Spring Getaway

Happy Spring Y'all! I hope your first 3 months of 2017 were great! Hopefully, you've been kicking butt on your goals and making things happen. And if you just haven't gotten around to getting much done this year, then what a great time to regroup, refocus, and start fresh for Spring!

Sometimes getting in motion can be tough and I'm definitely guilty of lagging. But one of the things I love doing most during this time of the year is planning a getaway to recharge my mind, body, and soul. I think it's so important to change our scenery every now and then for inspiration, peace of mind, and personal growth. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate, but a day or so somewhere other than home and without distractions, can sometimes give us the boost we need to relax and focus on our next move.

Recently, I planned a getaway for my family at Casa Laguna Hotel in Laguna Beach. I came across the hotel on Instagram and I couldn't figure out how I hadn't seen it before since my family and I frequent the Laguna area. So, being the inquisitive person that I am (some call it nosy..lol), I went online to find out where exactly they were located, and instantly fell in love with the photographs of the property! I knew right away that it would be the place for our Spring getaway!

Fast forward, we arrived home today from our stay at Casa Laguna Hotel and Spa, and all I can say is I didn't want to leave. If you live in the Los Angeles, Orange County or surrounding area, then this hotel is a must visit. The grounds are quaint and beautiful. The rooms were cozy with balcony seating to view the Pacific Ocean. The staff was very helpful and gracious with the champagne pours :). Oh, and I had the most relaxing swedish massage in their outdoor gazebo above the pool area. Katie, my masseuse was great and she even offered to take pictures of me when I told her that I was a blogger.

I highly recommend you stay at Casa Laguna Hotel if you love boutique-style hotels with a cozy environment.

*These are my own personal recommendations. This is not a sponsored post. 

Italy - Rome | Part I

Hey there lovelies! I can't believe I'm writing two blog posts in one week...Let's celebrate! Lol!

Well, I know I promised to share pictures from my trip to Italy months ago, so thanks for waiting on these. I needed time to upload them to my computer and share them with my family before releasing them to the world. As I expressed in a post here, this was a dream trip for me. I've been wanting to go to Italy since I was in my early 30's and the hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We spent 3 days in Rome, 2 in Florence, and 2 in Venice. We also went on a wonderful day trip to Tuscany and Pisa.

I took a ridiculous amount of pictures, so it was hard to choose which ones to share. I'll start by sharing some pictures from Rome and then Florence and Venice in the coming days.

Hope you enjoy these! 

Self-Care Sunday

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Hey there lovelies! Wow, the first month of the new year is gone! Blink your eyes and it will be Christmas again...Lol! But, that's exactly what happens when we get back into the hustle of life after the holiday season. The days just start rolling on by and we revert back to those old "get everything done now" ways. I know I'm totally guilty of rushing through the day when I have an insane amount of to-do's....Which is always! So, when possible, I take Sunday's off to have self-care time.

Self-care for me involves doing things I love at an insanely slow pace...lol! It means sleeping in late and then taking a morning stroll to my local coffee shop and farmer's market for fresh flowers. Doing some reading while sipping more coffee. Watering my plants and organizing while my candles fill the house with earthy scents. Taking extra-long baths using my best products. And spending intentional time with my son and husband. I mean really, this list can go on and on. I adore self-care days and I think they are such a great way for any of us to recharge before the new week starts.

This past Sunday I snapped a few pictures of things I love that contribute to my self-care ritual.

If you are not doing so already, I hope this post inspires you to make time to pamper yourself in ways that bring you joy and peace!

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I love keeping fresh flowers at my bedside. It makes waking up in the morning such a glorious experience. Such an inexpensive way to boost your mood & add a touch of luxury to your life. 

 I really love supporting small business, so when I heard about the company FOUNT Leather on the show Cleveland Hustles, I was intrigued and wanted to support. I purchased the Wolf candle and it smells amazing. Just all kinds of earthiness wafting through my house. 

The way my budget is set up, I can't always make it to the Spa...lol! So, I like to hang eucalyptus from my shower head to get that spa/steam room aroma and experience. Before getting in, I let the water run on hot for a minute so the scent can fill my bathroom. Such a relaxing experience for only $5 for a bunch of eucalyptus!

I'm obsessed with this PeterThomasRoth face cleanser. The smell, the results...all of it. 

I stumbled upon this Lavanila Laboratories deodorant while in line at Sephora and decided to give it a try. I'm currently hooked on it and I love the scent, and the fact that it doesn't have toxic ingredients.  I've recently purchased 3 other scents to try out. Also, isn't the packaging just adorbs???!!! I'm a sucker for great branding and packaging. 

Listen when I tell you that this Prickly Pear Organic Facial Oil from Unearth Malee is amazing! I love the owner, Marie and pretty much all of her other products as well. I picked this up at her booth at the farmers' market on Sunday and it makes my skin feel like silk. She has a shop in Upland, Ca. where she carries her full line of products. Her shop hours are limited, so check her site for updates.