Lavender Craze

♫ Beach House- Better Times ♫

(Images via: Pinterest and Tumblr)

Ever since my visit to Clairmont Lavender Farms I've been obsessing over lavender products. Since lavender season is in full motion I've been trying out many lavender-infused products and  lavender flavored desserts. I've recently tried: lavender iced lattes, lavender oil/lotion/soap, lavender spray, and lavender chocolate ice cream....allllll worth it if you ask me! My favorite though, are the lavender iced lattes I've tried at various tea houses and the organic lavender oil I bought at Clairmont Farms. Lavender oil has many health benefits: it helps induce sleep and has a calming/soothing effect, it's a bug repellent, it's great for pain relief (muscle tension), it improves blood circulation, and tons of other health benefits. I love lavender season I'm hoping to visit Provence's dreamy lavender fields one day.....most definitely noted on my bucket list! ;)

x

StephC

Renegade Craft Fair

(TJ Maxx straw hat, H&M light jacket, Yoins bucket bag, Necessary Clothing sandals,  Vintage embroidered dress)

I got to attend this year's Renegade Craft Fair in DTLA's Grand Park on Sunday. For a first timer it was pretty fun, I like supporting local artists and musicians so this was definitely the place to be! There were some pretty rad things for sale and I'm glad I got to get inspired by these artists. I fell in love with the handmade dream catchers, dipped indigo scarves,  the woven wall hangings, and the beautiful stationery sets. 

There will be another fair in December so I'm hoping to make that one too! You guys should definitely check the next one out...who knows it may be in your hometown next! :)

x

StephC

Art & Eats

♫ Bad Weather California- Keep it Together ♫

Mr. Waffles! ^^

New Pow Pow Long Beach street art murals! ^^

Berlin Bistro's  favorite Mexican Chocolate Mocha ^- Totally recommend this cafe in Long Beach, one of my all time fave!

Local record store in LB- Fingerprints  , all time fave record store to chill with friends and check out new music. 

Berlin Bistro's signature garlic pomme frites and Margherita flatbread, scrumptious! ^^

Cafe Maji's artsy desserts and lattes are a MUST try!

Milk + Honey's Lavender Iced Latte is oh so heavenly! ^^

Finally tried out Go Get Em Tiger cafe bar in Larchmont Village ^^

Almond Macadamia Iced Latte from GGET ^^

Mr. Waffles enjoying his evening walks. ^^

LA rooftops tho...

Running into hidden artsy gems in DTLA 

Artists District ^^

(All images taken by me)

Random iPhone recap of these past two weeks squeezing in time to run errands, try new cafes/new eateries, LA adventures, discovering artsy gems, hanging out with my pup, and chasing sunsets. All well worth it!

Happy week loves :)

x

StephC