Saturday, I ran errands, went to the Farmer's Market, and bought fresh strawberries. I enjoyed the beautiful weather and ate the best homemade black raspberry ice cream.

Sunday, I slept in, ate a homemade brunch(strawberries included of course), sipped my coffee slowly, and caught up on the latest episode of Hart of Dixie. Then, I caught up on both homework and my workout routine. As a bonus, my friend Brandon planted a seedling of his mint plant for me to keep. I had painted a pot to put it in a few weeks earlier, but I just got around to picking up the finished product yesterday. It is definitely adding a cheery spot to my current stress-zone of a dorm room. Hopefully, I'll keep it alive and have fresh mint all summer to infuse in my water with lemon or cucumber!

I truly believe that one of the most important things I've learned as a college student is how crucial productive Sundays are to my well-being. I have recently made it a habit to spend Sundays all by myself and take the time to do the things I may have neglected the previous week to prepare for the week ahead. I always allow myself to wake up slow, then I make a to-do list for the week ahead. I usually manage to squeeze in a small workout to push my routine into action, and then I make a point to get ahead and start work on the most daunting project for the week ahead.

I've grown to love Sundays, instead of spending the entire day stressing about the week ahead.

This has definitely become my latest mantra.

pinterest favorites.

cactus cookie jar | peachy skirt | airy bedroom | DIY personalized necklace | logo design | dreamy home style

Feeling bright, girly, and fresh this week.

I will be in the same dorm I've been in all this past year when I come back to school after summer break, so I've been fighting the itch to move all my furniture around and rearrange all my things. I'm seriously looking forward to having a fresh start. I've already filled a page in my sketchbook with ideas to make my old room feel completely new.

I also have plans to change around my bedroom at home a bit, just so I have a more "mature" space to come back to when I visit home. (that means goodbye orange walls!)

Because of these two things, I started a new Pinterest board, to collect inspiration solely for the places that are my own.

my Pinterest.

how to drink more water.

So I've talked a LOT about this blog and where I want it to go, but only recently did I sit down and actually plan out specific things I want to talk about. I honestly think I've kept this blog strictly personal for so long because I feel so intimidated by the thought of giving advice or offering actual tips and tricks.

So then I thought, you know what? I'll start small and simple. I mean, really simple. And therefore today, I'm welcoming a new feature where I offer bits of inspiration and tips about the things I know best. Starting with tips for drinking more water. It don't get more simple than this, y'all.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm water's #1 fan. I'm one of those lucky people who actually love drinking water. I harp on my friends to drink more water. Even if you think you're getting enough, you probably should be drinking more.

1. Get a giant water bottle and keep it with you at all times.
It doesn't have to be a Camelbak or some kind of fitness water bottle. (Although I have a Camelbak I use to take to the gym and love it.)
I've talked before about my love for The Mason Bar Company. I use their 24 oz. Tumbler with the glass straw and LOVE it. I love drinking from glass because the water tastes so clean and cool.  And 24 oz. is a lot of water, people. I also truly believe that sipping away absentmindedly through a straw helps. I fill this baby up several times a day without giving it a second thought.

2. If you don't have a filter already in your fridge, get one to keep inside.
I've only used Brita filters and have been pleased with them. I use the Space Saver one in my dorm room, and it fits in the DOOR of my mini-fridge. No precious shelf space gets taken up! Fellow college students, you have no excuse.

3. Download the WaterIn App.
I just recently downloaded this app, and I'm obsessed. As a design nerd, I love the super sleek and simple design. It's completely customizable so you can edit how many ounces your glasses are. I straight up entered "24 oz." for my "One Bottle" and BOOM: now when I finish off one of my Mason Bar Tumblers, I just click a button and it adds to my total for the day. It's seriously that easy. And you can customize how many ounces you want to drink a day. A good formula to use is: your body weight x 2/3 = total number of ounces. And then, just add an extra 12 oz per every 30 minutes you work out that day.

4. Infuse your water with fruits and herbs.
My school's cafeteria has mint and cucumber infused water which I drink almost daily. The refreshing taste makes me feel like I'm having a treat instead of drinking regular water like I normally do.
I also love to infuse a lime slice or two in my water, but of course you could always just add classic lemon.
A Beautiful Mess did a post on infused water recipes, and there are a ton on Pinterest.

from the weekend.

I actually went home this weekend for Easter, and it was just what I needed. I managed to squeeze in as much relaxation and family time as I could before exams. I now feel ready and refreshed to finish out strong during this final week of class. Plus, all the fun time I spent catching up with old friends made me so excited for the adventures to come this summer. I'll be counting down the days starting now. ;)

pinterest favorites.

earrings | colorblocked ensemble | east coasters(get it?? LOVE IT.) | mint car | type | risotto primavera

Feeling both classic and fresh this week.

I know the weather has been turned upside down these last couple of days; it's been FREEZING here. I'm definitely ready for the familiar warm spring days we should be having this time of year.

my Pinterest.

alive and well.

First of all, I know what this looks like, and I promise that I won't be only using pictures from Instagram from here on out. (Although I am, admittedly, a tad obsessed.) But please bare with me during these last few weeks of the semester. It is crunch time, and I haven't exactly been frolicking around campus with my DSLR in tow. (Although I should make time to do so this weekend. Spring in Asheville is too beautiful.)

I've been churning out projects and working out almost daily. (!!!)
I feel good. I feel inspired. I feel ready to clean out my body and my brain.

This came up on my Pinterest feed the other day, and I couldn't agree more.
I don't have much to show for anything right now, but I have high hopes to come back to this space with more plans and projects.