Author: Paris

A Dose of Pretty

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{A stunning ray of light against the floral blooms.}

As exhaustingly busy as last week was, I made sure that this week was the exact opposite. It felt like a necessary pause that allowed me to do the things I wanted to do {instead of just the things I needed to do} like: read each night, take an afternoon bath, play card games, go for a walk after the first rain of the season, clean up my small, sweet garden + tend to my plants. While I know that everything is going to get a bit busier as we head into the holiday season, it was a nice reminder that almost anything can be dealt with in a few minutes, a few hours, or even the next day. I’m excited to drive down to San Diego tomorrow, explore my old stomping grounds, and enjoy an incredible La Jolla sunset {there is something so magical about them}. And I’m even more excited though for the cozier weather ahead, hopefully filled with even more rainy days, lit candles, and making time for the things we want to do. I hope you have a great weekend as well!

{An interesting shot of Jupiter and the moon.}
{The first raindrops of the season against sweet white roses.}
{Palm trees, city lights, & a glimpse of Jupiter + the moon = the typical southern California night sky.}

x Paris

How-To: Pumpkin Pie Mask & Peel

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Many years ago I purchased this pumpkin enzyme mask and instantly fell in love with my favorite fall ritual: using it along with my weekly bath. It’s such a relaxing ritual that helps me unwind after a particularly long day, difficult workout, or simply before getting dressed up for a holiday party. With the holidays coming up {I still need to pinch myself to realize that Halloween is at the end of this month}, I decided to blend up my own pumpkin pie mask and peel that is food-grade because our skin is our largest organ and absorbs whatever we put on it including chemicals and toxins. With a touch of sugar for exfoliation, the coconut oil helps moisturize my face while the pumpkin puree helps brighten and detox my skin. I’m obsessed with the fact that this mask smells like a pumpkin pie and tastes like one too, and plan to make it anytime I’m craving pumpkin pie minus all the calories.

Ingredients:
2 Ounces Pumpkin Puree
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Pinch Granulated Sugar

How to Make it:
1. Fill your container with the pumpkin puree to determine how much you need.

2. Mix in one tablespoon coconut oil with a pinch of granulated sugar and stir.

3. Use on your face for ten to fifteen minutes once or twice a week and enjoy!

x Paris