Flower Mart Finds

A couple of weeks ago my mom, sister and I made our way to the flower mart in Downtown Los Angeles. My mom was in search for flowers for a new vase she had bought. My mom bought some tropical flowers that reminded me of summer. I kept insisting on the sunflowers because they were so beautiful and ideal for the season. My mom wasn't really feeling the sunflowers, but I was so I bought them for my home. Aren't they just beautiful? I put them in my patio and they stayed alive for a little more than a week. 

P.s. It's a short work week! 

YAY!!! 

I hope you guys have a beautiful long weekend! 

Last Week

Before we were stricken with fear, before we were saddened by tremendous loss, and before the city of lights was darkened by horrific attacks we found ourselves at the happiest place on earth. Sharing some pictures I took on my iPhone of my visit to Disneyland and California Adventure last week. I hope you guys have a good week regardless of what we hear on the news. 

Take care and be safe! 

Hollywood Bound

A couple of weeks ago my sister, a friend and myself headed to Hollywood. It's been a while since the three of us have gone out so a night in Hollywood was cool. Our plans for the night, Florence and The Machine at the Hollywood Bowl. Oh my God you guys! This was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. If you ever get a chance to see them, please go! You will not regret it. Anyways, just wanted to share some of my pictures of that night. 

National Pumpkin Day

Today is National Pumpkin Day, yup it's a real thing. Just wanted to share some pretty awesome pumpkins I've seen lately and this cute little scarecrow. Do you have any favorite pumpkin foods or recipes? I sort of like anything pumpkin including this adorable tee! 

Peggy Sue's Diner

If you've driven from Southern California to Las Vegas, you've probably seen Peggy Sue's Diner. I've been going to Vegas once or sometimes even twice a year for the past 13 years and I finally went to Peggy Sue's Diner. This Diner is like no other, it has gift shop, two dinning areas, a pizza parlor, and a Dinosaur park. Such an interesting place, definitely worth a visit. 

Lights & Water

Ah! Las Vegas, our last stop on our family vacation. The city of sin, lights and water fountains. Yeah, I'm throwing fountains in the mix. I think you can find a water fountain in almost every hotel located on the strip or at least it seems like it.  The fountains that take the cake in my opinion are the dancing waters at the Bellagio. Sharing some pictures of the lights and fountains of Las Vegas!

One More Stop

Our vacation this year was one of many first, it was our first time visiting certain cities, national parks, eating certain foods and visiting the Hoover Dam. After leaving the Grand Canyon we headed to Las Vegas, Nevada. However, prior to arriving in Las Vegas we made a pit stop at the Hoover Dam. We arrived just in time for sunset. 

In case you're not familiar with the Hoover Dam, here are 5 quick facts:

1. Built between 1931 and 1936

2. It's a concrete arch gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River

3. On the border of Nevada and Arizona

4. Cost over 100 lives

5. Named after President Herbert Hoover

The Hoover Dam was not a stop we were 100% sure of making so we didn't book a tour. We roamed around for a while taking in the massive construction and pondered on how such an enormous construction was completed in the early 1930's, a time when workers didn't have the heavy machinery, equipment or technology we have now. It's quite impressive. 

Don't you guys just love when the sky is filled with clouds and cast a shade of beautiful colors? I'm not a fan of sunset because it makes me sad, but I do enjoy watching colorful clouds move in. 

Before we knew it the sun had disappeared and the night was upon on, so we made our way to our car. I took this picture while walking back to the car and wish I would have paid more attention and tried to capture a clearer picture. Look at the size of the moon! 

p.s. The whole time I was there I was reminded of the the movie Fools Rush In. I've always enjoyed that movie and I think it's time to watch it again.