california dreamin'

{image via ffffound!}

My friend Tatiana is visiting from Puerto Rico this week! We are literally melting in this Arizona heat so we decided to take a little impromptu road trip to San Diego. Cool ocean breeze here we come!

vintage steamer trunk

{image via design sponge}

I am in love with the idea of using a vintage steamer trunk as a fun alternative to the traditional side table. The best part? The trunk belonged to the homeowner's great grandmother and even has her name printed on the side. Stylish and sentimental... My favorite combination.

summertime chic

{via the sartorialist}

I wish I could pull off a summer look like this. She is so put together, but doesn't seem like she's trying too hard. How do those French women do it? The shoes, the bag {oh the bag!} and that breezy shirt... perfection.

*What's your summer uniform?

tour de thailand

{phang nga bay}

{james bond island}

{sea kayaking}

{exploring the coves}

{this is the life}

{tiny muay thai fighters}

{nothing like a cold chang}

{kiwi, sunset swimming}

{soft shell crab in tamarind sauce}

{stairway to heaven}

{the grand palace}

Our trip continued as we made our way to Phuket, Thailand. We stayed at the beautiful Kamala Beach Resort and spent many a lazy day by the pool or getting Thai massages. We watched Muay Thai kickboxing and went sea kayaking in Phang Nga Bay. We were all very sad to leave Phuket, but there was more to see in Bangkok!

Bangkok is a city like no other, we were in awe of the sheer number of people bustling around the streets. We shopped at the weekend market, toured the Grand Palace and ate ourselves silly. Our favorite restaurant in Bangkok was Nara and I could have eaten there every. single. night. I still dream about the soft shell crab in tamarind sauce. It's without a doubt the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. We had such an amazing time in Thailand and we can't wait to go back!

*Update: According to Random.org Aubrey is the winner of the Thailand giveaway. Thank you all for playing!