Lavender is Life

Last weekend, Tim and I braved the 100℉ weather and ventured out to Oregon City for the Lavender Festival at the Oregon Lavender Farm. With views of Mount Hood and bright purple lavender all around us, it was so, so beautiful. Not to mention the scent! Imagine taking a luxurious lavender-soaked bath - that's what the fragrance was like walking through the fields.

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While wandering the farm listening to the awesome local bands, I sipped on lavender lemonade, which is probably the most refreshing drink I've ever had - yes, it was really that good. I mean, just look at the photo from my Instagram! The festival also hosted vendors - everything from handmade rugs, jewelry, and artwork to candles and natural beauty products. There was lavender wreath making and a distillation demonstration, which was so interesting! I've read about the process, but I've never seen it in person.

Tim and I also enjoyed lavender beer and lavender cider - serious yum. And on our way out we picked up a Killa Dilla, a quesadilla larger than our faces, to share 😋 It was absolutely delicious. We ordered the "basic dilla," which comes with mozzarella, cabbage, marinated red onions, and a "secret tangy dressing," and we added grilled veggies. Holy moly, you guys. I can't do its tastiness justice.

As the title of this blog post suggests, I use lavender constantly, so I thought I'd share how I work it into my daily and weekly routine.

My favorite ways to use lavender essential oil:

1. Combine your favorite non-scented, natural lotion with one drop of lavender to moisturize and treat yourself to a little at-home spa experience 💜
2. Put one drop into your mascara bottle to support strong, healthy lashes 💜
3. Diffuse 3-4 drops at night to aid sound sleeping or make a pillow spray with it for the same benefits 💜
4. Add 2-3 drops to your laundry detergent, especially when washing sheets or towels 💜
5. Add 3 drops to your wool dryer balls when drying laundry 💜
6. Use a roller bottle to experience lavender's calming properties on-the-go 💜

Do you love lavender essential oil? What are your favorite ways to use it?

Style // Farmers Market Casual

Tim and I absolutely love visiting the PSU Farmers Market. There is always awesome produce and yummy snacks. We spent our Saturday morning strolling through the market, taste testing whenever we could, and looking out for veggies that were on our grocery list for the week.

We couldn't find everything on our list, but we did end up taking home some delicious zucchini, red onions, and fresh basil (the basil smells so good!). We also caved and purchased some spicy pepper jelly, which is absolutely delicious.

It was definitely a cozy, casual morning, so I threw on some yoga pants and a comfy shirt and jacket. After working all week, comfort is probably my #1 priority on the weekends ;)

I can honestly say that I don't believe there's been one weekend in my adult life that I haven't worn yoga pants for the majority of the weekend. They are just too comfortable!

We're looking forward to many more weekends spent at the Farmers Market and I'm looking forward to more yoga pants in the future ;)

Outfit details: Yoga Pants // Victoria's Secret | Top // Hollister | Jacket // Mountain Hardwear | Shoes // Sorel

Style // Chambray & Tulips

This chambray shirt has always been one of my favorites. I like that it buttons all the way up the front and that the sleeves have some fun structure to them. It also goes with almost anything since it's fairly neutral.

The capris are from Gap, but I actually thrifted them from a store in Portland. Such a good find! I stole the fedora from Tim... it's one of his favorites and just happened to go perfectly with my outfit ;)

My shoes are Toms lace-ups with a floral print. I got them when my friend Rachel and I went to the Toms Warehouse Sale together in Corona a couple of years ago. The wait was insanely long, but once you got in, it was awesome! There were such unique styles and everything was marked down to an incredible price! It was such a fun day spent with a wonderful friend.

I'm not going to lie, even though the tulips make these photos look bright and cheery, it was pretty cold outside! I had to throw on my sweater from Cotton On for the rest of the photos out in this beautiful, expansive field across from the tulip farm.

I'll be the first to admit I have a love affair with Dooney & Bourke. This bag goes with every outfit and is the perfect size to carry around the essentials plus my camera or a good book. When I was younger, my best friend's mom bought their bags and I think I subconsciously fell in love with the brand when I was 7. ;) I'm currently obsessing over one of their totes that would be perfect for work!

Outfit details: Blouse // Jessica Simpson (Macy's) | Capris // Gap (Thrifted) | Fedora // H&M | Shoes // Toms | Purse // Dooney & Bourke