Petite Insanities

After  days  of not so good green juice after not so good green juice, we finally found one we actually liked. A nice, refreshing cucumber and celery flavor with hints of apples and greens. If you have to go green this is the way to do it. 2 green apples 2 cups spinach 6 leaves swiss chard 1 cucumber 4 stalks celery 1/2 fennel bulb 1 bunch of basil Enjoy! xo Sécia F O L L O W    U S   O N    I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

Looking back at moments captured on gloomy afternoon walks and dreaming of inspiring color palettes. It's the last day of February which means lots of colors will be blooming and lots of time spent outside in the near future. The jasmine has already starting blossoming in the neighborhood and has quickly become my favorite fragrance. Hope the end of the month finds you all well. xo

As Ben and I begin our  3 day juice reboot , we're quickly realizing how vital vegetables really are in one's daily diet. While we're taking it to the extreme and only consuming raw veggies, anyone can start by just incorporating a little into their diet each day. Micronutrients are destroyed when food is cooked and processed so don't forget to grab that apple in the morning or eat some raw carrots with lunch. One day of juicing has already made a huge difference and I think it's something we will continue for a very long time. Of course, I plan to eat solid foods again very soon but will continue to incorporate my new, green friends in my daily diet. With that said, here's a nice juice  on the sweeter side ,  courtesy of our   reboot ,  to have as breakfast... 3 carrots 2 green apples 1 small, piece of ginger (about 1") Juice, pour over ice and enjoy! xo Sécia P.S. I'm hungry. F O L L O W    U S   O N

Wouldn't you love to come home to one of these at the end of the day? Take a look inside of this retro home above  here . Vintage trailers and caravans to come! xo

In preparation for Lent, this week is the last we will see of sushi, shopping and many other little vices we love so dearly. Ben and I even bought a juicer yesterday. Come Monday morning, it's detox time. I'm partially excited and partially terrified. We have a true talent for motivating one another so I see good things to come on the juicing front. I'm sure I'll be sharing some recipes with you soon! But for now... Bloglove: *  Tokyo  is calling our names thanks to Lenorenevermore. * Kate is having  a girl  and I can't help but be just a little bit jealous. *  Morning Light in my Room  is a new favorite. * Old Brand New makes me miss New York to pieces. * Best DIY ever by the inspiring Amy. * I heart choo! And a little pre-taste of the Oscars this Sunday... I am so excited that Billy Crystal i

These little guys are some of the yummiest sliders ever ! Thank you Christine and Denise for inviting my lonely self over on Valentine's Day, pouring me bottomless glasses of wine and introducing me to this super delicious and super easy recipe. Ben and I couldn't resist making them again and made a few tweaks of our own. Remember, you don't have to use beef. My lovely friends made them with ground turkey and they were amazing. What you need: 1 lb. lean ground beef (Ben wants me to stress that 80/20 is the best beef to fat ratio for flavor) 6 small rolls 1/2 white onion, diced blue cheese crumbles 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. butter salt & pepper ketchup (if desired) In a small pan over medium heat, toss onions, balsamic vinegar and butter. Cover with lid but stir occasionally making sure there is constant moisture in the pan. Careful not to burn the onions. If moisture is escaping you might need to turn down the heat or add a little water. When th

As some of you may know, this week is Modernism Week in Palm Springs, California and we had the unique opportunity of touring the newly named historic site, the Menrad House, designed by William Krisel. It was the perfect balance of casual flow and minimalist simplicity. All I can say is I wanted to move in right then and there. Loving this retro design and those clerestory windows allowing for all of that natural light without sacrificing ones privacy. That artwork is fantastic and the bedding in that master bedroom...  love . This patio cover is to die for. A genius way to provide a bit of shade without feeling closed in. The design is so simple but the overall effect is absolutely stunning. Apparently, these homes sold so fast that a brochure was never even produced to promote them. I snapped a few shots of the neighboring houses and will share them soon. Next up, a tour of vintage trailers and caravans on Saturday. Can't wait to get inspired for wh

you are cute... ...when you're not trying to eat my sandwich. xo

This is how real men eat burgers. Dean Martin was the king of suave with those sexy, black curls and that velvet voice. I can't help but swoon whenever I hear That's Amore , or smile at  Ain't That a Kick in the Head?.  I can totally imagine Dean devouring these complete with TV tray. He was the man. recipe  //  poster xo

Um... I so  cannot  wait for this... xo

Oh, what a week! Mine was filled with afternoons at the movies, nights alone with my thoughts, card games with  friends  and fresh-baked  chocolate chip cookies . Not sure what lies ahead this weekend but I'm looking forward to sharing my time off with my two favorite boys. Bloglove (lots to share this week): * I have a new love for  pink depression glass . * This little  video advertisement  for balloons is super cute. * Ben and I plan to purchase our very own  my roots lie here  print shared by  Down and Out Chic . * Go  bold  or go home (think I can convince Ben that a little hot pink in the living room might be awesome?). * This is glamorous  takes us away  to barcelona, spain *  Dear Photograph , a new favorite found via  hellovanny . * Can't resist Becky's  bloody valentine cupcakes . * Um... wow... who would have thought that  painting a couch  could look so amazing

Today at 12PM PST (3PM EST) the very talented  Scott C.  of  The Great Showdowns  will be painting a new showdown and has invited anyone who wants to watch to do so via  livestream . Seriously... awesome. If you're familiar with this brilliant artist then you know what I'm talking about when I say how utterly excited I am to witness him in action. Here are just a few of his recent renditions as well as some of my favorites. See if you can guess each film. Wondering what film he's going to paint today? Be sure to watch him in action  here ! xo Follow my blog with Bloglovin

ryan gosling , robert pattinson , michael fassbender , ian somerhalder ,  shia labeouf , justin timerlake & jimmy fallon ,  ewan mcgregor , robert downey jr. ,  johnny knoxville , bradley cooper My very favorite GQ men. All dressed up and sexier than ever. I have a crush on each and every one. My current favorites: Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper.  Which one is your favorite? xo