A Dose of Pretty | a dose of pretty

{Wild California poppies that made our late afternoon walk just a smidge prettier.}

And just like that, it’s May! This week was a special one. We celebrated my son’s first birthday {and infant graduation} with pizza, presents, and cake + reminiscing over the fact that it’s been a year since his birth, which was such a beautiful experience. Plus, we got the chance to wrap up his birth month and begin mine. This weekend I’m excited to relax at home, continue celebrating my sweet toddler, and finalize some of my birthday plans {aka, yummy food, sparkly jewels, and celebrating with my boys}. I hope you have a great one as well! x

{The cutest mini pies that serve as the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or post-dinner treat: strawberry rhubarb + apple crumble.}

{Strikingly beautiful magenta pink roses in the late afternoon light.}

{Raindrops on our sweet orange tree.}

{A beautiful blend of my two favorite colors: pink and yellow.}

{The most vivid orchid hues at the nursery: cotton candy pink and blue + violet and ice blue blooms.}

x Paris

{My current dessert of choice: chocolate covered strawberries.}

This week felt like summer. The days were warm and sunny, making me excited for summer vacation to finally get here. While we’re still over a month out til then, I’m excited to savor the last bits of spring, including celebrating both my birthday as well as my son’s. It was a lovely reminder, however, to start making plans for the next season. After all, I love having things to look forward to. And while I don’t have plans for a big international vacation or tropical destination this year, I am excited for lazy afternoons with girly classics on in the background {e.g.: Legally Blonde, Mean Girls, Miss Congeniality, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, etc.}, curling up with a good book in the early evenings, taking fun day trips to some of our favorite places on a random weekday, and spending more time in the kitchen making treats for my family. I hope you have a great weekend and some fun summer plans you’re looking forward too as well. x

{Blush pink + amethyst-hued irises.}

{Matching boba teas with the sweetest motto – to enjoy life one teaspoon at a time.}

{Backyard blooms: oversized white peonies that just blossomed and smell incredible.}

{Signs of Spring: homemade iced chai on a warm afternoon.}

{The prettiest lavender pathway on an evening walk this week.}

x Paris