weekend

A Dose of Pretty

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{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

A Dose of Pretty

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{My kind of brunch date: al fresco dining to enjoy the pretty weather + a vegan Cauliflower Benedict & a rose London fog tea latte.}

While this week’s photographs actually span the last month, this week was equally as beautiful. The weather truly felt like spring {which began today at 2:01 am PST, and also marks the astrological new year and is national proposal day} with each day alternating between stormy and sunny. I managed to be productive during the day so I had time to do more creative endeavors at night. And while I love trying new restaurants and ordering in takeout, I really loved spending more time in the kitchen making yummy dishes. Cooking, after all, has always been a love language for me, but as an adult, {ahem} laziness + other priorities have sometimes taken over my ability to prioritize it.

This weekend I am excited to have some quality time with my three boys, spring clean my closet, and work on a DIY art project that has been on my list for awhile now. I hope you have a great one as well! x


{Stargazing in the evening to enjoy the 7 planet alignment at the end of February: Venus is just to the left of the bright light, while Mercury is quickly setting below near the trees. Uranus was apparently between the two but not visible to the naked eye.}

{Walking around the San Diego marina with my new favorite drink: coconut lavender lemonade.}

{Enjoying the extra perks of my massage membership by taking a spa shower with all the pretty products for my hair, face, and body.}

{Watching the sunset over the ocean from my hotel room is now my new favorite way to watch the sun rise or set.}

{One of the best ways I spent a recent Monday afternoon: cooking food for a friend’s meal train to help her family after a recent health diagnosis.}

x Paris