On Saturday, I spent the day exploring Ocean Side with my boyfriend and his family. It was a perfect day to walk alongside the peaceful pier, and to enjoy the refreshing salty breeze that came with being near the ocean. Everyone along the pier were so friendly and sweet, most of whom were elderly couples walking their dogs and enjoying each other's company. The pier was lined with shops, restaurants, and of course hundreds of boats! Each boat embodied a unique characteristic, and we had a swell time admiring the differences in architecture between the modern boats and older boats. We ended our day with dinner by the ocean side in Carlsbad, and of course some late night bowling :)

The Common Good Market

Today, I had a great time catching up with old friends and coworkers at Invisible Children's Common Good Market. The idea of this market was to support local vendors and businesses that embrace creativity and ingenuity, while creating a cozy atmosphere of community and conversation. The market was absolutely lovely, with music from live bands, and delicious food from local food trucks. My favorite part was walking from booth to booth, browsing through what each vendor had to sell. They were each so creative in their own ways, selling items ranging from vintage book lamps, to wooden pallet bookshelves. I bought myself a traveller's mug, which I highly look forward to drinking my morning tea from :) With that being said, I truly appreciate all the originality and time it must have taken each vendor to handmake the items he or she sold. It inspired me to start using my sewing machine again, and to start fixing up the vintage dresses I picked up from various thrift stores :)

Wishlist Friday

Ahh, I'm definitely a sucker for chambray shirts and chunky scarves. Next time I go shopping, you know what I'll be looking for! :)