Memory Lane -- A Necklace


After digging my pearls back out, I felt inspired to liberate another piece of jewelry with a story. It was never far from my sight -- I kept it on the top of my dresser where I could always see it -- but I'm happy to have it adorning me again.

Little Things -- Old Boots


The best. I've had these for two decades. They've led many lives in different cities, and even spent a few years nearly forgotten in the trunk of my car. But I never let them go. So glad...

photo via my instagram

Dressing Room -- Wearing Pearls



I have always loved pearls. Much more so than diamonds. Not in a Sheltland wool, monogrammed sweater kind of way (allergic to wool), but eclectically. 

In The Kitchen -- An Open Faced Goodie


So simple.

Avocado smeared on whole wheat toast + sliced tomatoes + sprinkled with lemon pepper. Healthy, satisfying, and yowza. I had it over the weekend at off-the-beaten-path, Java Station, and felt entirely compelled to pick up a fresh jar of lemon pepper salt afterward for later this week at home.

(p.s. Kiddos love it, too.)

Musing -- How Old Is Too Old To Shop At Urban Outfitters?


I was chatting with a group of women on the topic of local shopping, and at some point during the conversation one of my friends said that anytime she goes into an Urban Outfitters she worries someone's going to card her -- for being too old to shop there.

Backyard Movie Nights


Last weekend, my family was invited to a birthday party that included an outdoor movie. It was a kid bash, with a kid movie screening (whole thing was a blast), and it reminded me that I'd been hanging on to my own backyard movie inspiration, just waiting for summer to share.