Really looking forward to...

Summer. I can't wait for outdoor dining, lazy summer days in the sun, reading an extra amount of books, the lake, naps, and hopefully many adventures. While I was perusing blogs, I came across the Kinfolk dinner series in Austin on a bobo mess. I can't help but to drool over the photos. You can see more on Kate's website, here. Hope you all have a lovely weekend. :)

Thursday Inspirations

Hello all! I hope everyone is enjoying their Thursday. Woohooo for the week coming to an end and for the weekend almost being here!

I wish I was able to spend it with my mom, however I just sent her a necklace and some bracelets. Not as wonderful as being able to hand-deliver them, but I hope she likes them! Do you all live close to your family? Sometimes I definitely wish I did. However, living far away does make you appreciate the time that you do get to spend with them. But still, I think about lunch dates with my mom, being able to go shopping with her, doing all of those things that I don't get to do often and it makes me miss her! This weekend, if you live close to your mom, take advantage and plan something wonderful! If you don't live close, send her some love!

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Trust Yourself

Sometimes, I wish there was a clear path- something that tells you that what you're doing, and where you're going, even that the decisions you're making, are the right ones. Every day that I take a yoga class, I come in most of the time, with one or more things on my mind, in my head or weighing heavy on my heart. After I have rinsed out, sweated out, sighed out and most of all surrendered to my own self, I leave somehow feeling more clear. Probably because the only thing I think about is drinking water, taking a shower, hanging out with my doggie and going to sleep (all of these things are in the present moment). Things become simple. The only other time I have felt this way, is when I'm backpacking. Everything becomes so simple. I eat when I'm hungry. I put on a coat when I'm cold. I drink water when I'm thirsty and it's wonderful. There is definitely a created sense of what it's like to live in the moment. Each time I am in a yoga class, and each time I walk out of one it is very much the same experience. I can't very well be in a pose if I'm thinking about the next one. I also can't compare myself to anyone else because I have no idea what kind of day they've had, what their body is like, or how long they've been doing yoga.   I notice in life that it is only when I'm not in the here and now that I allow myself to get scared and worry. When I start thinking about all of these things that don't even matter for a single second, I automatically become someone I don't want to be. I was reading last night about the power of letting go, becoming detached from the outcome. As soon as we let go of having, wanting or needing a certain result to happen in order to fulfill who we are or have a sense of self, we can let go and relax. As soon as we can trust ourselves, trust the process as well as the experience, we can let go.

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday! If you find yourself worrying about the future, or not being in the present moment, just remember to "Let it go." You are exactly where you're supposed to be.

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Busy as a Bee...

Hello my dears! Happy Tuesday! I've got a ton of things to catch up on. I've had a friend in town all weekend + a few days, which means, I haven't gotten a whole lot done!

However, I wish I could squeeze in time to go to J.Crew. I am loving all of these looks! Especially the one in the middle... blouse, boyfriend jeans... sounds perfect!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

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She has lovely taste...

Some people just have good taste and Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere is one of those people. I love how she decorates, dresses, even what she chooses for her wedding china...

I've had the same apartment furniture since I was a junior in college. It's been everywhere with me, from Colorado, New York all the way here to Texas. I love it and it's been great, but sometimes I dream of what I would do if I could really decorate.

I would probably take a few tips from these photos.

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Cookies for Breakfast

I stumbled across this recipe a few days ago on Tasty Yummies, and couldn't wait to try it. Cookies for breakfast? Sounds pretty good to me. I whipped these up this morning, and for one thing, I could have eaten the batter raw. It is delicious, and it would even be great with a little bit of yogurt. However, when cooked, these vegan, strawberry, coconut cookies are little delights. Not kidding. They are yummy and easy to make! I highly suggest making + consuming any time of day: breakfast, snack, dessert...

Strawberry Coconut Breakfast Cookies – Vegan
makes 18-24 cookies

2 cups of rolled oats (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
1/4 cup certified oat flour (or just process some gluten-free rolled oats into a fine powder)
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons ground chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 organic bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 cup fresh organic strawberries, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a baking sheet or two with unbleached parchment paper. In a large bowl combine oats, oat flour, coconut, chia seeds, almonds and salt. Stir in bananas, strawberries, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. I use my clean bare hands to mix it all up so I can really get in there and get everything well mixed. You can of course just use a large spoon or spatula.

Form the dough into 2 1/2 inch balls/discs with your hands and place into even rows with just a little room in between them. Press them down very gently to flatten them a bit.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fragrant and golden. Cool on pan for a few minutes than transfer to a cooking rack. Enjoy for breakfast, dessert or an anytime snack.

Hello, May

Happy Wednesday! I hope you all have a lovely day today. Lately, I have been feeling a little disjointed. I'm not even completely sure why. Needless to say, I am happy to welcome this new month. Hoping that everything I have questions about, everything I worry about, will somehow be a little relieved soon. Do you ever have those moments in life? When everything is seemingly good, but there are just a few things you worry about that somehow make everything less great? For this month, I am going to try to worry a little less and maybe have a little more fun. Tonight, I'm going to see Florence + The Machine. And yes, I'm excited!! :)

I hope you all take time out this month, to have a little more fun.
Mantra for May: "Don't worry, be happy."

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