weekend recap: hamp it up.

as promised, i made a conscious effort this past weekend to take more pictures and document our summer fun in the hamptons. and while we did pretty well snapping shots during the first several hours, the days {and photo ops} eventually got away from us, leaving just these cuties to show for the weekend. luckily, it was a beautiful, sunny day and henry and the boys were looking their finest… leaving us with some pretty great pics. quality over quantity folks. for a few more gems, check out my instagram:

cozy cottage.

don’t get me wrong- i love being back home on the east coast. and, having grown up here, so appreciate the aesthetic of this coast’s architecture and design. but, that being said, i’ve been growing increasingly nostalgic for my santa barbara bungalow. the driftwood accents, white couch & beachy neutral tones that once filled my sb abode seem somewhat out of place in my greenwich apartment… and continue to remind me that i no longer live in my prized cottage just blocks from the beach. i know it will take some time, and, with a few minor tweaks this apartment will soon feel like home… but in the meantime, i will continue to look at these images to remind me of my dearly missed, very cozy, bungalow.

images via pinterest

morning rituals.

getting up in the morning is hard for me. i like my bed. it’s warm & comfortable & really too big. and i like cuddling with henry. even when he’s sitting on my face/legs/back. so it is a rare occasion that i do get up with ample amount of time to go through a proper morning ritual. typically my morning involves rolling out of bed, taking a quick shower and throwing on a sparse amount of makeup. so, when i woke up at 5:15 this past monday morning {don’t ask, i have no idea}, i took the time to indulge in morning activities typically enjoyed by those quite less lazy than i:

{bath time! i was finally able to enjoy the yummy bath supplies i’ve had for months: fresh lemon sugar bath cubes & philosophy cinnamon bubbles}
{mini facial: la prairie face wash followed by a masque}

{putting my face on: rather than quickly throwing on my trusty juno oil & some mascara, i had time to apply the whole shabang: la prairie tinted moisturizer/cle de peau concealer/laura mercier liquid eyeshadow/sisley eyeliner & mascara/mac lipglass}

{she’s a creep and kept staring}

{all tied together with my favorite summer scent}

outfit of the day.

zara blazer / american apparel tank / citizens of humanity jean shorts / classic black converse

seeing as i’m not one of those bloggers that has a family member/boyfriend/best friend that moonlights as a professional photographer, i have always been hesitant to attempt to post pics of my daily outfits. {it really is a one woman operation over here} i attempted this selfie yesterday morning and the result, while not amazing, will have to do. i loved this outfit, and the blending of east coast chic {chanel-inspired blazer} with coast cool {cons/jean shorts} i was into it. and if the reviews of this photo aren’t too cringe inducing i may keep up with these outfit of the day posts.

{oh, just a few effects}