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A Dose of Pretty

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{Springtime roses in my favorite colors: a buttery, lemon yellow with blush pink tips.}

Everyday this week felt like Thursday, so it’s lovely to know it finally is Thursday. Each day felt like a lazy summer afternoon {albeit with cooler weather}. From having an afternoon meditation at the spa just to relax midweek to starting a new tradition of evening walks before dinner, this week was a nice mix of relaxing and productive. I’m excited to celebrate my son’s first star birthday, aka Nakshatra, {a Hindu tradition of celebrating your birthday based on where the moon was at the time of your birth} this weekend, as well as enjoy a deep tissue massage with hot stones on Saturday. And for those of you who celebrate, I wish you a very Happy Easter weekend as well! x

{Homemade sandwiches on freshly baked ciabatta that reminded me of my love for the classic meal.}

{Visiting the crystal grotto at my spa for an afternoon meditation. I love how each direction is connected with one of the elements.}

{A pretty view on our new tradition of evening walks.}

{The two palm stones I was drawn to during my aforementioned afternoon meditation: lapis + {a new to me crystal} hematoid quartz.}

{Lemon blossoms that make the air smell deliciously citrusy + produce the lemons I use for my daily afternoon lemonade now that the weather is getting warmer.}

x Paris

A Dose of Pretty

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{My favorite type of American takeout: a veggie burger + extra truffle fries + a bourbon caramel cake with extra caramel, candied pecans, and vanilla ice cream for dessert.}

And just like that, it’s April. This week moved by at the perfect pace. Fast enough to not feel like the weekend was never going to reach us, and yet slow enough to truly savor each day. From making pizza from scratch and playing card games to spending an afternoon at the nursery to shop for new houseplants, I found the week to be equal parts fun and productive. I’m excited for a relaxing weekend with no plans at all, after a fun day in San Francisco tomorrow. We try to go for a day every couple of months to explore the city, eat at our favorite restaurants, shop at our favorite stores, and walk across the Golden Gate bridge at sunset. I hope you have a great one as well. x

{My new go-to warm weather Starbucks drink {for winter it’s always been a hot chocolate or their caramel apple spice}: an iced London fog + lavender}.

{New springtime orchids to help romanticize my life {as per #4 on my list} this season.}

{My afternoon pick-me-up: peppermint, pistachio, and chocolate macarons.}

{What I’m most excited to see tomorrow night: My favorite stop on our drive home from day trips to San Francisco – Belvedere Island. The view at night is unparalleled.}

{Pink blossoms growing on a tree trunk + late morning light. Fun Fact: The botanical term for flowers growing on a tree trunk instead of new growth {like with this Eastern Redbud tree} is called cauliflory.}

x Paris