Today we have some fun news to share with you c/o one of our fabulous *GOLD* retailers, The Monogram Hut!  Jonathan and Dodie are re-opening the doors of their fantastic monogram & personalization shop starting tomorrow and are celebrating with a weekend full of giveaways and other fun things.  (Including some great things from RIU!)  If you live near the Hattiesburg, MS area be sure to go and check it out! The Monogram Hut used to occupy a space inside the Turtle Creek Mall and after a great opportunity came their way to have a brand new location with a lot of curb attention they acted fast and created their bright and fun new home.  Wishing Jonathan and Dodie a big congratulations on their new space – we know it will be a big hit!

PS – even if you don’t live in The Monogram Hut’s hometown, you can still join in on the fun via the Monogram Hut’s Facebook page.  It looks like they are going to be running some fun giveaways to those near and far!

The fourth weekend is right around the corner!  What better excuse to break out all of your favorite stripes in classic red, white and blue.  Below I compiled some fun pieces that would be perfect for a fourth of july celebration in the sun.  Just add SPF!

Tags: blue, color, fashion, fourth of july, red, white

(image via cupcakes and cashmere)

Summer is here – bring on the fun nail polish!  I am currently loving this tutorial found over at Cupcakes and Cashmere.  All you need is some fun nail polish (think turquoise, orange, hot pink, etc…) and glitter and you are all set!

Happy Friday!!  This weekend marks the official start of the Summer 2011 show season!!  If you are headed to Dallas Market this weekend be sure to catch us in the Diverse Marketing Showroom.

This week wasn’t filled with too many posts – but I plan to greet Monday with my blogging back in full swing.  So until then… Enjoy your weekend!

It’s officially here!!  Summer 2011!  Time to celebrate this hot weather with some cool treats!  (popsicle via pinterest)

Tags: popsicle, summer

{via Pinterest}

Ok so this blog post is about blogging.  Crazy I know!  But hear me out.  Over the weekend I saw this segment and article on CBS news about the rise of blogs and breaking out into the competitive blogosphere.  While there are literally millions of blogs currently out there on the ‘net (including this one!) some people have really found their niche and have been able to turn their blogging into a full time business.  I for one read numerous blogs each day and am a self-proclaimed blog-addict.  One of my current favorite blogs is the wedding inspiration and style blog, Style Me Pretty.  SMP was profiled for the CBS story and was started by it’s founder, Abby Larson as an idea for her to work without having to leave her home.  It started out small (like all blogs do) and has today turned into a business that employs 13 people full time.  Talk about inspiring!  You can watch the full video segment here.

So what are your favorite blogs to follow?  Do you think you could turn a blog into a full-time career?

Tags: blogs, cbs news, style me pretty

… just another!  Today is extra manic because our AC has been on the fritz here at RIU HQ.  We are working to get it fixed – but let’s just say no air conditioning in florida in the summer = no bueno.  No bueno at all!

{cute vintage fan via pinterest}

Catch you all on Tuesday, hopefully in a cooler (literally!) state of mind!

Tags: monday, vintage fan

Yay for friday!  Wishing you all a fabulous weekend.  I plan to spend part of mine at the beach!

{guard tower beach pic via pinterest}

This week we chatted about our love of these hot pink sandals and the return of friendship bracelets.

We announced the arrival of some new goodies in our online shop (and headed to a retailer near you) here.

Here is what we are loving today…

Watching this perfect ballerina bun tutorial over at the beauty department.

These fun summer nail colors via Essie.

Coveting this delicious looking icy treat cookbook.

Catch you all on Monday morning!!

Tags: Beach, wrap it up, wrap up

This just in- A HUGE shipment of RIU goodies now available on our website!  Below is just a peek of what we have that is new.  Hop on over to RIU to see it all!

Now you can follow us on Bloglovin! Click to follow us now!

Tags: city blossom, mocha flower, new, riu, sahara stripe, seein spots

Wow.  In Sicily found via SunSurfer.

Tags: siciliy, wordless wednesday