happy halloween(ie)

Growing up I loved Halloween because of the amazing parties my parents hosted--we watched spooky movies and trick-o-treated to our hearts desires which measures to about one pillow case full of candy. I remember feeling happy and exhausted. Plus I always had matching costumes with my dear friend Caitlin (usually of the princess variety). As I've gotten older the novelty of Halloween has worn off but this year was surprisingly perfect.  

Saturday morning was my roommate Becca's birthday and we celebrated by having a brunch feast. We made baked brie with cranberry sauce and apples, crepes with nutella and bananas, Spanish tortilla omelette, bacon, coffee, apple cider champagne cocktails and carrot cake.

Aren't my roommates the cutest?

The anime and heart pumpkins Rachel and I carved.

Rachel the Sushi and Me the French Sailor! 

This week my mama is coming to visit and I'm so excited! Happy Halloween everyone!

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le weekend

Hello Weekend! Hope everyone has fun plans this weekend..my grandparents from the South are visiting so we have been busy eating too much, celebrating birthdays, and watching the world cup! 

ps. These are cool! By Mr. Ben Heine:

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sunlight

This weekend flew by..working, hiking, dancing, picnicking and laughing till my stomach hurt--I barely had time to breathe! Even though it sometimes freaks me out how quickly time passes I like it that way.


Some snaps from our picnic at the park...

I am trying to set some specific goals for my to do list this week--it's getting pretty long and I need to start tackling several projects. Happy Monday & hope your weekend was filled with fun and sun as well!

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weekending

It's Friday Huzzah! Our parents have left for the weekend so we have the house to ourselves...not sure what exactly will be the outcome of this situation...I'm excited because it's finally supposed to be nice weather again (it's been rainy and gloomy for this past week and a half)! Other than that this weekend is filled with working, friends, and my siblings are thinking about checking out the Jazz festival. 


This week I was inspired by a few things...




This adorable photo from the Pioneer Woman's happiness photo project:

(image via Pioneer Woman)

I love how when you really laugh hard your face crinkles in the best way.

Since it's almost summer I have had picnics on the mind..I'm thinking of trying my own version of this stinky cheese and champagne combo sometime soon...mmmm. YUM.

(image via Joanna)

Lastly, I've been reminiscing about Paris a lot lately and going through old photos..I'm counting down the days till my bestie Vanessa gets back (from frolicking in Spain) so we can be annoying and nostalgic together!  

Vaness and I on the Champs Elysees 2006

(image via me circa 2006)

Bike riding in Giverny 

(image via Vaness)

Enjoy this long weekend and be sure and think/thank those who have served our country. Cheers! 

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catch up

Monday Monday! Hola dear readers..Sorry for the hiatus..Things have been movin' along here so quickly Iv'e barely had time to catch my breath! 

Here's some shots of what I've been up to...

Having best friends visits:

Strawberry Festing:

Working working working!

(via tumblr)

Eating treats a la my sister such as Martha Stewart salted chocolate caramel cupcakes for a dearest friend's graduation party..mmm!

(via Martha)

Today I have a joyus day off and I feel like doing so many things and nothing at the same time.. You know what I mean? Haha

(via flickr)

This week I'm loving seeing old friends and catching up, crisp weather, skyping best friends in foreign countries, exciting news, and art projects.

ps. Something is funky with my layout/commenting on the blog but I'm working on it!

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happy weekend

Hello Loves,


It's the weekend (yay!)..I'm looking forward to time with my mom, farmer's markets, hikes in the Santa Monica mountains, relaxing with coworkers and enjoying the sun. Also, my sister and one of my best friends is coming to LA next week..I CAN'T WAIT!
Hope everyone has a lovely mother's day and a happy weekend!


Here are some things I love about this week...

(via ffffound)

Graphic design of a song I really can't get enough of...

Dreaming of Summer Days...

(via naturallynina)

Cheesy but true...I want to road trip right now!

(lost link..oops!)

Besos!

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maymonday

Happy Monday Morning to You!

(Image via la taco)

This weekend my brother came home and I spent the majority of the weekend hanging out at home and enjoying the fresh weather.

On Friday we went to Father's Office..and I ate the yummiest duck and fig salad. Mmmm.

They also have an awesome selection delicious beer which was fun to pick and choose from!

I babysat on Saturday and then met my brother for sushi. Such yum! We watched a movie and laughed thinking about what my sister would have said. Sunday--Mama and me time..filled with copious amounts of delicious coffee in huge bowls, Target perusing, and fun. I also went for a run on Sunday and had a funny incident that reminded me of my lovely silly friend Vanessa.

I was on my run on a trail (the bluffs near my house) and this old, wise looking, Indian woman with beautiful white hair and crazy turquoise jewelry stopped me. "Are you alright?" I asked. And she said "are you afraid of snakes?"  To which I responded.."Um, no but they make me slightly nervous"...(which is not really true--I really don't get along with them at all and when I lived with Vanessa she constantly threatened to bring one home as a pet!)

"There are two beautiful king snakes mating in the middle of the path and I forgot to move them over and Im concerned that dogs will eat them so if you could move them with a stick you will save their lives". 

.....I especially don't get along with snakes because when I once was swimming a lake and a snake slithered on the water towards me with no warning! It was shocking because I didn't even know snakes could swim ON TOP of WATER. But, being the good samaritan I am, I agreed. 

She then handed me a big stick. So there I am running with my stick looking for some snakes on the ground (even though I'm not really sure I was even able to complete this task) and another walker girl was listening to her ipod and she didnt see me till I was right behind her and she screamed! 

I tried to explain about the snakes and the stick but it was no use. I just looked crazy. I put the stick down and said bye. I must have looked pretty silly running with a stick looking for snakes..haha!

Anyway, another week is upon us and today I'm dreaming of road trips to Boston, cousin twins, best friends, my sister coming home, bestie friend visitors coming in 2 weeks, the upcoming Strawberry Festival and getting creative with art and cooking.

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