Shopbop SALE!

This morning on Cup of Jo I saw that there is a "secret" one day 20% off sale happening on the amazing online shop shopbop, they carry so many different designers and always have classy basics as well as fabulously trendy pieces.  Go to their site today and snatch up some of the adorable summertime looks while they last. 


The code is INTHEFAMILY20 and the sale ends at midnight tonight! 


Enjoy the shopping!

When Stress Sets in...

When stress sets in remember to take time to hug those that you love, look around and find beauty in your surroundings, take a deep breath, and say a little prayer! Hope that when you are overwhelmed this week you remember these little tips and that they help to brighten your day...also chocolate always helps! 

Looking Back on the Weekend

I hope that you all had a completely relaxing and lovely weekend! Monday is once again upon us, it always seems to come too quickly and I am not always ready for it! Today will be a busy day at work, but looking over some photos from the weekend brings a smile to my face. 

{ Photo booth fun with Dan at the Westmont Spring Formal.  We had an amazing time dancing the night away! }

{ Beautiful sand art }

{ Stunning skies after lots and lots of rain. }

{ An adorable Makeup sample from Benefit and Hot Pink nails. }

Stunning Art

Hello lovely people! This past week I purchased my first painting from a phenomenal artist (and new friend of mine!) Jourdie Ross.  She has recently starting painting full time and I was fortunate enough to get a look inside her studio and I fell in love with the beautiful piece below and had to take it home with me!  I cannot wait until I live in a place where I will be able to paint because I know that this painting will look fabulous on a bright wall...I am thinking deep teal or dark purple. 


 I hope that you are all so happy that it is Saturday I hope that you have exciting (or relaxing) plans for this weekend!! 


xo, Erin 

"A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires."

-Hedy Lamarr

Stormy in Santa Barbara

As all of you who live in Southern California know everyone here panics when it starts to storm.  People suddenly seem to forget all driving rules and the roads turn into a chaotic mess. When I was watching the news this morning I noticed that other parts of the US, who usually would still be experiencing winter, will have a more pleasant weather week than CA...oh how the tables have turned! 


I am looking forward to a few more rainy days here, I find that when it rains I get a lot of cleaning and studying done and always love falling asleep to the sound of the raindrops.  


What do you all do on a rainy day? Have a fabulous Thursday and stay dry Californians. 

Spring Training Photos (finally!)

I have been a little behind on blogging due to an insane work schedule and studying for dental school, but today I decided to make some time because I missed the blogging world and remembered that I had yet to share about my spring training trip to Arizona.  Baseball season has now begun but my dad, brother, and I flew to Scottsdale catch a few of the last preseason games.  The weekend was full of delicious "manly' food, baseball, sunshine, and bonding time so I enjoyed every minute of it! Cannot wait to see the San Francisco Giants in action this season, hoping for a trip to the World Series again! Go Giants!!!!

Sunrise-Sunset Watches

The other day I came across an add for La Mer watches.  After going to their website I fell in love with the "Sunrise-Sunset" collection.  Summer is just around the corner and I am looking forward to long afternoons at the beach and relaxing during the warm evenings on my porch with a novel and some iced tea! There are four watches in the collection and my favorites are "sunrise" and "mid-day", the colors are amazing and I know it will look fantastic with workout gear or my swimsuit.  Plus for $38 it's tough to pass up!

{ Images from here }