DIY // Hanging Dried Eucalyptus

I have always loved eucalyptus, however, it has definitely become one of my favorite scents since I started getting more into essential oils. I'd never purchased eucalyptus before, so when I saw a DIY on Pinterest with eucalyptus, I didn't realize the dried stems were so beautiful! I immediately knew I wanted to do something similar in our bathroom to encourage a natural, spa-like feel.

It was beyond simple and only took me about 30 minutes to create. All you need is:

• 2-3 eucalyptus stems (depending on your preferred length)
• Driftwood (I found the perfect size at a local non-profit craft store)
• Twine

I cut each stem to my liking and then tied a piece of twine to the driftwood and the stem, being careful not to crush the (semi) delicate dried leaves. When I was done, I tied twine to each end of the driftwood so I could easily hang it from a center point on a small nail. So simple, and it smells amazing in our bathroom!

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

The Happiness Planner

As I've grown up (and I still wouldn't even consider myself fully "grown up"), it's become much more apparent just how important it is to take care of not only my physical health, but also my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It's so easy to let the stress of work, finances, or another of life's many stressors get in the way of a positive attitude and outlook on this beautiful thing we call life.

Some might have an easier go at staying positive than I do. I've struggled with anxious feelings for years now, which is honestly quite exhausting, but I work actively each day to stay as optimistic as possible. Others might already lean more toward "glass half full" if they're not struggling with similar issues or they just generally have a more laid-back personality. But I do think for many happiness is often a daily choice. That's why I love the concept of this Happiness Planner. It's a nice reminder of just how much control I can have over my state of mind.

The book takes you through a set up section first, asking questions like "what makes you happy," "what makes you unhappy," "what are your strengths," "what are your weaknesses," "what are you grateful for," "what are your dreams," and more. After you reflect on these questions, you set goals for the next 100 days and fill out the planner on a daily basis, working off of weekly goals. I haven't finished the set up section yet, but I'm so excited to get started!

I'm sure I'll keep you updated along the way. I can't wait to get started on this very important journey of mindfulness!