Howdy Y'all

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Just stoppin' by to give you a little bloggie heads up 7up!

I'm sure you all know by now that blogging makes me OH so happy and if I could I would write up quickity split posts daily, but it dawned on me that once school starts again I won't have time to post as much. Don't fret! There may be fewer posts but you betcha bottom dollar they will be chalk full of the good stuff.

I've gotta admit, taking Insta breaks and bloggie breaks will be uber difficult but I'll give y'all a little heads up 7up before this happens so it's not shocking when I go M.I.A. for a week or so.

Since I'll be moving to Tampa come August, I'm going to be focusing on friends and family at the moment since I wont be seeing them as often as I would like. It kinda sorta just hit me that my day to day routine is about to make a HUGE change and I won't have my fave familiar faces by my side. When this realization hits, it hits HARD my friends. I'd be lying if I said I didn't freak out at first but I know the future is bright and life has a way of working things out for the better.

This gal is ready for new adventures!

Xo Steph

Weekly "What's Up!"

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• In less than a month, my blog has already gotten well over 1,000 views! I am jumping for joy friends. I am so thankful for each and every one of you! Blogging has become such a great creative outlet for me as well as a new place for me to meet my precious bloggie besties. It's also helped me become a better writer and make business connections. Blogging is an all around win m'dears. Do what makes your heart happy each and every day. :)

• I made the CUTEST new template for my blog on photoshop the other day, but for some reason I can't upload it on Blogger juuuuust quite yet. I'm experiencing a few technical difficulties but when I solve the mystery, A Sprinkle Of Steph will look 10x's more wonderful! Yippee!

• I started buying things for my dorm room. Eeep! In my spare time I find myself wandering into West Elm, Anthropologie, The Container Store, etc. and finding an abundance of adorable knick knacks and bedding goods that this gal just can't seem to pass up. I am just itching to decorate my dorm ASAP.

• Today I am finalizing my trip to LONDON this summer! Words can't describe how stoked I am for this vacay. This will be my first trip to the UK and so far we have a list chalk full of itinerary but if you have any recommendations of places you think I should visit please share! I want to see as much as I can within the short little week I'm there. :)

What's new with you?

Xo Steph

Story People

Every morning when I wake up bright and early at about 6:30 or so, the first thing I do (and I'm sure lots of you do this too) is check my phone for messages, notifications, emails, etc., but out of all these things my favorite thing to wake up to is a sweet little email from the crew at Story People. Every morning they send you an email with a different short story and illustration that really get you thinkin'. Each story is clever and totes adorbs.

D'awwwww!

....invite the day in!

...can I get an amen??

...the last one gets me every time

I can't get enough of these stories! To get these daily emails all you gotta do is go to Story People's website and sign your email up. It's like receiving little bits of happy every day (and it's free too) winner winner chicken dinner! What gets you motivated in the mornings? (If your answer is my blog, you rock!)

Toodles!

Steph

Darling Decor

A few decor essentials and bodacious baubles

• Some fresh blooms can change any room
• Coral Beaded Tassle Earrings S'trendy, s'cute
• Gold Zebra Tray to display your trendy trinkets
• Kate Spade Bow USB Drive (put a bow on it!)
• Vintage Clock - lovin' the hot pink and black color combo
• Diptyque Candle smells like a bouquet of roses
• Henri Bendel Deco Strap Bracelet bling bling ca-ching ca-ching!

Attention Shoppers!

I just discovered THE CUTEST activewear brand that's launching this summer! If you love wearing bright colors and happy prints when you work out then Devon Maryn is the brand for you sistah! Take a peek at their instagram (@devonmaryn) and you can see the adorable clothes she has so far. My current favorites are the seahorse print and lobster print shorts and leggings. I can't wait for them to start selling their products and see what else they come up with! Here's a quick look at a few Devon Maryn products:

For more info: http://www.devonmaryn.com/

Xo Steph

Thankful Friday

I'm thankful for these gorgeous blooms

... My sister's snaps! Today she's spoiling me with these yummy sweets 

... The cutest random texts from the sweetest friend

...lunch dates with friends that include the BEST french onion soup ever

...my crazy fam outings! 

... My pen pals who keep me grinning from ear to ear

... Playing "I Spy" in the car. What are the odds of driving behind two neon green cars?

And I am oh so grateful for lots more to come! This weekend is going to be chalk full of happy events. 

What are you grateful for this week? 

Xo Steph

Summer Style

Summer is almost here, yippee!! Time to get your vacay on

• Straw Fedora the striped ribbon gives this hat a snazzy touch
• Loren Hope Alex Cuff In Neon Orange add some bright colors to your summer stack
• ASOS Woven Shopper Bag With Beads And Pom Poms no 'fit is complete without tassles or pom poms in my opinion!
• J.Crew Camden Embellished Leather Sandals go from casual to fancy schmancy with these bejeweled beauts
• 36 Hours in Latin America & The Carribean this book is chalk full of insightful itineraries 
• Prince Marysia Swimsuit the scallop detail is too adorbs to pass up!

XO Steph

This For That

THIS FOR THAT

Every girl needs a simple pair of comfy wedges in their wardrobe. These wedges are perfect for almost any occasion, whether it be brunch with your gal pals or a dressy/casual party. I was eyeing the J.Crew wedges but I refused to pay top dollar for these babies, so when I walked into Target I was pleasantly surprised. I bought the Target wedges and actually scored them on clearance for $15. Hooray! I bought these in the natural color and I've been wearing them all over the place ever since. Unfortunately this picture does not do the Target wedges any justice. I promise they look 100000x's better in person! 

Happy shopping friends!

Xo Steph

Put A Little Prep In Your Step

Yesterday a good friend of mine reached out to me and asked me to do a blog post on how to dress preppy on a highschool/college student budget. She specifically wanted to know what stores she could find clothing for sorority recruitment. Knowing she was going to 'Bama this fall, I immediately got down to business finding the cutest stores with the best deals. Sororities are uber competitive and I think we can all agree J.Crew, Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines can get a tad bit pricey, so here's a list of preppy stores worth taking a peek at.

(Click on any store below to visit the website)

• Francesca's
• UOI
• Lulu's
• Sabo Skirt
• Tobi
• Dainty Hooligan
• The Mint Julep Boutique
• Hope's
• The Red Dress Boutique
• Lotus Boutique
• Ella Bleu
• The Rage

Happy Shopping everyone!

Xo Steph

Gal Pals: Tampa Edition

Hooray! It's Friday! This week has been nothing but good to me,

 so let the "Who I Am Thankful For" list commence!

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My Tampa Gal Pals (who bring me oodles of joy)

HANNAH

I recently met Hannah on Instagram when I realized she was going to the same college as me. 

We became besties right away. She is the sweetest gal you'll ever meet and her snapchats make 

me giggle uncontrollably. Not to make anyone jelly but we are already planning a trip to Cape Cod!

 What's not to love about Han? Catch a glimpse of Hannah here

EMILY

I met Emily through Hannah one day through a whole bunch of coinkydinks. 

It turned out Em and I had a lot of the same pen pals and knew some of the same people. 

We share a similar style and love a lot of the same things. She has already become like a big

sister to me. I can't wait for us to have plenty of Tampa adventures when I move there this August!

Want to know more about the fabulous Miss Em? Get a pinch of Em here

DANIELLE

Hannah and I met Danielle through Emily and we started a group chat right away. 

Danielle is super sweet with a cheery personality that can make anyone happy. 

We are already planning lots of sleepovers, blog posts and parties we will have this coming year.

She's uber talented and she's a local celebrity with the humblest heart!

Want to see Dan's wonderful self? Click here for a dash of Dan

CHLOE

I actually just met Chloe a few weeks ago, but we have already become super close.

She is one of Danielle's good friends too! Chloe is an amazingly talented singer with such a

charismatic personality. We both share a strong love for snail mail and all things Kate Spade!

Watch out world because this gal is going to be the winner on The Voice one day!

TAYLOR 

I met Taylor through my college's Facebook page while I was looking for a roommate.

My first roommate decided to go to a closer school to home and Taylor was so understanding. 

We talk about everything now and we even have the same cars. Hashtag twinning!

It's safe to say our dorm will be pretty exceptional and stay tuned for posts we will work on about

decorating and organizing your dorm!

How blessed am I to know such wonderful people? What are you thankful for this week?

Ta Ta for now!

- Steph