socal and sun

 [a camellia from mom's garden]

I have certainly been MIA for the past week, but with good reason, I assure you! This girl flew home on Sunday (Spring Break, technically), and Orange County sure did welcome me with sun and greenery. Boy, it's green around here! It's amazing what a little rain can do for this SoCal desert.

You could probably guess what's occupied my time so far: sleeping, jogging, eating, and watching (tv & 500 Days of Summer). I also got to grab a coffee with (and pick the brain of) the uber-stylish and so, so sweet Angel (aka wedding-planner-extraordinaire behind Events of Love and Splendor). Angel, you give the greatest advice. :) Can't wait to do it again sometime!

My trip out here did include a special mission: sorting through my room/closet to prepare for my parents' move up north (Northern CA, that is). No easy task. I have, however, come across (and asked to steal, hehe) some AMAZING treasures from my parents, including my Dad's vintage Levi's jacket, navy Talbots blazer with oh-so-80s shoulder pads, and some of Mom's old jewelry that I'm so glad to take off her hands. :)

Don't worry, I'll be splashing photos of all my finds across the pages of LID very soon. :)

Toodles,