(It was a gorgeous weekend with clear skies…)

It’s funny how quickly time passes. As we headed into the weekend, I realized it had been a month since my entire family had been together. Between traveling, work schedules, and various social commitments, it’s often hard to coordinate everyone’s schedules to see each other. We’re left with seeing one person, but not the others… quick mid-week text messages, and catch up phone sessions. So, when my mom reached out on Thursday and invited us over for a family bbq Saturday evening, it was a no brainer…. and a wonderful evening spent our entire family… eating good food + sipping libations…. good conversation + lots of laughter. We chatted about the good, the challenging, and hopes for the next few months ahead….

It was a wonderful reminder that no matter how wild life can get, it’s always nice to know that your roots are strongly planted. That simply getting together can bring life back into perspective. It’s so easy to get caught up in the external world and pressures, so having a “safe base” that can always help ground you is refreshing… and it’s exactly what it did for me. So, as we go into the week ahead, I do so ready to face whatever it brings, knowing I always have my deep roots to fall back upon. Have a wonderful week friends! xx

(Pulled out some favorite basics for a Friday afternoon… tank, cardigan, jeans)

(Friday evening happy hour…. sunglasses, bag)

(Back to our Saturday morning spin routine….. hoodie, crops)

(And back to a favorite breakfast spot, Babette’s. Their Tuscan Quinoa Bowl is amazing!)

(My favorite bougainvillea bush is in full bloom!! My tank, Harper’s Tee, Sandals)

(A little bbq + rosé tasting at my parent’s house…. Brander was the winner….)

(The cutest little floral pajama set… top/bottoms)

(Sunday reinforcements….)

(When tacos are life…..)

(Sunday casuals in my favorite stripe henley + shorts combo…..)
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We finally got back to spin last week and it felt so good! The Tone It Up Bikini Series starts next Monday and I’ll be signing up this week! Would love for you to join along too!

I was perusing Nordstrom for a few items and saw so many cute pieces from their Caslon line. I love that they’re great, quality, basics at a good price point. I thought this graphic sweatshirt was so cute (especially for Mother’s Day), waffle weave swing tank (would be super cute front tucked….), mixed media peplum tunic (love the cute little buttons up the front), adorable tiered tassel ruffle tank (obsessed with the oatmeal color), tie front linen blend tank (the coral and white colors are my favorite), and super casual french terry shorts. This maxi skirt + stripe dress aren’t everyday pieces, but I do think they’re both adorable.

A few other super cute pieces include this adorable button front cami (I’m debating between that one and this one….) and knot front linen tank. This stripe ruffle tee + rolled sleeved tee are also excellent, casual basics.

I’m also loving the paperbag bottoms trend….. like these adorable stipe shorts, and this multi colored striped pair. I also think this pull-on cream pair is cute too.

Also, this white romper is too cute for spring/summer… and I love this blush ruffle tank + little tiered top.