Oh, The Places We Go

It's been awhile since I've had a chance to post on here, but I haven't forgotten! Life became a little crazy with a trip to see my parents and friends up north, a job interview, and a visit from a friend I lived with in Roma. It's been a whirlwind, but now I remember how much I love being busy. It makes lazy days like today so beautiful! Especially because the crazy is only going to continue. I finally found a full time job, which means less sleep and freedom, but the opportunity to learn more about my passion for marketing. Happiness all around.
I'm thinking some work style posts are in the future. Financial based companies might not be known for their color and wardrobe creativity, but I like to break stereotypes! This is my secret mission as I start work Monday. Wish me luck!

Here's little peak into my last week:

Winter in Hollywood

Love these colors!

First In-N-Out!

If only we all focused more on loving...

Delicious lunch!

Gorgeous lookout over Burbank and Universal City

Food Crush

This post might be a little biased toward L.A., but indulge me for a minute. I've never been quite so obsessed with one particular restaurant before. It's a first, which is saying a lot, because I love food! Double hearts and underlined. Every time I've been downtown with time to spare, I've found an excuse to pop over to Bottega Louie's. And, yes, I follow them on Twitter and Facebook. If they had a blog, I'd probably follow that too. Their food is as gorgeous to look at as it is delicious to eat. 

If you live anywhere near the L.A., I'd recommend you find an excuse to indulge your inner foodie here. I'm usually content with a coffee or tea and macaroon, but once you taste their food, the real obsession begins. I recommend the pizza and arancini (delicious balls of rice and cheese). Oh, and definitely try the green tea mojito (it's nonalcoholic, so you can have as many as you want). It's the perfect Euro-getaway in the middle of downtown.

*Pictures from Bottega Louie's Facebook and here.

Creative 365

Hello all!

Well, it's been a little quiet over here, but only because my mind has been going in a hundred different directions. I've been enjoying each and every second of this wonderful season and my birthday month! The heart garland in our dining nook came down and leaves and owls went up. Pumpkins are placed and apple cider is stocked in the fridge. I also indulged in pumpkin and salted carmel macarons (best I've tasted this side of the Atlantic) at Bottega Louie today. If you have yet to experience this place, don't waste another second. It is heaven on earth. Maybe I sound a little overdramatic, but I could have sworn I was transported back to a cafe in Italy for a moment. Just a moment. The English speaking gave it away. Sigh.

But my real purpose in this blog is to share my excitement over a book I received for my birthday, The Crafter's Devotional. It is bursting with so much potential inspiration that I can hardly wait to share! I've been looking for some sense of theme for my blog and I think I found it between the covers of this book. So I'm taking you with me for the journey. DIY's and creative insight coming soon!