{A sunset-hued rose + late afternoon sunlight.}

Editor’s Note: With my upcoming birthday and the semester ending soon, I will be taking a short break to celebrate properly and wrap up the school year. I will be back on June 10th with plenty of new content. x

When I was in high school, our college and career center had a sign that said: “The days are long but the years are short.” At seventeen, I understood what the quote was saying, yet I didn’t get it. But, at thirty-five, I get it.

The days are long: As I get closer to summer vacation, I understand that it will be here before I know it even when it feels a million miles away from me.

And the years are short: Because when I remember high school, I realize it was half my life ago even though it sometimes feels as if it was just yesterday.

With yet another year flying by {how are we already over five months into the new year, or um, rather should I just say year?}, I’m striving to truly savor each day. Because the days are long even if the years go by far too quickly. This weekend I plan to celebrate Mother’s Day by going to brunch with my son, and spending time with all three of my boys. And I’m excited to head to San Francisco to celebrate my birthday next week. I hope you have a great one as well and I’ll see you back here next month! x

{A playful kitten who reminds me everyday that dreams do come true – since being a cat mom was my dream for about three decades before I met him.}

{A summery color combo that gives me tropical vacation vibes: pink blooms + green leaves.}

{The sweetest afternoon drink: a creamy caramel boba tea + crème brûlée foam.}

{The prettiest shades of purple: from lavender to violet.}

{A new, mini fragrance to try out for my birthday. Should my new motto be new age, new signature scent?}

x Paris