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!

x Paris

This week was busy, and by Monday I was already waiting for the weekend. But somehow, I found ways to savor each day. Even when I felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of work on my to-do list or my never-ending inbox {side note: I knew I was an adult when my favorite thing about my birthday was that I refuse to check my email all day}, I found little rituals that made me really happy. From stepping into my garden in the mornings to searching for the stars at night, this week was a gentle reminder that it really is the little things that make the biggest difference in life. And while I loved my time in Ventura last week {as documented in some of the pictures below}, I’m even more excited to stay home, watch movies, and enjoy a good fall cleaning this weekend. Have a great one as well!

x Paris