Thursday, June 27, 2013

Scents of Summer

Summer in my opinion is hard to find a scent that complements the heat, and with the excess of sweat not to mention the humidity... I've been on the hunt for Tommy Bahama Martinique. I had the pleasure of first smelling it on an island in Florida and fell in love. It is a very pure scent while it highlights and complements cleanly and fresh vibes. I also however LOVE oil perfumes but to me there not summer friendly. I would prefer something more light. While this Tommy Bahama has my heart for the summer these below are a few scents that's are awesome and definitely worth trying depending on your preferences. Below is the summer set I snagged while I could. It's fabulous because it has the huge 3.5 ounce Bottle a travel bottle spray (Great for that beach bag) AND a lotion! 










Here are some of the few scents I mentioned that are great too! Enjoy.



Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue









Marc Jacobs Daisy , DOT is great too!








 The Lilly Pulitzer Collections 








Ambre Oil <Brown>






Rebl' Fleur by Rihanna 






Unbreakable by Khloe' and Lamar











Burberry Brit













Paleo Dinner Delight

As some of you know, I'm trying my best to eat Paleo. For those not aware of what this is check out the link! It's great :)

This was a great paleo dish worthy of trying! Challenge your tongue!          



Restoration

I've been on this crazy up and down adventure and still going. As I have been really pondering the next thing I have just slowly realized restoration... Key being REST. As I begin to search in my spirit I realize God is so much bigger every second. It absolutely fabulous to me that he can meet me where I'm at and work in me every moment. I have had a crazy month! From my birthday to life changes to being an aunt! And enjoying to grand privilege of celebrating a precious moments and re-building relationships. And moving to a whole new place in 3 days y'all!!!
               Over time people "people come and go" in your life. This may be one of the hardest things for me to understand. When I invest in someone, I love whole and pure. Friendships may be one of the most important things to me. And in this for lack of a better word "journey" have realized not everyone has this same thought process. I have the beautiful gifts of loving and connecting. "Long distance" is not a word I have ever feared. One of my best and closest friend lives about 1200 miles away and it works. When you love someone no matter the relationship it just works and is grand. I have a very few "friends" who have gone out of my life for whatever the reason. I can say there has been one relationship I have missed dearly but know its rather ended. To this very day however I would do anything for this person. Over this past year has been the most come and go with people in my life. I decided to be step out and meet new people which despite how "outing" I am this is NOT anywhere near my favorite things at all. I don't care for meeting new people usually, depending on the situation. I mentioned my friend earlier Madeleine and shes wonderful! I'm so blessed to have the best friends I do for sure. To start off my most lovely and sweet is my dear Sarah Rose. We became friends in an odd way from the get go but she is wonderful and I'm SOOOO incredibly grateful for our bond and what it has become. We are complete opposites but it's perfect.
I have great friends, and most live in the Southern part of this place called the United States. I wouldn't have it any other way. I have too many dear ones to mention all at once! But I will brief you on my... well see here's the thing.... I would call her more of a sister because well besides the fact I love her so much it hurts, there's just something about her. But shes not a huge fan of "titles" which is one of the many reasons I love her. <in this I'm her best friend although she hates admitting it> And well she completes me. More to come on that cholo later!

Despite the many awful times and the best I'm really searching for the restoration with our Father. I feel as though in this season I've been blessed with I say, "Yes, Lord". And inviting him to dwell within me more and more. Because ultimately He is the most important relationship I can ever have. He is my Victory and I so enjoy the reality of him. And being free to live in him because he is my hope that breaks the darkness in me.

I look forward to again starting a new clear page in an entire new city and diving into the next chapter.

Proverbs 22,11

"One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with Grace will have a friend in the King".