It's been a while since I checked in and unloaded everything in my head. These little survey-style posts are such a great tool for taking stock and slowing down and I'm so grateful that you're interested in hearing a little bit about what goes on behind the scenes.

Lately, life has been a whirlwind of adventures (we conquered Los Angeles, took a trip to the lake in Tennessee and are off to Florida this weekend) and wedding planning. It seems that I'm starting to experience a bit of burn out and while the summer is usually meant for recharging, lounging by the pool and enjoying the sun I've lost sight of the slower things. I've dedicated myself to making the next few weeks as relaxed and joyful as possible. Hopefully that'll bring a ton of new inspiration and fun things to share!

feeling a little overwhelmed and overworked
liking how much of our space feels like home lately
making time to unwind and recharge
cooking nothing! it's time for a grocery store trip ASAP
drinking lots of water in the effort to be a bit healthier
reading Women Who Run With The Wolves
wanting all of our wedding details to take care of themselves
looking forward to Lorelai's fourth birthday (crazy!!!)
playing outside as much as we possibly can
wasting valuable wedding planning time surfing the internet
wishing for a completely unplugged adventure
enjoying longer days and a warmer sun
waiting for photoshoot images that I can't wait to share with you
opening far too many tabs (in my brain AND on my computer)

wondering where life would've taken me if I hadn't started blogging
hoping to keep up with my 30 day yoga challenge
marveling at the perfect little human Ainsworth and I made
needing a massage
smelling lavender essential oil and coffee... always
wearing almost exclusively Free People lately
following cues from my mind & body to slow down and take it all in
noticing how rich we are in love and in life
knowing I'll be MARRIED soon!
thinking how crazy it is that Lo is starting school in the Fall
bookmarking a lot of new-to-me tumblrs for inspiration
giggling at these photos from our creekside weaving adventure

free people body chain, stuart weitzman gladiators, urban outfitters print, leif picture frame, madewell straw hat, free people fringed slip, free people collection heels, moorea seal evil eye ring, dot & bo dresser

Well, that was a fun long weekend... wasn't it?! We celebrated memorial day by the pool and I was even able to sneak in an amazing desert styled shoot for Simon + Ruby yesterday (which has led me to be completely obsessed with desert-y pieces for our home and my wardrobe). I'm so excited to see the projects that I am putting time and energy into move in the direction of being life-giving and soul-enriching! Today Lo and I are off to spend a few days by the lake with the sweetest friends after celebrating Ainsworth's birthday. This week it going to be a blast! 

While I haven't been doing a ton of actual shopping lately, wedding costs haven't stopped me from window shopping! I'm obsessed with this gorgeous Free People slip (that fringe!) and have got my eye on new sandals for Summer. As always, there's room in my heart for so many pretty neutral toned pieces and fun home accents.

What's on your summer wishlist?

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Happy Friday!!! I am so excited to be back home and back to blogging. So much has happened during the last couple of weeks and I've been just dying to catch you up on everything. Ginny (of Sleepy Fox Photography) and I took a trip to Los Angeles, did a ton of exploring (I can't wait to share some incredibly cool spaces with you soon), wrapped up a Free People shoot on the shores of Malibu and found my wedding dress with the designers of Rue De Seine at Lovely Bride LA! There are a few exciting editorials making their way to Hazel + Scout and I have so many fun projects/trips on the books. The impending season change has brought so much inspiration to my heart and I can't wait to share what is on my mind!

In the meantime, here are a few fun links I've been squirreling away lately:

Free People's stunning Ever After bridal collection (and video)
the gorgeous mommy-on-the-go, Esther Houston, via For Love And Lemons
Once Wed shares a little Shoppe Signora magic
Kendra Smoot's beautiful family + home on Mother Mag
belated Mother's Day gorgeousness from Free People
& deep breaths with The Fresh Exchange

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p.s. Did you catch our engagement photos on Green Wedding Shoes? I'm so excited I could burst!