my friday five

A great way to beat the winter blues

is to add a little bit of summer fun into our homes. 

That's why my table's all set with a little bit of coastal inspiration this weekend!

And speaking of the weekend…

it's definitely a cause for a little 

mental celebration and 
a little physical relaxation.

It’s been a busy week, I’m sure… for us all!

But, I do want to tell you
I have a few fun things lined up for the blog next week,

but in the meantime,

I wanted to share a few of things I’m

slightly obsessed with this week…

I’m planning on hydrating, exfoliating

and soothing my skin all at once with

this gorgeous handmade organic

oatmeal, goat milk and loofah soap

that also contains essential oils.

Al these natural ingredients are perfect for 

cleansing my face and keeping is healthy.

These soaps are blended and crafted by 

my amazing friend Agnes,

who cares as much about organic 

products as I do!

The lastest craze,

and deservedly so…

Trader Joe’s

Everything but the Bagel

Sesame Seasoning Blend!

If you haven’t tried this,

march on over to your local

Trader Joe’s and try it!

I gave up eating all breads and bagels,

except for Ezekiel Bread,

a few months ago, so this little shaker

gives me the sensation of eating a

doughy "everything bagel" without the consequences!

I just sprinkle it on my eggs

in the morning and yum…

My bagel cravings subside!

Speaking of Trader Joe’s,

another one of my new obsessions are these

"Nothing but Fruit & Nuts" wafers.

It’s like a grown-up version of a fruit roll-up!

My favorite is the Fig & Walnut flavor,

and literally, all it has in it is figs and walnuts.

They also come in Apricot & Almond 

and Date, Hazelnut & Cacao.

My husband and I had the

most amazing time in Westwood over the long weekend

and we stayed at a new little boutique hotel

named the Plaza La Reina,

right near the UCLA campus in Los Angeles.

Please check back next week for all the fabulous

details and lots more photos of this

darling vintage-inspired little getaway!

(It's such a romantic destination too!)

ciao for now! 

fabiana