Strollin' through the LB

I've found myself looking forward to the weekends for my wonderful afternoon strolls with the pups. Mister works close so we head out about an hour before he gets off, to walk slow and truly take in our surroundings. Long Beach has such a retro, vintage, laid back vibe, mixed with some of the most beautiful trees and flowers I've seen anywhere. The weather is always the perfect 75 degrees, so you can imagine the endorphines that take over when the vitamin d starts soaking in. By the time we arrive to greet papa I'm clear headed, happy glowing, and smiling from ear to ear!

Beach House colors Pop /// Vintage Mailboxes

Flower Rows /// Huge windows on Old Homes

These smell like warm vanilla /// Purple Haze trees are my favorite

Architecture /// Green on Green on Green

Cactus Yard /// Sunset House

Retro Apartments /// Weeping Willows are so Beautiful

Homeless Foodies /// VW Vans are everywhere

Get outside today and see the beautiful details you've been over looking in your neighborhood!

Drey $ Nicole

Inspiration Nation

A few days ago my best friend, Siera J, told me to check out A Beautiful Mess blog. I went to new reader, and came across Elsie's cute little vintage store with a sweet shoppe, run by her equally adorable little sister. There they serve yummy treats like cupcakes, cake pops and bubble tea, right inside the vintage store! Two birds...!? One stop shop!? I instantly became inspired and although I could not go to the actual store, (as badly as my little heart wanted to!) I ran down the street to my favorite local bubble tea shop called Bethany's, and got the usual house drink: cassia seed milk tea with boba. I enjoyed my treat on the stoop of my home, soaking in the sun, just breathing, thinking, and letting that good 'ol vitamin D fill my body with endorphines. My roomate, Oliver even joined me in conversation, funny photos and laughter. Marley cat and Bentley came out and explored in the sun too! So thank you, Elsie, for inspiring a good few hours of my day today from the simpliest little detail in your blog. I look forward to becoming a daily reader.

Happy inspirings!

Drey $ Nicole