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You all know how much I love butterflies, and that’s definitely the theme of this post!!

I also threw in a couple of photos of sweet treats; the coffee drink is from Dutch Bros., and it’s called a Black Forest Freeze (it’s cherry chocolate flavored!!) That drink was quite possibly one of THE best beverages I’ve ever tried! 😍🍒🍫

Butterfly Look #1: 💜🦋💛

Butterfly Look #2: 💗🦋🕷️💜

Album I’m Listening To…🎶🎧🦋

Thanks to the magical land of YouTube, I recently discovered an artist from the ’90s that I’d never heard of, and that’s Sister Soleil! ☀️

This album, Soularium (1998), is the perfect mesh of punchy electronica, sassy grrrl power and dreamy introspection. With song titles like AOL and Dial Up, it’s a time capsule that has that distinct late ’90s flavor!

Torch is an edgy dance tune that I find myself replaying, and Chair is laced with a mix of angelic vocals, piano and a fierce beat. From start to finish, it feels like a joyous ride through the early cyber age!

One of my favorite songs on this album (funny enough – it matches the theme of this post!) is Butterfly, which wraps up the album on a dreamy, reflective note that feels as breezy and warm as a summer’s morning.

I’m sooooo happy to own this album, and it’ll definitely be looping in my car for the foreseeable future!! 🎶💕

I fall into routines very quickly and easily, so it’s not surprising that anywhere I go to get a coffee, it’s always the same:

“I’ll have an iced mocha, please!” 😃

AND THAT’S GREAT. But it is nice to try something new every now and then, and that’s where the new Butterfly Lemonade Refresher at Starbucks comes in. It didn’t take much for me to decide I wanted to try it – the word butterfly is in the drink name, and that’s pretty much how I knew I’d try it!

The drink is dazzling to say the least, and I like that this outfit compliments the purple!

The drink was actually REALLY good, and is perfect for a warm/hot day. The colors were also fun to look at and the little pearl “beads” at the bottom were squishy and fruity!

Here’s to enjoying the early fruits of the approaching summer on the horizon! ☀️

Ahhhh, May 🌸: The month when the temperatures start to warm up!! It always feels like the gateway to summer, therefore, I feel in high spirits for warm, sunny days ahead.

Feeling whimsical and nostalgic (my standard factory setting), I recently wore a bear-themed outfit and an outfit that made me feel all the Goosebumps vibes!

🐻 Bear Flair 💕

💚 Pops of Lime Green 🖤

Goosebumps and an iced mocha: what a heavenly pair! 🧋💚

I’m obsessed with color gradients, and coordinating my butterfly clips to wear in two different shades of the same color gives me the utmost joy. There’s just something about accessorizing!

Happy May! 🌸 May the warmer days inspire us. Let’s goooo!

I’ve always loved whimsical statement purses! A panda purse has been on my wishlist for a looong while now, and so has a cherry purse. Well, check check! I can now cross those off. 😎

Panda Outfit 🐼💕

Wearing black and white was a must for this one! I love the variety of purple accessories I picked out for this look, too. (The rose necklace is my mom’s, and so is the dress, which she let me borrow!)

Cherry Outfit 🍒💕

All things cherries, please!! This outfit definitely has a theme! 😄

And there you have it!! A panda-themed outfit and a cherry-themed outfit. My fashion dreams have come true! 🐼🍒

The week leading up to Easter has been full of wearing cute bunny-themed rings, bunny basket photo ops, capturing pretty sky moments and, of course, BAKING!!

So, feast your eyes on some Easter goodness to get you in the spirit! 🐰🌸

Ta-daaaaaah!!! Behold, Peep sugar cookies! I love how they turned out, AND they’re delicious! They were really fun and easy to make.

Here’s wishing you a happy Easter this weekend, with loads of goodies! 💝🐥

AHHHHH, and just like that, my favorite season has arrived!! It was fun strolling through Target with my sister this past week, seeing all the spring-inspired things decorating the store. Add in that we both grabbed a Starbucks before embarking on our store stroll, and you have the perfect leisurely outing!

With that, I thought wearing something with pink and yellow accessories would be the perfect spring touch! The harness belt added an edgy statement to the soft floral theme. 🌼🖤🌸

So, here’s to finding the joy in the everyday things this spring, whether it be admiring the flora in bloom or simply listening to the birds singing in the trees. Or, just admiring the spring décor in your local stores! 😉

They say April showers bring May flowers, and while we’re not near April yet, I didn’t want to wait to buy a new umbrella for when the next rain storm arrives!! My previous panda umbrella broke after a few years of owning it, and so I wanted a replacement that was just as fun. I feel like this cat umbrella really suits me!

I also styled this little black dress with pink accessories, a Hello Kitty purse, and a pink bow in the back of my hair!

Closing My Etsy Shop 🥀

I took several months to consider whether or not I wanted to close my Etsy shop, and as of a few days ago, I officially shut it down. It did make me feel a bit sad, but I realized I was essentially losing money just by keeping it open; keeping listings active costs only a little, but it still adds up, and what I was making didn’t even itself out. Plus, for some odd reason, my shipping cost was more than other shops comparatively, which didn’t make any sense to me, even after meticulously checking my shipping preferences? Weird!

Anyhow, I’m thankful for the time I had on Etsy and for the sales I made! I’d like to make a special shoutout to The Tote Trove who has been a returning customer for years! 💖 Thanks for supporting my Etsy shop!

My sister is getting into Etsy again and makes ultra cute purse charms (here’s her shop!), so I’m happy to donate my label printer to her so she can get good use out of it. And of course, I’ll still be an Etsy buyer! ☺️

I’ll still make stuff, but it’ll just be for my own use. So, cheers for continued creativity!

My friend and I went for a lovely walk mid-week, and I got to enjoy the sight of beautiful blossom trees blooming everywhere! For my outfit I wore to see Scream 7, it reminded me of the gorgeous blossoms I photographed, and the butterflies in my hair captured the blossom essence! 🌸

Aren’t the blossoms gorgeous?? The skirt I’m wearing looks similar to them! 🥰

Seeing Scream 7! 🍿 (Spoiler-free)

On Friday, I went to see Scream 7 (first showing), which I had been anticipating for so long!! I’ve been so hyped up to see this one, and for me, it did not disappoint!

I can not EVEN COUNT how many times I jumped and gasped while watching this movie. Even just the previews alone terrified me from the start, haha! (I scare super easily). The amount of jump scares in this film was amazing, and it took me by surprise every time. Nothing felt predictable; the storyline itself had me guessing and questioning everything along the way. There were many nostalgic references to the past Scream films, which I appreciated!

Ghostface definitely felt like a menacing entity that filled me with dread and utter fear anytime he appeared on the screen. I could feel my heart pounding and I would hold my breath any time a character was trying to hide from his wrath. Also, I did not expect to feel so much heartfelt emotion when it came to Sidney and her daughter; seeing their relationship bloom throughout the film actually brought tears to my eyes! 🥲

I personally felt this was one of the most terrifying and well-made Scream films in recent years, and I’m so glad I got to experience it in theaters! (Side-note: I was so happy to see Ethan Embry play a part in this film! *swoon* 😍 💕)

There are all sorts of fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day/week, and for me, it was trying the Cupid’s Brew from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf earlier this past week, and also baking sugar cookies for my family members for actual Valentine’s Day! Check out the cookies at the very end of the post. 💘

And of course, a Valentine-y outfit was in order!

Didn’t the cookies come out so cute?!?!?! Ahhhh! 😍

Wishing you a lovely and sweet Valentine’s Day! 💘

I feel like every year Valentine’s month approaches, I’m reminded why Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays!! The reason is pretty simple, too: red and pink together as an aesthetic, chocolate, and baking themed cookies to share. I love the joy that Valentine’s month brings me when I see things decorated in cute hearts!

With that said, I put together two Valentine-inspired outfits at the end of January! ❤️💖

Look #1 – Vintage Valentine Vibes 🌸

Look #2 – Cherry Letterman Outfit 🍒🖤

And to end on a sweet note – that’s a homemade iced mocha, decorated with red and pink sprinkles! As you can see, I’m diving into Valentine’s month. 😍