Transform the Mundane | Tips for a happier week

-Put your head phones in while grocery shopping & listen to something up beat, don't be afraid to bust a dance move or mouth the lyrics to your favorite song.

-Exercise & don't make excuses! Take your pup for a walk, it's good for both of you. Find out what days the closest yoga studio offers community classes at a cheaper price & ask your friends to go too! 

-Make a meal you're proud of. Plan ahead to roast a whole chicken using fresh herbs. (Don't forget to include your greens!)

-Light candles… all the time. 

-Go to the library & pick up a book that you don't have to commit to. Find something you've always been curious about & learn something new. 

-Rent a movie.

-Bake something & give it away.

-Listen to music you don't normally listen to; try 60s French Pop or symphonic! 

-Buy yourself flowers at the grocery store. 

-Have friends over for a late drink on a whim.

And always take pictures of the mundane, find ways to make your routine more beautiful, I promise it will make life more enjoyable. Pretend the flowers bloom for you.

With love, 

Sarah

Youthful Aspirations

Celebrating the coming of Spring fills me with the utmost amount of joy. I couldn't ever obtain enough flowers, ripe fruit, or iced coffee during this season. Walks in the neighborhood and wearing hats around town causes an unbreakable smile across my face.

 The other day I got off of work, bought four of the most perfectly ripened red bartlett pears, a coconut water vanilla iced latte, and rushed over to Nate's apartment for an afternoon walk, before grabbing dinner at a local food truck (with the most incredible Mexi-Thai tacos!!). The weather was 73 and cloudy and we walked with bliss. Springfield is known for moody forecasts, so of course we were savoring this weather with the knowledge and probability that we might have to grab a coat for the next morning.

That evening, I met with a good friend who was in town from school. We had pastries and coffee and talked about dreams and our exciting youthful aspirations. Chatting about life and hazy desires always leaves me with a certain fuel of inspiration and motivation to continue to press on towards ultimate goals. 

 Spring is such a refreshing season. It's always a marvelous reminder of new beginnings and tangible hope. I'm welcoming Spring with open arms and bright eyes. I hope you allow Spring to bring exhilarating ideas and feelings into your hearts. 

Warmly // Sarah

Outfit Details : Hat/Forever21, Top/Forever21, Jeans/Vintage, Shoes/Target.

Summer is Calling.

// Outfit Details : Denim Levi's Jacket (kids size, cut the sleeves off) - Thrifted / Tank - Thrifted / skirt - gifted from dear Bridget / Boots - Flea Market find //

I can't stop thinking about that blackberry bush that grows behind my house or dreaming of reading under the shade of a tree with ice tea in my hand.

Picnics by the lake sound too nice and enjoying cucumber sandwhiches on the porch has got me romancing.

Walking barefoot while watering the flowers and floating on the river with the current pushing you along are images I can't break free of.

Summer is calling me and I can't resist the emotions that it brings.

Truly // Sarah