french girl sea spray | herbivore botanicals clarity mask | sarah kate studios juju hat | janessa leone calla bolero hat | zara lace up espadrilles | crate & barrel marble platter | zara dress | leoffler randall kiki slide sandals | nate berkus for target woven throw | hatch 'the paloma' dress

It took a few days but I'm finally feeling back to normal in my blogging routine. The jet lag has passed, my inbox is clean and I've even started falling into my good old online shopping habits.

Morocco left an impression on my heart (and on my wishlist)... that's for sure. I fell completely in love with the amazing artistry in every single item produced in Marrakech (stay tuned for home updates because we brought home quite the bounty of wares) and have felt a definite shift in things I'm currently craving. If only in my own mind tassels, African artifacts (juju hats for the win!), natural textures and authentic touches are all the rage.

Have your spring/summer travels influenced the newest things in your closet or home?!

Vacation is all about the (coveted) leisurely wake-up, precious extra moments under the covers each day and being able to explore beautiful new spaces without leaving "home" (aka your hotel or air bnb). Nothing beats a slow morning and I definitely had my fair share of them in our magical riad in Marrakech. I can't wait to share every single detail of our incredible escape but what better to set the tone for vacation than a relaxed morning taking in the nooks and crannies of this wonderful place?

URGE FOOTWEAR "XENA GLADIATORS"
via Urban Outfitters

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THE PERFECT SANDALS FOR STROLLING
THE SOUK IN SEARCH OF ANTIQUE RUGS
AND MOROCCAN WEDDING BLANKETS

BLACK & WHITE STITCH SCARF
via Target

KIMCHI BLUE MIDI DRESS
airy and geometric

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THE IDEAL NUMBER OF BREEZY CUTOUTS
FOR A HOT DESERT SUN COUPLED WITH
AN EASY, MODEST LENGTH

T-minus four days until vacation! I couldn't be happier to escape the dreary weather we had this week and I'll confess, I'm already mentally checked out and in an adventure state of mind. Our luggage is coming together, plans are shaping up and I'm so. freaking. excited. to get out of town for two glorious weeks. Do you have any summer travel plans? Where are you headed?

You might have missed these posts on the blog this week:

a vacation edition of my weekly favorites
6 ways to freshen the air in your home this Spring
15 Nasty Gal swimsuits for a HOT Summer

A few good reads from around the web:

Emily Weiss' Glossier empire via NY Times
a peek inside the Urban Outfitters print shop
'being tired isn't a badge of honor' (WORD.)
a supermodel mama opens up her earthy L.A. oasis on Mother Mag
Byrdie shares Kendall's beauty secrets
and Helen & Trent's timeless garden wedding via The Lane