This year autumnal rusts, plum, and emerald tones are the colors of the season with trends influenced heavily in 70s and 90s comebacks; I mean have you seen that Caboodle’s are back?! I’d be lying if I didn’t say I still use my glitter purple one!

Labor Day usually signals the end of summer and the beginning of Autumn for many, but this weekends weather was a perfect reminder that it is still Summer, at least until the 22nd! I'm fighting every urge in me not to pull out my Autumn décor, listen to folksy rainy day tunes, and consume as much pumpkin to my hearts content.

I wanted to enjoy sunshine, ocean air, and time with friends and family in California for my first week in my 30s. The last time I was in California in May it was for sad and unfortunate circumstances for my Grandma's memorial service, and I wanted to go back and have a great time.

Turning 30 is a little surreal and they weren't lying when they say you'll have a better sense of self and direction. I can honestly say, I am far more prepared for this whole adult deal thing than I was at 20, and I suppose I have to finally accept that I am an adult *sigh*.

Holy moly, where did the last 10 years go?! Tomorrow I turn 30 and while today marks the end of an era tomorrow marks the beginning of a new one.

I honestly cannot believe it's here!

This last weekend was beautifully sunny and it was perfect for visiting the Volunteer Park Conservatory…