Lovely + lust-worthy: Altair tent

If I had one wish and $9,000 to spend on outdoor gear this summer, I think I'd have to blow it all on this stunning outdoor tent currently at Anthropologie. With a whimsical look that's part carnival and part Arabian Knights, it would make even your own backyard feel like an exotic vacation. At current real estate prices, it actually turns out to be quite a bargain for your very own summer cottage.

 

This billowy white tent holds a special surprise - a warm tangerine interior, adorned with embroidered gold stars.

{Photo: Anthropologie}

The Grace Hotel, Santorini, Greece

While the warmer months always bring a more relaxed vibe, the sometimes hectic pace of my current schedule has left me feeling a little frantic at times. I've found myself daydreaming about stealing away to an idyllic summer paradise to soak up the sun and watch the world float by. The Grace Hotel in Santorini boasts the most breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Bright azure blue envelopes you as both sea and sky flow seamlessly into each other. Accented only in crisp white, the feeling is one of being up among the clouds. 

Love the little pops of pink!

Wishing you all a happy, relaxing weekend!

{Photos: The Grace Hotel, Santorini}