the gathering: Declaration Boutique.

Last weekend, Shannon & I spent some time in North Florida. We made the trip up to Jacksonville to surprise my mother at her art opening at the Fairfax Gallery, (the show was awesome, by the way) but because one of Shannon's old college buddies lives in St. Augustine, we decided to make a weekend out of it. For those of you who haven't been there, St. Augustine is one of the most adorable towns in Florida. It's full of beautiful historic architecture, walkable streets, great restaurants, and tons of cute boutiques & shops. I am now officially in love with one shop in particular: Declaration Boutique. Owned by the sweet couple, Steven & Lara Kocerka, Declaration is located on San Marco Ave, a few blocks north of the old Castillo de San Marcos. The space itself is a creative's dream -- full of eclectic furniture, one-of-a-kind pieces, and stacks of beautifully displayed, colorful inventory. Inside, they've curated such an amazing collection of lovelies, that I could hardly contain my giddy glee! Gifts for babies, brides, boys, & beauties (and tons more). It's like your favorite Pinterest board turned into a real-life experience. Below, I've shared a few of my favorite items, pulled from their website. You should check it out and pick your favorites too!