give in to what you see

I saw the High Highs play with Memoryhouse on Friday and Saturday night. They make really beautiful songs. And they're really sweet. I like them a lot and hope you will too.

I need some summer sun to come and wake me up

 

 

Dreaming of deep turquoise, pinks, and whites...

Images of Hotel Azucar and Dream Collective

elle avait de l'amour

In honor of the re-design, I'm going back to basics.
Serge and Jane are the ultimate.
I could look at {and listen to} them all day.

billions of stars that open to your fate

Congrats to one of my oldest, dearest friends on her new engagement.

I couldn't imagine two people more in love, and better suited to be together for life.

Not only does this make me very happy, but how beautiful is that ring?? 

Absolutely, simply perfect.

Love.

It feels so right

Since the last post, I have finished graduate school {classes at least, still have the thesis} traveled to California, and turned a year older. Needless to say, it's been a none stop couple of weeks, but unforgettable. Here are some of my favorite snaps from my trip out west.

We spent five amazing, relaxing nights in Palm Springs, one of my eternal happy places. We stayed at the Ace...

Where we lounged by the pool drinking Figas (my favorite concoction of earl grey infused vodka, blood orange juice and figs, or something of the like)

Listened to all of our favorite albums on vinyl... 

 And hung out at the Parker {Norma's mango shrimp quesadilla.....}

And scored some major thrift finds, including a white, full length pleated silk skirt {my version of this} the cream genuine snake clutch seen in the first shot, and this perfect mexican rug, in turquoise and pink {my colors}

 Then spent the next week in Santa Barbara and LA, where I hiked, swam, ate and ate. Including..

Watermelon agua fresca from La Super-Rica

 The best burger and sweet potato wedges from Golden State..

And... SUSHIRRITTOs. Yes. Sushi + Burritto. Jogasaki is a must to track down when in LA.

Flew home just in time for lovely birthday celebrations with my bests of friends...

it's because you brought me here.

Under from WATERCOLOURS Music on Vimeo.

Watercolours - Under

{Could this video/song be any more perfect? I think not}

yeh, I've been searchin'

Bas Jan Ader, In Search of the Miraculous (One Night in Los Angeles) 1973

One step closer to being finished with grad school, which means one step closer into the unknown that is the rest of my life. School always means such a clear and organized sequence of events, without that organization, I feel freed, exhilarated; searching, not knowing for what, but searching...

Excited for this completely unknown journey that lies ahead.

They are memories made

Spring's blooms are such a well deserved treat after winter. Though now everything is mostly green, the blooming trees that blanketed the city are one of my most treasured memories.

I won't forget the promises you made

This whole album is so, so good

{and not just because it's named after me}

jk... I wish.. No, his wife is another lovely Laura, and you can see there insanely gorgeous apartment here..

It is her hour, so let it be hers

Love you momma.

Happy Mother's Day to all the fabulous mothers out there.