New Orleans

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We made it to California! We’re currently staying in San Clemente until we move into our new apartment next Monday. The road trip was a lot of fun, but being here is even better. I’m writing this post from a balcony overlooking San Clemente, with the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island out in the distance. Amazing.

Here are some photos we took while we were in New Orleans last week. We were only there a short time, but it was still a fun adventure (especially with it being Mardi Gras).

Enjoy!

                                                   [The adorable Cafe Amelie, where we lunched)]

Cross-Country Roadtrip

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  Sorry I have been missing in action the past few weeks. Things have been quite hectic with our move across the country! We are currently en route to California, and this post is coming to you from San Antonio, Texas. I thought I would share a little bit of our journey with you.

  We began in Orlando, Florida, and from there journeyed to New Orleans, Louisiana. Our timing was impeccable because we were passing through New Orleans during Mardi Gras. We stopped there and spent a few hours checking it out, and had lunch at an adorable cafe in the French Quarter. We tried a hand grenade (cocktail), took some pictures, walked around, and then went on our way.

  Our next stop was in Houston, Texas, where we met some friends for Dinner. Short but sweet. From there we traveled a few more hours, until we arrived in San Antonio, Texas. We are spending two nights here, to allow for some time to relax & regroup. Today is actually my husband and I’s one year anniversary, so the down time is appreciated!

  Tomorrow morning we will head out to Phoenix, Arizona, about a thirteen hour drive. We’ll crash there for a night and then head to the Grand Canyon the following morning. Neither of us has ever been so we’re pretty excited to experience it together. After visiting there for a few hours we’ll travel on to Burbank, California, our final destination! This whole journey has been such an amazing adventure – loving every second!

More photos & posts to come!

♥,

Monika

Neutrals

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[Embellished Mini Dress $107.58 ASOS; Cypress Dress $128 J Crew; Soft Tank $54.50 Gap; Cypress; Suede Wedges $89.50 Gap]

As much as I love bright colors for spring, I just love the elegance and timelessness of these neutral pieces. I believe my next two purchases will be a cream blouse and a pair of brown or nude wedges. 

[Pleated Bow Blouse $78.00 Urban Outfitters; Lace Frock $44.99 ModCloth; Handbag $29.98 Aldo; Peasant Blouse $138 Anthropologie]

Let It Be.

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This past week has been particularly stressful. There is just so much going on that it feels hard to breathe. There is so much I need to do, but yet I just want to sleep. In times like these, I try to focus on the things that make me happy. A few of the things currently bringing a smile to my face are: looking through old photographs (my sisters and I are pictured above, I only wish I still had that swimsuit!), afternoon tea, and lindt chocolate (because it’s my favorite and completely worth the calorie intake).