The weather here has been so strange lately- a humid and stormy Friday, an overcast Saturday, a beautiful Sunday, until about 5pm… and then another hot and sticky day today. So much of our weekend was weather based. A family movie night on Friday because we couldn’t go outside… a pool day under the clouds Saturday… and then a day of adventure on Sunday with the sunny finally shining….

As I was getting ready to sign off of social media for the weekend (I have a no social media boundary for myself from 7pm Friday night to 3ish pm on Sunday afternoon) I came across this quote, which I’d seen before, but it always resonates:

“The sky isn’t more beautiful if you have perfect skin. Music doesn’t sound more interesting if you have a six-pack. Dogs aren’t better company if you’re famous. Pizza tastes good regardless of your job title. The best of life exists beyond the things we are encouraged the crave.”

And I would also add value, to the end of that as well. Sitting under a sunset filled sky, listening to your favorite music, with your “people” (or animals) by your side, with a delicious pizza is what life and memories are made of… and what I’ll remember at the end of my life…. not how many wrinkles I had or the job title I carried….

Just a few random thoughts as we head into yet another week ahead. I hope everyone has a good one!
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(A mid-week, pre-dinner walk by the sea…. one of my favorite spots in all of Orange County… shorts, tank, bra, sneakers)

(Beautiful Friday morning sunrise…)

(Friday lunch at Flower Child- their new taco salad is amazing… striped pullover)

(Got these sneakers over the weekend… trying them on with various outfits to see if I am going to keep them…)

(Headed out for an early Sunday morning breakfast at Zinque… the quinoa breakfast burrito and the breakfast bowl with a poached egg were both great… half zip, shorts, bag (bag fits two cosmetic pouches, phone, sunglasses, 2 kiddo water bottles, coloring books, and a crayon box, with room left)).

(Then headed out for a little bit of time in the harbor… it was a beautiful day after the several stormy days we had.)

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This fleece vest that I purchased last January is on sale… love it as a lightweight layer in the fall…

My favorite fleece robe, that I’ve had for a year, and was included in the Nordstrom Sale, was restocked… it’s so soft, and lightweight, so I don’t sweat when I am blow drying my hair, haha.

If you’re looking for a great fall flat, that can be worn in the workplace, the Everlane day glove flat, that I’ve had for over 3 years now, was restocked with lots of beautiful colors. These black mules are also a beautiful option… and the birdie’s loafers I’ve had for 3 years now would be a great as well.

As we transition out of summer, and I pack away my linen, I am on the hunt for an oversized white button down to take the place of my favorite linen one. I have this one in my cart…