{Kicked off the weekend with some margaritas at Dos Carlitos in Santa Ynez}

“If it were meant to be controlled, it would have come with a remote.”

I saw this Friday afternoon and couldn’t help but feel its resonation. So often in my life, I find that I become anxious because I can’t control certain situations…. anyone else? Yet, life didn’t come with a remote control, and therefore, it is not meant to be controlled at a moments notice. Part of life is about experiencing its many ups, and in turn, its downs. After spending a wonderful weekend up in the Santa Barbara wine region with my family to celebrate my sister’s birthday, I can’t help but be keep this quote in mind as I go into the work week. My goal for this week is to take each moment as it comes, and remember that each situation that comes across my path is meant to teach me something, not for me to control or try to change. So, here’s to a week of letting life come and experiencing it for all it is worth.

{Kicking off the hot weekend- dress}

{Celebrating Allison’s birthday}

{Mornings on the porch}

{Love these sweet words from Saarloos & Sons…. btw excellent grenache blanc}

{Festive bubbles with my momma and sis while TJ had Harper}

{Post blow out love with my little miss- cardigan, tee}

{Check out the Doggy Door if you’re in the Los Olivos area for some gourmet dogs….}

{Nothing like family….}

{Tastes all around}

Once again, a weekend full of indulgences follows by a week of balance. I am for sure making this smoothie and salad combo to get me back on track.

I’ve included a few more Nordstrom sale finds below (all except one)….

So, it was incredibly hot out in Los Olives this weekend so I lived in this little tank, as well as this open back tank, and when the temps dropped, I threw on this oversized cardigan and cold shoulder sweater. I also loved wearing this little white dress (which is very nursing friendly, trust me, I know), and this white cross front tank (not on sale, but a great price) which I wore with this bralette (not featured on Friday’s post). I also love this floral top (cutest cross front and sleeves) for those days that are just too hot to move.

While I love so many items from the Nordstrom sale, sometimes it’s hard to envision wearing the fall pieces in the middle of summer. Some options that I think are great for summer wearing include this plaid button up, striped turtleneck tee, and this open front cardigan for cooler summer nights (all with a pair of denim shorts). I also love these cargo pants when paired with a tank as an alternative to jeans. I also think this lightweight chambray top is a great option with cut offs (for a double denim dose), and this white bell sleeve top and striped dolman top are great options for those breezy summer evenings. Other excellent options are this white peasant top (with denim shorts… again) and this sleeveless knit cotton tunic… all excellent for summer evenings. I also think a great suede jacket can be nicely paired with a tank and denim shorts. I love this navy blue option, as well as this cropped motto version.