Just lovely

Friday, May 31

Even though it was a four-day work week, I'm going to welcome the weekend with open arms. Nothing special planned, but I am anxious to do something fun. Will it be brunch with friends? A short road trip? A trip to the beach or park? Who knows. I'm excited to see what I'll be in the mood for. Hope you enjoy these wonderful finds and that they inspire you this weekend. Have a good one!

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Thursday, May 30

Oh, deer. I love these illustrations so much. They're from Circus of Art, an Etsy shop that sells vintage images digitally enhanced and collaged by Vanessa. The first print is my favorite. It's truly a must-have.


Well said

Tuesday, May 28

'Gram envy

Thursday, May 23

It's probably not a secret that I love Herriott Grace. I've written about the shop here and here. So it shouldn't be a surprise that I follow Nikole Herriott on Instagram. Her photos, like the hand carved products her father makes, are beautiful. She's a good one to follow!

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Tuesday, May 21

store. LA is a definite must visit if you are looking for one-of-a-kind items. My favorite, and the one that initially caught my eye, is the Leaves in my House wallpaper in blue (below). Then my eyes wandered throughout the site and found more things that would easily fit into my home. Like this, this and this.

Well said

Monday, May 20

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Friday, May 10

Sunday's Mother's Day, so I just wanted to dedicated this post to all the mothers and expectant mothers out there. My mom told me she didn't want to go to an expensive restaurant to celebrate, so my brother and I are going to make her dinner instead. There will also be plenty of hugs and kisses on that day. Have a great weekend!

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Thursday, May 9

I'm crazy about this editorial, "Daily Chores" from Grey Magazine. It features model Bianca Balti and her adorable daughter Matilde. The feature, photographed by Martin Parr, is pure genius and appropriate for Mother's Day. Can't wait to shower my mom with love and appreciation on Sunday. We may even wear matching outfits.

Serra retreat

Tuesday, May 7

I went on my first religious retreat this past weekend and stayed at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu. I didn't know what to expect, but was surprised that it turned out to be a very powerful and emotional experience for me.


I was one of 85 retreatants, and when we weren't in our sessions, I walked around the beautiful grounds and gazed at the nearby Santa Monica mountains and Pacific Ocean. I left the retreat knowing myself better and even said goodbye to some of the issues and insecurities I've held onto for years. I feel so much more at peace now.

Photos by Christine Rose Morente

Just lovely

Friday, May 3

I'm leaving town for three days and will be staying at a spiritual retreat center in Malibu. I'm excited and a little nervous because I haven't a clue what to expect. All I know is that I'm going to be surrounded by really nice and supportive folks. The theme this weekend is crossroads, and I'm hoping to leave with a little bit of clarity on what my next steps should be. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here is a new roundup of pics that make me happy.

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Wednesday, May 1

 

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