Friday Favorites

It has been a whirlwind of a week - first official day back at work, first day of school, visits to the chiropractor, and even a mild concussion - I feel like the week has knocked the wind out of me, figuratively and literally. Sometimes, I feel like my body is telling me, "Lady, relax!" My body (and my doctor) have ordered me to rest and hey, I'm not objecting. 

So here's to a restful weekend! 

Last weekend's brunch: green juice, a bowl of grapes and my first acai bowl 

A throwback, childhood favorite 

Wise & encouraging words found in an unexpected place

Cure for these unbearably muggy nights 

The colors, the packaging: Asian beauty product aisle 

Labor Day Weekend

We made a trip down to Northern VA again but this time for a very very special reason: to meet our little nephew! He was born only a few days before my birthday and so we made the drive down as soon as we got the chance. 

our lovely travel companion

We were a bit worried about driving during Labor Day weekend but as luck would have it, we made it there in good time. And just in time for dinner.

organic three bean chili

the new daddy. and of course, baby must eat first

The visit was filled with snuggles and being completely smitten. 

daddy and uncle trying to get baby b to smile 

uncle y was brave and offered to change baby b's diaper. and he did a fantastic job, if i say so myself. 

proud uncle! 

Baby B, 

See you soon! 

Love, 

Auntie Grace & Uncle Young 

Fall Nail Polish Picks

Back-to-school excitement, sweater weather, football season, the beautiful foliage. Fall may just be my favorite time of the year. Fall is the season I met some of my closest friends. It is also when Y and I started dating. The smell of the crisp autumn air brings such nostalgia. 

Fall is also when I bring out my jewel-tone, neutral, and dark nail polishes. Here are my fall nail polish picks: 

L to R: Essie- Topless & Barefoot, Essie- Miss Fancy Pants, Essie- Parka Perfect, Revlon Colorstay- Spanish Moss, Revlon- Posh, Orly- Ruby, Essie- Luxedo, Essie- For the Twill of it 

Happy National Dog Day

to the best pup in the world, Miss Laila. 

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. 

Birthday Florals

Last week I celebrated my 29th birthday. Truth be told, I was never a fan of my own birthday. Being an August baby, as a wee little one, I felt sad that I didn't get to bring in cupcakes or donuts to school to celebrate with classmates. But as I get older, I have learned to embrace my birthday as a time to reflect on the past year and to anticipate and usher in the new.

It was a wonderful, wonderful day - a day of scavenger hunts, sushi and surprises. 

It seemed like a good occasion to embrace florals so I paired floral pants with a simple, crisp, white shirt, my current favorite heels and a gold necklace I bought at a fundraiser. 

Shirt: Nordstrom, Pants: H&M, Shoes: Steve Madden, Bag: Latico, Nails: Essie Ballet Slippers