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5 Things I'm Loving Right Now ♥

  • Friday, February 26, 2016

One of my most favorite things in life is the excitement of looking forward to something in the not so distant future. Whether it's a mini staycation or a night out with friends, the thrill of counting down to an event makes me giddy. It's a small thing, but it produces a noticeably positive difference in my life. Right now I'm looking forward to Coachella in April; the preparations have already begun & I can't wait! Until that blissful moment of packing up the car & heading to Indio, California, I must remain focused on the present. Here's what I'm loving right now:

cinnamon pull apart muffin

Cinnamon Pull Apart Muffin 

I purchased some organic biscuits at an irresistible price. I normally never buy them but couldn't resist. I figured I could integrate them into my repertoire to create a new dish. I hopped around, slightly followed a recipe while simultaneously creating my own concoction. The cinnamon pull apart muffins were a success & my boyfriend gobbled them up in record time.

valentine's day

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day comes & goes as does everything in life. I was pleasantly surprised when my boyfriend got me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We're not very big on holidays so it was just a nice little token of love. I sincerely appreciated it & always love fresh flowers. Thanks babe!

undaria algae oil

Undaria Algae Oil* 

I briefly spoke about the Undaria Algae Oil from OSEA in my Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Her & I'm still digging it. This oil is so rich & luxurious. I feel like a queen when I slather it on after a shower. It smells divine & works miraculously, especially if you're having issues with dry skin.

carlsbad california

Carlsbad, CA

I spend most of my days in Carlsbad & I have no regrets about this. It is genuinely one of my favorite cities in the world because it has everything Southern California & San Diego has to offer without the unnecessary crowds. Blue skies, the Pacific ocean nearby, warm weather, delicious food, fantastic shops,  & good vibes. Paradise found.

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Nana's Hand Me Downs

My Nana passed away about two years ago. Not only did I inherit her car but also a good deal of her clothes & accessories. This shiny purse is just one of the many items from my grandmother's collection. I love its sleek, Art Deco look. It seems retro but also could be modern.

What are you loving right now? :]

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54 comments

  1. Claire SmithFebruary 27, 2016 at 2:37 AM

    Hmm those muffins look delicious! <3

    Gisforgingers xx

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  2. Kelly DoeFebruary 27, 2016 at 4:32 AM

    Such a cute post :) Thanks for sharing.. the oil looks amazing :) xx

    http://beautypeptalk.blogspot.hr/

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  3. MAY CHOFebruary 27, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    Ahhh, I wish I could go to Coachella! I can't wait to see your posts on the festival! I absolutely love hand-me-downs -- especially if they're from family members who are/were stylish back in the day.

    MAY | WWW.THEMAYDEN.COM

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  4. Emma CFebruary 27, 2016 at 6:12 AM

    Soo jealous that you're going to coachella!! Those cinnamon muffins look amazing, I need to find some similar! I'm loving house plants at the moment!

    http://heart-autumn.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. ElyseFebruary 27, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    Oh my goodness. Those cinnamon buns look amazing! Sounds like a pretty good February (except for the passing of your grandmother, my condolences.) That purse is gorgeous, it seems like she had some great style :)
    I can't wait to hear more about your experience at Coachella... after April rolls around lol!

    www.lindseyginge.com

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  6. Noor UnnaharFebruary 27, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    COACHELLA <3333 Have fun there. I have been wishing to go there for a long time now. Hope to make it to the festival someday. Wink.
    These muffin look SO tasty. Too good to be real. No wonder they were a success.

    Noor | Noor's Place

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  7. kmaryamFebruary 27, 2016 at 10:07 AM

    the muffins look delicious and your grandma's bag is beautiful ! perfect for a day or a night outfit

    http://veilbymaryam.com

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  8. Corinne CFebruary 27, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    Ahhh, those muffins look delicious!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  9. KathyFebruary 27, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    The pull apart muffins look great! I am always in the mood for baking so I might try make some :)

    Kathy xx
    www.alongcamekathy.blogspot.com

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  10. Mallory EverhartFebruary 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    These are all absolutely fantastic things to be in love with right now! That bag from your nana is just wonderful!

    Mallory // Perhaps Bananas

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  11. Sarah LairdFebruary 28, 2016 at 2:08 AM

    It'd take up my whole year's travel budget but I'm determined to go to Coachella at some point, I'm so envious you get to go! The muffins look delicious by the way :) x

    Viva Epernay

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  12. Lisa S.February 28, 2016 at 3:53 AM

    You Nana had some amazing taste in fashion if this purse was hers. If I was to inherit any fashion items from my grandmothers I could never wear them. Also those muffins look amazing. My mouth is watering just from looking at them. yum!
    xx Lisa | Following Lisa

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  13. Mary KateFebruary 28, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    Those pull apart muffins are looking delicious!

    Mary Kate
    www.mynewchicagolife.com

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  14. Katie DFebruary 28, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    The muffins in the first picture look amazing! I haven't spent too much time in Carlsbad, but it sounds like a great destination.

    -Katie
    http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/

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  15. TrishnaFebruary 28, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    Aaah, those muffins are screaming at me haha ♥

    tipscapsule.blogspot.com

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  16. GabrielleFebruary 28, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    Oh my gosh, the cinnamon pull-apart muffins look utterly delicious - I could eat all of those right now!!

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x

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  17. Hannah CornishFebruary 28, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    oh my, those muffins! wowza xx

    hannatalks

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  18. Jess H.February 28, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    Well now I'm going to have to clear the calendar and find a way to get to Carlsbad. I haven't been there in 6 years!

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  19. Viviene KokFebruary 28, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    What I'm loving right now is your cinnamon pull apart muffin goodness. Craving one now and hopefully the dozen of muffins I'm having later doesn't give me muffin top :)

    Happy Monday Carmen.

    Real Life Nerd
    www.vivienekok.com

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  20. Bash HarryFebruary 28, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    Your nana has got such beautiful clothes and accessories if I can tell from the purse. It looks wonderful. And the cinnamon muffin looks absolutely delish! I just wanna go om nom nom

    xx Bash | H E Y   B A S H | bloglovin'

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  21. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    Soo good. :]

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  22. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    It feels amazing! :]

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  23. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    While I'm at the festival I'm not usually shooting but I will do my best. :]

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  24. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    House plants are awesome. I agree with you on that one. :]

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  25. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    She passed away two years ago but her clothes keep her memory close. :]

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  26. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:42 PM

    They were absolutely a surprising success & I learned how to make icing. :]

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  27. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:42 PM

    My Nana was a stylish woman. :]

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  28. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    :]

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  29. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    They were amazing. Just add some cinnamon, sugar, & butter! :]

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  30. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    Thank you. She was a stylish lady. :]

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  31. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:44 PM

    I'm pretty frugal year-round so I like to splurge with a festival once in a while. :]

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  32. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    I don't know if my Nana wass stylish or if I just like her sense of style. Either way I've been wearing a lot of her stuff. :]

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  33. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    Wishing I had some right now. :]

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  34. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    Come to Carlsbad immediately. You won't regret it. :]

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  35. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Hopefully they're screaming good things. :]

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  36. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    I hate to admit it but my boyfriend & I ate at least fout the minute they got out of the oven. >.<

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  37. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    :D

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  38. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:50 PM

    Come for a visit. It's beautiful pretty much every day of the year. :]

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  39. ≈ CARMEN ≈February 28, 2016 at 9:50 PM

    It may contribute to muffin top but it is worth it in taste. :]

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  40. Raashi AgarwalFebruary 28, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    Cinnamon muffins and that hand me down purse! Love!!

    Raashi
    raashiagarwal.blogspot.com.au

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  41. Alk AFebruary 29, 2016 at 12:59 AM

    Love this post! Interesting to read! Keep it up!

    www.lifewithalk.blogspot.com

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  42. C (The Life Of C and H )February 29, 2016 at 5:14 AM

    Those cinnamon pull apart muffins look amazing!! -C

    www.thelifeofcandh,com

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  43. The Nerdy MeFebruary 29, 2016 at 6:18 AM

    First, I am so jealous (white jealousy!) that you will be going to Coachella! I wish, I could :/ And second, those muffins look so good! I wouldn't mind having one right now, haha :)

    -Leta | The Nerdy Me

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  44. thefashionsaltFebruary 29, 2016 at 7:04 AM

    The cinnamon muffins look amazing! And I love the purse from your Nana. That is so sweet that she left you those things. I love items that have such memories attached.
    ~Lili
    www.thefashionsalt.com

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  45. Alina@eclecticaluFebruary 29, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    Those cinnamon pull apart muffins!!! Recipe please!

    Alina
    www.eclecticalu.blogspot.com

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  46. AmaliFebruary 29, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    I'm obsessed with facial oils right now, I've never tried algae oil before though!

    my skincare & beauty experiment blog U+1F601

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  47. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 1, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    My Nana had some great taste. :]

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  48. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 1, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    A good pair! :]

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  49. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 1, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    Coachella is so close to me, might as well take a trip. :]

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  50. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 1, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    My car was from my Nana & it sometimes smells like her perfume. :]

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  51. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 1, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    I actually haven't tried it on my face! :]

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  52. HanaMarch 2, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    I love hand me downs - there's always some beautiful things that crop up :) and that cinnamon pull apart muffin looks divine!

    Hana | www.hanarosella.blogspot.co.uk ♥

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  53. Ana ProdanovichMarch 7, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing!! :)

    anaprodanovich.com

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  54. Hilary LevineMarch 9, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    My Grandmother had a similar bag in a pearl color that I wear at "fancy" events like weddings! Love it!

    www.cityteachercountryteacher.blogspot.com

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