top: c/o sugarlips || blazer: theory || shorts: cutoffs || shoes: target || belt: thrifted || bracelets: miscellaneous

It's been proper summer weather here lately (i.e., hot). Most days I just want to sit in the pool and drape my sweaty frame in front of the air conditioner vent, but sometimes I muster up the courage to brave the heat and go out to further explore the town. One of my favorite things about this pretty city of mine is the rich history, despite it only being just over a hundred years old. Case in point: I had the chance to go inside a B-17 bomber from World War II last week. The nineteen forties/World War II have intrigued me for as long as I can remember (which is probably explains why Captain America is a favorite movie of mine...in addition to the whole Chris Evans part, that is) and when I stepped onto that plane, I felt transported back in time. And dressed in my pretty lacy tank, courtesy of the lovely folks at Sugarlips, the heat wasn't so bad either. Definitely two things to be happy about!

Adding to my happy list...

the smell and feel of sheets dried in the sun || the color white, the warm kind that changes color in the light || little sisters that snuggle in your bed early in the morning || the moment during a summer night when it switches from hot to mercifully cool || pulling weeds out by the roots || the feeling when your sun-warmed skin slips into the pool || the 1940s and history in general ||


What are some things on your happy list?

shirt: target // skirt: thrifted // shoes: target // belt: forever 21 // necklace: forever 21

My brain is officially fried (so I apologize if nothing makes sense) and I'm exhausted, but my sophomore year is finally over and summer is here. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. I wish I could have enjoyed them more, but it was just rush-rush-rush, work-work-work, try-to-get-everything-done-in-time. June is looking pretty busy too, but I'm looking forward to having a bit more time to--gasp--relax.
And yes, I feel like a broken record, so I'll stop talking about summer now.

Things to be happy about...

warm summer nights || chocolate ice cream with brownies || carrots from my garden || spontaneous mid-morning adventures || ballet performances || simplifying and reorganizing || my beautiful mama || exciting summer plans || good hair days || dancing in the front yard || being done with school (obviously)

What's on your happy list?

Have a beautiful day, friends!

I'm convinced that the days between pressing "place order" and the package arriving on your doorstep are the longest days ever. It's always a test in my patience, hah! In the middle of a piano lesson, my sister and I heard the rumble of a truck, looked out the window, and screamed simultaneously. The doorbell rang and there was a pretty box on my front step, containing an even prettier nikon d90. This camera is phenomenal, guys...and is there anything better than that snap happy new camera feeling? I think not.

Adding to my things to be happy about list...

sipping coffee on a thunderstorm-y afternoon | brainstorming for new projects | a blank page and a pencil | chocolate haupia pie | pulling weeds in the garden | chats with friends over caramel mochas | freshly painted nails | sharing a bed with little sisters | muscles sore from working out | group skype calls with best friends | late nights at the movies | writing poetry in the sun | new cameras

What are some things on your happy list?
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[top: gap / sweater: target / jeans: american eagle / belt: thrifted / boots: stolen from mama / necklace: c/o the poppy co]

I'm not going to lie--I didn't have the greatest of weeks. It's not that anything went horribly wrong, but nothing particularly noteworthy occurred and the sun hid its glorious face for nine long days (an extreme rarity in these Oklahoma plains). The sun keeps my spirits up, not to mention it's a primary source of my inspiration, and with it gone, well...

But now the sun has returned and after a long, gloomy week, the weekend has arrived. I couldn't be happier. Today was river exploring, driving practice, being silly while thrifting, and a spontaneous ice cream run (I may have broken my lenten fast...totally worth it).

A few things to add to my happy list...

driving in the golden light, windows rolled way down and radio turned way up : : spending time with my favorite eight year old : : clutching a tiny hand and watching our shadows twist before us : : a freshly cleaned room : : pasta with white wine cream sauce and mushrooms : : azaleas in full bloom : : the return of late sunsets filtering through new leaves

What are some things that you're happy about?
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