this week's favorites...

Most people would never guess that my favorite color is actually blue, most of my friends just assume pink. So I'll send you on your way with a few colorful images for the weekend. Wishing you blue skies and a wonderful weekend.

  

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Weekend Wrap Up...

keeping the house cool so I can lounge around in my

new favorite soft joie sweater that was 75% off.

gardening basics and midi ring obsessions. 

weekends start with avocado for breakfast.

the world's first cactarium here in palm springs.

spending friday mornings at the local desert

botanical garden.

The Moorten Estate since 1938 in Palm Springs.

had to catch up on the latest news with Emily's 

feature in the L.A. Times.

very important nuptials were announced and i'll be

a part of this special ceremony and I can't wait.

(images via instagram)

Saturday Happy

I've decided to create a new regular posting each Saturday morning, so hear me out and tell me your thoughts. Are you ready for it, I want to know what is making you happy each week; it can be something grandiose like getting a promotion at work, hearing your friend perform with her A Capella group or something as small as your bath time ritual to a new pair of shoes; the point is keeping your mindset in positive state!  I've become a disciple of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour and I'm completely obsessed! I can't tell you how much I look forward to the last ten minutes of each episode, everyone goes around the table and discuss what is making them happy that particular week. And since I love it so much I thought why not incorporate it into the blog. 

So what's making me happy this week? I've recently gotten into Felicity...I know I'm about fifteen years late and I can't remember how I decided to get into the show but I did and now I can't stop watching it!  While I'm still waking up and making breakfast, I reserve an hour for myself each morning to watch an episode, I'm only in Season One at the point but I secretly hope Felicity and Noel end up together, ditch Ben and stick with Noel, right?! Now I'm curious what's making you happy this week?!

(image via a piece of toast) 

this week's favorites...

Years ago when I went to an all girls camp on the east coast I got my first taste of being out on the water. There's something so calming and relaxing being out on the high seas, listening to waves crash against your boat, basking in the sun and listening to seagulls fly overhead. So obviously I'm dreaming about sunbathing, hitting the beach and windsurfing, what's on your mind as summer is approaching?

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Ten Simple Steps to Happiness

1. Go ahead and make your bed.

2. Take three minutes to pick up a room.

3. Arrange sentimental objects throughout your home.

4. Reflect on the day.

5. Make the best of of menial tasks.

6. Live each day in the moment.

7. Do one nice thing for someone else and don't expect anything in return.

8. Call someone you love everyday.

9. Spend money on cultivating memories at home.

10.  Give yourself a few moments of uninterrupted time during the day. 

(image via organized clutter, text via apartment therapy)

Summer Pony Tail

Easy, simple and beachy-the perfect summer pony! Makes me miss my long and lengthy hair just a bit. 

(image via glamour)

Quote of the Day

"Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world."-Marilyn Monroe

(image via a bit of lovely)

The Daily Escape

Have you ever been Chicago, I'll just go ahead and tell you to book your next trip to the windy city. Having been as many times as I have, I like to impress to people that this city has everything New York has to offer but without the chaos and fast paced lifestyle in the concrete jungle of New York. Don't get me wrong, nothing can touch New York City but there's really something special about Chicago. Whenever I return, I feel like I'm being hugged by the city, there's a part of me that doesn't want to leave. There's something so intimate and cozy. It's a city that welcomes you in the friendliest way. I can't help but dream about the tea room at the Drake, wandering through the art museums and checking out historical sites. I'm heading there this weekend and I can't wait to be greeted by my most favorite city.

(image via a cup of jo)  

Weekend Wrap Up...

 pink and short shirts, summer is on it's way.

 school being officially done means hours to 

peruse pinterest on sunday evenings...

just now obsessing over the greatness of felicity.

 mother's day brunch includes relaxing with 

good friends. 

a surprise get together to catch up with friends.

 the weekends never exclude bubble baths and 

an exciting read.

 thank you npr for your suggestion, loving my 

new journal. 

i can't stop eating thai food. 

(image via instagram)

Weekend Wrap Up...

fray bottoms and crop tops-weekend wear approval!

 catching up on new subscriptions and enjoying

a little modern poetry. 

jammy on the go with my portable record player.

cloudy makes for the perfect nap time weather.

floating hibiscus flowers.

relaxing with restoration hardware, fresh scents,

new rope bracelets and displaying jewelry.

it was a fish and chips kind of night.

wall word art.

(images via intsagram)

this week's favorites...

Summer is on the way, translation-waking up early with the sun beaming through your window, maxing out the volume and singing and dancing my little heart out. Are you ready for summer, I sure am! 

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Leading Ladies...

Five Things to Know About Rosie Napravnik:

1. At 25 years old, 5'2 and 113 pounds Rosie is the most successful female jockey in the country.

2. At the 137th Kentucky Derby in 2011, Rosie made history and placed in ninth, which makes her the highest finishing woman jockey in Derby history. 

3. Even in today's society, horse racing remains one sport that has been predominately dominated by men for the last hundred years, however it is also one sport that allows men and women to ride in events together. Rosie admits to dealing with male trainers, owners and fellow jockeys who tell her to just go back to the kitchen. She sure is taking the sport to new boundaries...you go girl!

4. In her short profession she has had four serious injuries including a broken leg, collarbone, back and fracturing her wrist. 

5. A few of her winning horses include: Pants on Fire, Shanghai Bobby and Believe You Can.

(image via new york times)