weekend wishes.

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Happy Friday! What do you guys have on the agenda for the weekend? I have a lot of exciting plans this weekend that I will share with you next week on the blog. I will give you all a hint....two of my favorite things are on the calendar, coffee & flea markets. But in order to attend all of the fun events this weekend, I first have a couple errands on my to-do list... Shopping! Here are a few things that are on my wish list at the moment. Pink & gold seem to be the trend on this version of weekend wishes. 

Many of the items I am craving are things that make a perfect, relaxing weekend - including a coconut macaroon (my favorite!) candle, a memoir to cuddle up with, and a comfy but cute pair of lulu pants to lounge around in. The starry string lights would be the perfect touch to a headboard, turning your room into a whimsical wonderland. 

Enjoy your beautiful time off this weekend and make sure to have plenty of "me" time xx. 

Rooms I Fancy :: Cozy Chic

I have found that recently I have been getting crushes on....rooms. Certain decor and the vibe a space gives off makes me never want to leave. One of my first attachments to a room was when I walked into Alex Malloy's living room. Talk about the perfect mixing of prints, chic art, girly and feminine touches, yet it is totally inviting and cozy at the same time. It is important to make a house feel like a home, while always remaining super stylish and trendy. Sometimes I am scared to mix prints because I worry about clashing, but the variety in Alex's Venice bungalow reassures me that if you incorporate different patterns and colors correctly, the result can be completely flawless and fashionable. 

& don't forget to say hi to cooper on the couch! xx

grapefruit guacamole.

Do you love guac as much as I do? I found a fruity guacamole recipe on pinterest and decided to put my own twist on it, in other words, not following one step of the directions correctly! It is the perfect mix of refreshing & tangy, and there are only 4 ingredients which makes it super easy to make. It will be great for those summer BBQ's with a side of veggies or tortilla chips. I must say, it is even better than the Chipotle version my roommate grabs three days a week. Plus you get more bang for your buck! 

Ingredients ::

2 avocados 

1/4 onion, diced

1/2 grapefruit, peeled pieces

3 teaspoons of salt

Instructions ::

1. Dice the onion & toss into a bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt.

2. Add grapefruit pieces, but remember to remove the membrane before putting into bowl.

3. Cut and peel 2 ripe avocados. Mash the avocados with a fork.

4. Add two more teaspoons of salt & garnish with a slice of grapfruit!

Sometimes the mashing must be done with your fingers as well as the fork. Beware, things may get a little messy but that is the fun part! Enjoy!

sea the view in malibu.

Happy Tuesday! I am still struggling to get back into the swing of things this week, and  to leave the weekend behind! I took a day trip to Malibu on Sunday with a few girlfriends and hiked Point Dume, then we treated ourselves to a wonderful brunch at Moonshadows. I had a yummy heirloom tomato & burrata cheese dish that sounds simply amazing at the moment. Here are some pictures from my getaway ::

delicious coffee from primo passo coffee in santa monica

lucky ladybug!

pinch me.

overlooking the malibu beaches from point dume.

kirsten venturing towards the water. careful, girl. 

never have i seen so many beautiful flowers. and mailboxes!

Malibu is the perfect spot for a day trip. Since it is only 30 minutes away from Santa Monica, it is close enough to plan a last minute adventure, but far enough to enjoy your cup of coffee and JT's 20/20 experience :) Let me know if you want to join next time! xx

palm beach princess of prints.

"the lilly girl is always full of surprises. she lives everyday like it's a celebration. never has a dull moment, and makes every hour a happy hour."

Yesterday was a tragic day for every sorority girl, jet setter, country clubber, & tropical trendsetter alike. The sweet sweet Lilly Pulitzer passed away peacefully in her beautiful Palm Beach home, surrounded by her family and close friends. The preppy Pulitzer was known for her pink & green prints, colorful shift dresses, and creating the signature socialite uniform...even if it all began as an accident. 

Lilly opened her own juice stand in the orange state back in the late 50's, and needed a dress that would somehow disguise and camouflage all of the fruit spills. This is the moment when the vividly flowered patterns were first born, otherwise known as "Lillys." 

I have always been a huge fan of the Lilly brand :: and I am reminded of this every time I sip from her coffee mug, doodle in the large agenda, or remember that sentimental moment when I wore a signature Lilly dress to my college graduation. I truly believe that Lilly Pulitzer will never go out of style. 

When I was interning for Saks Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach back in 2010, I had the amazing opportunity of meeting Lilly and touring her jaw dropping jungle-like home. She was an absolute doll and her sense of humor and wit was so inspiring.  At that moment, I knew I wanted to pursue a career that was fashion related. She was not only a role model to myself, but to so so many and will be greatly missed. xx

park it at the parker.

Palm Springs, California. Home of desert divas, coachella cuties, and the only & only, Le Parker Meridien. Hands down, this is the most magical hotel I have ever been to. I seriously felt as if I was in a different world :: a world of fresh flowers, Jonathan Adler decor, limitless lemonade, Hermes soap, smoky smores bars, & hidden paths to private pools. Seriously, what else does a girl need? I am already planning my next summer getaway to The Parker - but next time, I am never coming back. 

welcome to heaven.

the lemonade stand.

room service rockstars.

teenage dream.

Last weekend, I was strolling back to my apartment when I literally thought JT was performing in my hallway. I gave the singer a little "WOO, go you!" and ended up chatted with him & his dad for a couple hours. To say I fell in love with this eighteen year olds voice slash everything would be both creepy & incredibly true. He came over again last night to play for my roommate & I and I am still replaying my recorded video over and over. Think Justin Bieber without the cough syrup addiction...& I promise you won't mistake him for a woman. 

The teenage chicks can't get enough of him (as well as the twenty somethings....) and you can easily tell this by his 50K followers + verified account on twitter. Check out his youtube page and make sure to watch his cover of Marvin's Room. He even sings The Script's, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," talk about #dreamy. Big words come out of this just-legal-teen's mouth, but after he strums the guitar, you'll know why.

NOLAN SOTILLO. This guy is gonna blow up y'all.