Good Day, Sunshine!

It's time to do this. And to do it ferreallll! The idea has been present for so long, whispering in seemingly inopportune times, but now is the time to finally start posting. As someone with an expert memory, remembering fun times and laughing along the way is one of my very favorite things, so I'm hoping this will be the perfect keepsake. I'm so ecstatic to call this wonderful sunshine life mine, and I'm excited to capture it, remember it. (points if you got the taylor swift reference). Aaaanyway, I'm in serious disbelief that my junior year of college (!!!) is just under three weeks from over. Crayzay. I want to remember all the fun, happy, sunshiney shenanigans with my best friends and adventures in independence and making my dreams come true...So here goes!

To add a little sparkle, I also plan to share some of my maaaany favorites {beauty stuff, inspirational verses and quotes, movie/tv/media chatter, and fun finds} every so often. Get. Excited.


Sunshine Seasons: Junior Year Diary.

christmastime

christmas time is the best time ever. i am convinced.

tree time. sparkle nails. the grove. yummies.

sitting by my [ginormous] tree all lit up and prettily decorated. sipping peppermint chocolate chai [a mix of chai & peppermint hot chocolate]. reading by the tree. sleeping in. driving around looking at lights with my family. baking christmas treats with my mom. consuming nearly everything peppermint. festive and super sparkly nails.

christmas shopping. beverly wilshire and the grove with sister.

christmas shopping. family day trip to LA. pretty lights at the beverly wilshire and the grove. listening to non-stop christmas music [especially harry connick jr. and the carpenters]. lots of family time.  yes, christmastime, you are magical.

Confetti of the Day

{Note: I started writing this a few weeks ago but have this tendency to be a perfectionist and didn't want to post it until I felt completely content with it. But hey, I'm not looking for perfection, I just want to document fun little parts of my life. So, here goes. And thankfully the weather's cooled down quite a bit.}

These little things have been making me so happy lately. Even though the weather is still lingering the 80s {so craazayy!}, these treats make me feel all cozy, comfy, and fall-y.


1. Pumpkin Spice Latte + Carmel Sauce: Oh. My. Gosh. So good. It combines some of my favorite flavors and brings the deliciousness of the pumpkin spice to a whole 'nother level. The nice Starbucks barista suggested using carmel sauce instead of carmel syrup, but I'm sure it would be great with both. It's the perfect early November drink, so I'm filling up before my peppermint cravings go into overdrive.


2. Tony Bennett Duets II: I've never been a Tony Bennett fan, but more like "Why is this guy on every Thanksgiving/Christmas special doing that fast-talking-slow-singing thing." Cut to a little while later when I was new to Spotify and noticed this particular album on the front page. Something in me whispered "give it a try" and boy, am I sure glad I did! My favorites are his duets with John Mayer, Carrie Underwood, and Michael Buble. It's the perfect autumn album for the not quite Christmas music time. Give it a listen why don't cha.

new beginnings.

hi there! i'm grace. i think that life is just the greatest. i'm a little bit obsessed, so i figured now's the time to share the things that make me incredibly happy, bring me inspiration, and add sunshine and sparkles to every day. life's too short not to be celebrated, so join me, why don't ya?

a little bit about me:
twenty years young. lover of family, Jesus, best friends, & nights that turn into wee hours of the morning. nail polish, nickname, eyeliner, and glitter enthusiast. californian. college is the best thing ever. laughing is my favorite pastime. crazy for Christmas. proficient in making weird faces. city girl through & through, but i sure do love my grandma's cowboy boots. no day is complete without lots of smiles & a prayer of gratitude. : )