am trying to save some time for blogging!

Before we left on our trip, Kip and I exchanged our Christmas presents.  We don’t really do Christmas presents since vacation is always the gift, but he surprised me this year with the sweetest (and most necessary) gift.
A new wallet.
Last year when we came to the beach, I didn’t want to have my gigantic heavy Marc Jacobs wallet, so I took my Baggu bag and used the little pocket the bag folds up into as a makeshift wallet that I could throw into my purse or beach bag.
Welp…….
Guess who just kept using it? For the past YEAR?!
I looked ridiculous everyday.  But I loved not having my big heavy wallet, and whenever I looked for a new one I never could find one I liked enough to buy.
Well….. I’d like to say it’s sweet that my husband noticed.  And it is.   But really it just makes it even more embarrassing that my husband noticed because he notices NOTHING. So that’s how bad it was.
But hey – I got two cute new wallets out of it!  I was so excited.
(Oh…. and I got him the Car Vacuum I saw on Natalie’s blog for his one true love, his F-150. And a few little stocking stuffers.  Because he is impossible.  So I think I did pretty well this year.)

Anyways, I love the quilted wallet to hold ALL my stuff – because I’m one of “those people” that always has too much in their wallet. And then I love the little card case for when I am carrying a small clutch and only really want my ID and credit and debit cards.

// TORY BURCH QUILTED WALLET , on sale! // SIMILAR CARD CASE // 

a few other Tory Burch wallet favorites :

And in the spirit of my new favorite blush accessory,
I rounded up some other pink hued favorite gift ideas!

Pink Madewell Slippers 
Slippers are a great gift for anyone (and if you’re like me, it’s definitely time for a new pair every Christmas!) I love that this pair and the Pink Ugg Slippers look like house shoes.  The Madewell slippers are under $30, too!
Earbuds
A great little stocking stuffer.
Pom Hat 
I got this cute hat during the Thanksgiving sales and am in love.  It’s so soft and cozy, and so cute!
Cashmere Scarf 
Who wouldn’t love a cashmere scarf? This comes in TONS of colors, and these are especially amazing to double as a blanket on flights.  Such a luxurious gift, but at such a great price for cashmere.
Earrings 
These earrings come in a million colors and are the perfect way to dress up or add color to any outfit.
Tory Burch Flats 
Ballet flats are a closet staple for any woman at any age.
Yeti Wine Cup
Hi, My name is Taylor and I have an addiction to Yeti.
Travel Jewelry Case 
I think a travel jewelry case is something everyone should have!
Barefoot Dreams Throw 
The softest blankets ever.
Madewell Cardigan 
A cozy wrap to get you through the winter months, also in tons of colors.
Longchamp Bag 
A great everyday option.
Self Cleaning Water Bottle 
I am kind of obsessed with the idea of this?! I go through so many water bottles and love the idea of using a light to sanitize and keep it clean.