{Come on, Get Happy} The Weekend Edition!

Hi Friends!

It's the weekly Come on, Get Happy list - this one is the 'weekend edition' - a mixture of weekend plans, recipes I want to try... and all the fun stuff I plan on doing!

Early this past week, I made sure to get to iTunes to purchase the eagerly awaited Photo App A Beautiful Mess released by Elsie and Emma over at the very popular Blog A Beautiful Mess.  All I can say is that I have playing around with pictures ever since.  The App is 99 cents and comes with a certain amount of fun borders, doodles, phrases and filters to play around with...you can also purchase more.  I have found that the basic package is a good one,  (though I added on all of the extras) and am just loving the handwriting that you can use, which clearly is Elsie's handwriting that is used all over their Blog.  If you have not purchased it yet, buy it!  Especially if you are a Blogger.  An example of one of my creations:

I have been craving banana pancakes all week, and looked up the recipe yesterday and stumbled across this amaze recipe for banana fritters - it looks divine and I am hoping to make them either for breakfast or try for desert when I have friends over.  If you have left over bananas that are over-ripe and you do not know what to do with them, consider trying this fab recipe.

yummy banana fritters courtesy of

Definitely craving a frozen margarita this weekend.  This one is with watermelon, yum.

Going to check out some lovely pottery and crafts at this fabulous store in Ocho Rios.  Make sure you stop by when you visit, as they ship will ship purchases internationally.

Heart Vase Via

I also plan to head over to the wonderfully relaxing Red Lane Spa at Sandals Royal Plantation for a pampering facial.  

If you read my post on Wednesday, then you would have seen some amazing Exclusive Offers happening this Summer in Jamaica...there is also some fab specials at Geejam Hotel in magical Port Antonio right here.  Stay tuned for another post in the segment 'Exclusive Offers for the Summer Season in Jamaica.'

Wishing you all a very happy weekend...with lots of laughter and joy, and most of all...relaxing! Signing off with another creation from Elsie and Emma's new App:

What are your weekend plans?

Exclusive Offers for Summer in Jamaica!

Hi Friends!

I thought I would share with you some new and on-going Summer Exclusive Offers for three fab hotels I just love and have written about time and time again on the Blog - we are now in official Summer Season in Jamaica, this means that the rates have decreased up to 40% from Winter rates, plus there are also Exclusive offers at these hotels as well.  

This is the first in a series of "Exclusive Offers" and I will commence with these three hotels below.

Let's begin with the sophisticated and chic Round Hill Hotel in Montego Bay:

One Love at Round Hill

 - Book a minimum stay of three (3) nights and receive:

 - Breakfast daily (breakfast in bed on first day)
 - One (1) 50 minute couples massage at the Spa
 - Welcome platter of chocolate covered fruits
 - A Private round trip transfer to and from airport

This offer is valid from now to December 17th, 2013.    Blackout dates apply - please see website for details.

Rates start at $409.00 per couple per night.

Round Hill 60th Anniversary Special

 - Fourth Night free
 - Daily resort credit of $60.00
 - One (1) 50 minute Spa Treatment for $60.00

Travel also valid from now to December 17th, 2013 - blackout dates apply.  Rates start at $379.00 per night.


Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios

Free Nights this Summer!

 - Enjoy free nights and bar / dining credits for $90.00 - $450.00 this Summer if you book a minimum of three (3) nights effective from now to December 19th, 2013.

 - The longer you stay, the more credit you will receive!

 - Stay four (4) nights for the price of three (3) - save 25%
 - Stay Seven (7) nights for the price of five (5) - save almost 30%
 - Stay fourteen (14) nights for the price of ten (10) - save almost 30%
 - Blackout dates apply

**See website for details, other offers and how to book!**


The GoldenEye Hotel and Resort

Exclusive Offers:

 - Live Another Day:

 - If you book before June 22nd, you will receive free nights at no extra cost!
 - Travel valid from now to October 31st, 2013.  See all details on the website above!

 - For Your Eyes Only:

 - Book seven nights and receive:

 - A private and fabulous gourmet four course meal for two, which includes a bottle of wine and a cocktail each.

 - A fab picnic at Firefly

 - The awesome "90 Minutes of Bliss Couples Massage" in your room

 - A guided Kayaking Excursion

 - Cocktails at Sunset on "The GoldenEye" - the glass bottom boat

 - Also includes a comp full breakfast, a daily delish signature cocktail and a bottle of Blackwell rum.

**Please note that blackout dates apply! - See this Exclusive Page for more offers, including the Two Post Outpost Package - a combo stay of Goldeneye and Strawberry Hill!**

The next in the Series will be a mix of a few boutique hotels in Negril!

{Fab Inspiration} Summer Styling in Jamaica!

This Summer is all about the fab places to go, and the even more fabulous styles that match the "vibe" of these four beautiful hotels below. The hotels I have picked are some of my very faves in Jamaica.

Here is a "A Look" for Lunch with friends at the always chic and sophisticated Round Hill Hotel in Montego Bay (if you have never heard of this hotel, have a look at the website - it is the epitome of old world glamour mixed in with modern touches:)

Via

Neutral Summer Day in Jamaica! by jtribley featuring cocktail rings


Another Resort Wear look for meeting up with peeps at the elegant and very fabulous Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios for sunset martini's on a Friday and this ensemble matches the decor of the elegant entrance of the hotel:

Via

Resort Wear - Day / Jamaica by jtribley featuring h&m dresses


'The Look' for hanging out on the beach at the ultra chic Goldeneye Resort - very 'James Bond', with a white bikini, fedora hat, and gold accessories to take it up a fashion level:

The Chic Goldeneye Resort's fabulous white sand beach


 We can always pretend to be Ursula Andress in Dr. No (circa 1962) and chill on the white sand beach (or find a few shells) at The Goldeneye Resort...where Ian Fleming wrote many of the James Bond books. This is the perfect ensemble for our Honey Ryder day and not without our perfect martini, shaken - not stirred of course!

Via

Shaken not stirred on the Beach at Goldeneye by jtribley featuring a straw fedora



Finally....my Negril look - the Bohemian, eclectic (but still chic) look - this ensemble below would be great for a day out at Rockhouse Hotel in Negril.  The exotic and romantic location + Bohemian decor = subtle luxury.

Via

Rockhouse Hotel Bohemian by jtribley featuring beach dresses

Do you have any specific "Summer Styling" looks for this Summer Season?  Would love to hear about them!

Today is Monday - that means...it is all about the best Bloglovin' link up party for the Bloggers reading this post!  If you would like to link up your Monday post to Rachel's I Love Bloglovin' link up - please click right here:

Get The Great Gatsby Style at ModCloth!

Dear Friends,

Happy Friday to you! Did you all know the much anticipated film, The Great Gatsby is being released today?  I am super excited and therefore thought it fitting to share some fab 1920's fashion from one of my fave store's ever, ModCloth.

Full of glitz, glamour, ornate details, and a true style all its own - what girl wouldn't want "The Great Gatsby" look? Whether you are looking to enjoy a casual Gatsby themed garden party or don your most glamorous look at a fabulous cocktail evening, there are plenty of ways with ModCloth to add a flapper-esque flair to any look this spring/summer. 

• Details, details, details. Epaulets, pearls, rhinestones, and sequins were highly used during this time period to add glitz to an evening outfit.
• Slender silhouettes. While you could still see a full skirt, long hemline, and high neck, the robe de style dress featuring a drop waist and straight cut was the most popular style. 
• Haute headpieces. To top off the entire look, add a whimsical & decadent headpiece from ModCloth. You can even DIY a fabulous headband with ribbon, feathers, and gemstones!

Here is another fab bonus ModCloth offers everyone: The ModStylists team can put together a look-book specifically for you! You can visit the ModStylists here: 

ModCloth ModStylists

Check out some Great Gatsby Fashion right here:

1920's Great Gatsby Fashion at ModCloth

Here are my personal Fave "Great Gatsby" looks:

Cinema Staycation Dress

Crystal Ballroom Necklace

The Pearl I Love Headband

For more Great Gatsby Looks - Check it out right here and happy styling this weekend and this Summer (I am def planning a Great Gatsby themed party this year for sure...who is joining me here in Jamaica?)

Also...Check out some tips for getting the Great Gatsby Makeup Look!

make-up, Gatsby style by sherbetfountain featuring mac cosmetics foundation

Feature - Little Letters (A Link up!)

Hi Friends!

It's the regular feature (and link up!) called Little Letters - the brainchild of lovely Blogger Emily over at The Freckled Fox - if you would like to participate head over to her Blog and add your Little Letters into the Linky - remember to also add the button at the end or beginning of the post!

Dear Beaches in beautiful Port Antonio - I haven't been to visit  for awhile...but I am almost there, and cannot wait to spend a day or weekend swimming and chilling (pictured above.)

Dear Amazing Bloggers whom I sponsor - there is a reason why I sponsor your fab blogs, and you really have created a beautiful and inspirational space on the worldwide web that you should be proud of!

Dear Shops of Lincoln Avenue in South Beach - don't worry, I will be back very, very soon - it's been awhile and I am really missing the shops/vibe and cafe's...

Dear Jamaica Tourist Board - you really do a fabulous job getting Jamaica's name out there with the unique and high quality TV and magazine ads you put out there - kudos!

Dear you know who you are - I am laughing now thinking of the fact that what I thought was my imagination all along, was not. You showed me you who really are. Wishing you well in your eagerly awaited position.

Dear Future - I cannot wait to get all the things I have on my list done...the book writing is coming along nicely, and the goals - I am confident knowing that soon, soon it will all come together beautifully as the doors continue to open.
Dear lovely cousin - it was fab to see you, and I am so proud of your accomplishments in the film world - "big up" to you with all the amazing things you do.  Good luck on the commercial I know it is going to be a super success!

Dear supporters and readers of my Blog - a big thank you as usual - you are the best and I appreciate all your feedback, comments and emails!

Now it is your turn to link up - remember to visit Emily's Blog at The Freckled Fox to enter the Linky if you are a Blogger and would like to participate!