{Seagull footsteps in the sand}

On Sunday night, I was feeling overwhelmed – about my busy week, upcoming speaking engagements (here and here), and a few unfinished details about the wedding. As I was getting ready for bed, I brought back one of the most helpful tricks I learned while writing my thesis in college. I pulled out a notepad and started writing down all of the things that were on my mind that were either small (finalize hotel reservations for Austin during SXSW) or large (finish editorial calendar for the next three months).

While seeing it all on paper was pretty nerve wracking (especially when my list topped off at six pages), it allowed me to refocus my energy, relax, and most importantly, to gain some perspective. My schedule is undeniably packed, but my list of worries is seemingly insignificant in comparison to larger things like my relationships, the health of my loved ones, and my overall happiness.

Do you have any tricks for tackling anxiety?

Balenciaga Sunglasses, J.Crew Sweater, Zara Skirt, J.Crew Pumps, Reed Krakoff Bag, Maybelline ‘Coral Crush’ Lipstick

I love color blocking since it makes it okay to combine shades that normally wouldn’t work together (tangerine/pink, blue/green, navy/black). The same can’t exactly be said about this sweater, since it merges three very neutral tones, but the execution was too perfect to pass up. I bought it as a great layering piece for New York Fashion Week, but decided it would be just as useful worn yesterday afternoon, once the heat finally let up.

{Hyacinths that make our gray walls look purple in the morning light}

This was a good week. It was productive and fulfilling and made way for evenings that were quiet and still. The days were unseasonably warm, even for L.A., so we took full advantage by eating outdoors, and going for walks before the sun went down. This weekend will be spent doing quite a bit of work, but since the weather is supposed to stay nice, I’ll hopefully be able to do some of it in the backyard. Here are a few of the things that made me happy this week.

{An adorable gift: a notepad that I plan on keeping with me at all times}

{Vintage inspiration – mustard yellow dress + a jeweled brooch}

{Heart paperclips that make office organization fun}

{Favorite dessert in L.A. – Gjelina’s Butterscotch pot de crème}

{Heart garland to brighten up dreary afternoons}

For Valentine’s Day when I was a little girl, my mom would let me hang little heart-shaped lights in my room, which I’d methodically weave in and out through the slats in my trundle bed. Their red glow was soft and soothing and I loved to just lie in my bed and look up at them. It’s been years since I’ve had them, but when I came across the same set at CVS the other day, I knew I had to bring them home. It’s funny how something so insignificant brought back such nice memories, so along with my new heart-shaped headboard, here are a few of the other things that have been adding some color to my life.

{I’ve been mixing and matching vintage floral pins}

{My obsession with all things pastel-colored knows no bounds}

{Half and half manicure: half bright pink, half bright orange}

{Peachy sandals (old J.Crew) + cherry jeans (c/o Hudson)