“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until is becomes a memory….” Dr. Seuss
I’ve always been a firm believer in collecting memories over things… and that’s just what we did this past weekend as we headed up to the Central Coast for a family reunion with my extended side of the family. We were 8 kiddos under 8 years old…. and 19 adults over the age of 25. We’ve been having family reunions with everyone ever since we were the age of our children now… and there was something about seeing it all come full circle that was truly special. Watching all our little ones play together was a reminder of how quickly time flies… but also a reminder of where we’ve all come from. We used to be those little ones… staying up past their bedtimes, playing tag, laughing endlessly, testing our parent’s patience, and spending countless hours in the pool. Now? We’re the parents, and our parents are the grandparents… and my grandma the great-grandma….
It was a reminder that time goes quickly, and it’s something we will never get back….a reminder to collect memories with those you love… instead of “things” that will easily come and go. So, as we go into the week ahead, I do so with a bucket filled with irreplaceable memories + a full heart. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead! xx
(Kicked off the family reunion weekend at Laetitia Winery in a breezy little sundress….)
(We used to do each other’s hair… now we pour each other’s bubbly….)
(Slightly overexposed, slightly over served…. my white dress, TJ’s shorts)
(Wine tasting details… slides, hat)
(The newest member of the Pulsifer Clan…. straight from the Santa Barbara Zoo….)
(Post-zoo lunchin’ at Lucky Penny)
(Found ourselves at The Bacara Santa Barbara for Sunday evening….)
(Pool time shenanigans….)
(An easy throw on and go cover-up for an afternoon at the pool….)
(A zoo to happy hour ootd…. cami, jeans)
(Our usual take-out on the patio… food from Los Agaves….)
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To say this weekend was indulgent would be an understatement… so, it’s back to clean eating and working out… contemplating doing the Tone It Up detox meal plan for the week. I should probably make that decision soon though…
Topshop has some of the cutest new arrivals… like this seersucker striped midi dress, pink plunging back swimsuit, beautiful embroidered cover-up, and this shirred stripe bikini top (would be super cute with white bottoms).
My favorite black lace bralette was just restocked and it comes in white and a blush…. it’s so beautiful and under $40. I am also loving this pretty little option too (comes in tons of colors…).
Abercrombie has some adorable new arrivals… I’m obsessed with this polka dot jumpsuit, pink marled cardigan great for cool summer nights…), beautiful floral maxi dress, and this floral matching skirt + top set (so so cute for a date night!).
I love these floral shorts + pullover for a pajama/lounging set for summertime… I also just bought this romper for lounging and it seriously fits like a dream and is so soft!
These platform espadrille sandals are super cute, and would give me just a little bit of height, while still staying practical for everyday wear. I’m also liking this rose colored option, as well as these blue and white knotted sandals… and these mauve slides are super cute as well… good for a pool/beach day!
Madewell as some super cute new arrivals…. I bought this everyday causal, ribbed, front knotted tank and wore it several times this past weekend when we got home from tasting. I’m also loving this flutter sleeve sweater tee (such a pretty color) and it would look super cute tucked into cut-offs with a straw hat for the summer. These wide legged pants are also a great summer piece… for date night or daytime… with this cute bodysuit and casual slides….
I also just recently purchased this round side table + fringed accent rug for our little condo… I’ve been holding out on home purchases until we move, but thought these would look cute for the open house….
Annnd lastly, these stripe shorts + stripe tank are such great everyday casual options…
