Brett and I took a little stroll this week by Reeds Lake. I love having unique places to explore and learn about now that we're living in Grand Rapids. I pretty much exhausted all of the fun spots and history that Grand Haven had to offer, so being in a fresh city is really inspiring! Reeds Lake is a little gem on the east side. Lots of benches, overlooks, gardens and fishing decks.
One of my favorite things I learned about Reeds Lake is the late Ramona Park. It was an amusement park from 1897 to 1955. A passenger steamer used to ferry passengers around the lake to different spots. The most popular ride used to be a double wooden roller-coaster called The Jack Rabbit Derby Racer. There was also a theater called the Point Paulo Resort that several Vaudeville stars called "one of their favorite spots" on their theater tours. It was located right on the shore of Reed Lake. It held plays, musicals, silent films, talkies and tons of entertainers like the Marx Brothers and Buster Keaton. Isn't that amazing? I love the history here.
I received this dress from Kyla of Blue Collar Catwalk via the Delightful Dozen. It was so easy to throw on with a matching pair of tights and comfy moccasins. I've been all about easy style lately. I've been on-the-go constantly with being busy at work and working on our new apartment, so it's nice to feel comfortable throughout the day. I'm loving this weather though and I'm really excited to get out more spring dresses and bare legs!
What are you guys up to this weekend? I'm attending a little fashion show in town with a few fellow bloggers tomorrow evening. I'm really excited. Saturday, I want to take a day-trip somewhere with Brett. We really need a complete day off. I think getting out of the house and out of town will help. Everything is in bloom right now, so I'd love to scout out some pretty spring destinations and make a day of it! Enjoy your weekend!
Outfit details:
Tucker for Target dress via Delightful Dozen
Tights via T.J. Maxx
Thrifted belt
Crafty Companion ring c/o ModCloth
51 comments:
you are so gorgeous! i totally love your tights and moccasins!
they look so comfy!
xo kaitlin
kaitgirl
tooo cute outfits and moccasins:)
xoxo Maria :) from MarMarVintage
tooo cute outfits and moccasins:)
xoxo Maria :) from MarMarVintage
Funny story about Reeds Lake...Chris and I had never been there, so we tried to go last Memorial Day - but we are both HORRIBLE with directions, and even though every street in the area is named Reeds Lake Boulevard (I'm hardly exaggerating), we couldn't find the darn lake! Haha! We still joke about that...we're hoping to give it another go soon :) Anyway, these shots are beautiful, and I love that little bit of history! I had never heard about Ramona Park...too awesome.
thejoyfulfox.blogspot.com
oh oh so cute, I need to look into the history around our new neighborhood! <3
Meghan
Perfection! Love the comfy style.
xx
http://daydreamfrenzy.blogspot.com/
such a pretty dress! and the lake is really a beautiful place
Wow, that is some exciting history!
-Lindsey
Et tu, tutu?
Very cute AND comfy! I like knowing about the history of local places too. I'm so excited to take some shoots there this summer; one place that I'm really excited about is Moonshine Church near my house, which has a lot of creepy, but cool history!
Hope that your weekend is awesome, it sounds it! :)
xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
I lOVE those tights! It goes beautifully with that lovely dress!
x Aliya
www.hillsidestory.net
Love the tights with the dress!
i really love the print of your dress and the moccasin goes perfectly with the tights!
The Fashion Cyclist
http://thefashioncyclist.blogspot.com/
love it so much! and the lake is beautiful :)
~niki <3
http://youngandimmortal.blogspot.com/
Love the print on your dress... Reminds me of the cool Isabel Marant jeans I see everywhere. Looks perfect with the colorful tights and gorgeous location!!!<3shelby
www.makemesparkly.com
Love that dress and you look beautiful!
xoxo, Jjanga
www.sayhelloandsmile.blogspot.com
Love the place and your outfit. =)
http://sassychunny.blogspot.com/
That scenery is stunning, and the history behind it is really interesting too! It kind of makes me wish I grew up during that period.
http://thistalkingbird.blogspot.com
So cute! You really pull together your look well, and of course we love the way you style with the Kilty Moc. :)
This outfit is the cutest! I love the color of those tights with the color of the dress.
http://madnessanmusings.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-york-week-in-life.html
how fun to have all new scenery!!! i love your dress!
xo,
steffy
http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com
All that history made me so happy, I'm a real theater nerd so I'm super jealous you have all that on your doorstep!
You look very pretty Tieka! I am excited to see pics of your new place. This warm weather is so motivating :) Have a great weekend!
What a beautiful lake! Just stunning. Your outfit is gorgeous too. :)
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/
I love mocs, tights and dresses... It's kind of like my daily uniform.
Target never ceases to amaze me, that dress is awesome. I love all your nature adventures, they make me wish to go outside when I'm trapped here in this cubicle haha.
aw, have so much fun at the fashion show!
and i definitely agree, i love learning the history of new places. what an amazing place full of magic and laughter!
p.s. that dress is incredible! love!!
xo TJ
what a beautiful dress...and can I say your pictures are stunning!
how do you take them?
I love the look here! Just the right amount of contrast and I love how you picked up some of the minor colors and highlighted them. Gorgeous way to set off your hair, too
so pretty, this place looks amazing and i love the history! this adorable dress and comfy moccasins are perfect together!
I love how simple and comfortable this outfit feels, but it's absolutely wonderful! And the landscape is just as beautiful. Every single one of your blog posts has me wanting to hop a plane of Michigan!
Callie
www.coffeeandcardigans.com
I have that dress too! And those shoes. So comfy. Great combo! :)
-Leah
Superstition Vintage
LOVE your blog! Love the bright tights and moccasins combo. :)
love your dress such a great print! Love your outfit posts you always have such a great selection of scenery!
that outfit is perfection. It goes well with that lovely landscape. I'll have to visit sometime soon. I miss the east !
This dress is so amazing and I love that you paired it with the moccasins. Love love love :)
xo
Lizzie
placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com
that is such a pretty area, and i really love that print on your dress!
Chic on the Cheap
what beautiful photos! love your blog!!!
I love this dress! http://www.etsy.com/listing/93194763/vintage-inspired-bridesmaid-dress-flower
That dress is beautiful! And what a great setting, your lucky to live so close to nice places like that, sadly there isnt really that much interesting in Cardiff, gets very samey!
Daisy Dayz
Cross-Jones-Photography
beautiful photos! you did it again!
What a gorgeous outfit! Great colours... that dress really does look very comfy.
Nice place to take some photos as well :)
Very pretty! I hope you get to have your day off today :)
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Tieka, this is such a lovely dress that you swapped with Kyla. Plus, my goodness - your styling of it is fab-u-lous!! I love that you paired it with your moccasins & coloured tights, adorable!
And this spot you found, wow, that's truly some amazing history! Enjoy your evening, lovely lady! xo veronika
Love this dress! The pics are amazing.
creamyclothes.blogspot.com
I love the stories behind where you take your pictures! This spot is beautiful. Love the outfit, too - the print on that dress is amazing!
Oo, I hope you had fun looking for pretty spring destinations! And I really hope your spring items I borrowed arrived home safe and sound ;)
I love this look! From the adorable dress to the moccasins - You look great!
xx
justyn
thoughtsbyapetitebrunette.com
Yay! Looks good on ya, lady!
Chiffon skirt coral skirt spring skirt!
It's wonderful!
this outfit is adorable, I love the dress.
-Chloe
2floralfinches.blogspot.com
Although I am not from your area, I enjoy hearing about your love for the little hidden jems found around. Reminds me of one of the many reasons why I love exploring my own city- each time you think you have seen everything- you come across one more spot that fill you with wonder.
Great blog and giveaway- I would love the camel chiffon skirt. Keep up the inspiration.
terilyno@hotmail.com
Nice dress! I like pattern on this dress
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