study break

Taking five minutes (okay, more like fifteen) away from studying to update the blog. Despite all the school stress and craziness I really am loving life. Proof is in the pictures: William and Sadie at Montara State Beach two weeks ago, me (happy) after giving a Public Health talk on parabens, the first lemon to grow on my new lemon tree, and a new sparkler from Jessica Matrasko Jewelry. What's making you happy lately?

self care

If nothing else, grad school has taught me the importance of self care. Grueling class and exam schedules wear you down if you're not careful! A few years in, I think I've managed to find a healthy balance of clean eating, exercise, and at least 6 hours of sleep each night to keep me happy and sane. In addition, I like to treat myself from time to time with things like a facial brush from Spirit Beauty Lounge, the much-hyped RMS Living Luminizer (wakes up tired eyes!), an extremely gentle skin cream from Pai Organic Skin Care, and a pretty jasper ring from Jessica Matrasko Jewelry. My way of coping with stress and rewarding myself for a great deal of hard work :)

If I'm slow to post over the next month, it's because I'm studying for my first Board Exam, a huge undertaking! Hope you are having a great day and thanks for reading! <3

precious metals

[Julep Sienna / Harley / Kim, Jessica Matrasko Jewelry ring and bracelets]

Loving mixed metals (gold + silver) right now. School starts again on Monday so I'm attempting to get organized over the weekend. My schedule is much lighter this quarter (read: only 9 classes instead of 11 or 12) which is just fine by me! Hope you are enjoying your weekend wherever you are! xoxo

a little flare

 [H&M tee / H&M hat (similar here) / William Rast jeans / Jessica Matrasko Jewelry ring]

Such beautiful denim! These jeans are super long - I am thinking I might have to purchase a second pair and hem then so I can wear them with flats. Do you have any flares in your closet?

three

Three of my favorite necklaces, all by Jessica Matrasko Jewelry. Thoughts?

Hope you are enjoying your weekend and that it is sunny wherever you are! xoxo

druzy

Hi everybody! I figured I would give you a closer look at my new ring, a sparkly quartz druzy plated in gold. I think it's pretty :)

We managed to sell all our furniture this past weekend. Did I mention that we're moving to California with only the things we can fit in our SUV? It's true! While I really loved the furniture we had, it's freeing to find new homes for our big sofa, tv, desk, etc.. Our apartment  really looks much bigger (and cleaner) with nothing in it!