Petite Insanities

We decided to get outta dodge last weekend for a temporary escape from the brutal fire near Los Angeles so we packed up the pup and headed for an adventure to the Cabazon Dinosaurs ! Remember this funky place from Pee-wee's Big Adventure ? Aside from the scorching 104 degree heat (no joke!), it was pretty awesome checking out the massive T-Rex. I even ventured inside, climbing up the inside of his belly until I reached his jaws (just like Pee-wee!). It was hot... like ridiculously hot... but totally worth it. Truly one of the weirdest roadside attractions. If you're ever looking for something strange and fun in the desert, this would be it! xo Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

It's summertime and we have a bunch of fun new items in the shop ! New notepads , gift tags and so much more! Watermelons and flamingos and dinosaurs too! Wow! This stuff is so awesome, I kinda just want to keep it all for myself! I'm loving these neon summer vibes! Don't forget we still carry our super-cool art prints in 5x5 and 12x12 too! Order yourself a little package of California sunshine! You deserve it! What's your favorite new item? xo Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

What cool photo traditions do you have?! xo Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

We're back with another favorite spot in our Brunch Love series :: Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar . This is the cutest, little coffee shop in Pasadena and they have such a yummy twist... a toast bar ! These toasts are incredible! It's so hard to pick a favorite (and honestly, you don't have to... I just get more than one!). If you're looking for a light brunch treat then this is the place. The coffee is delish too (and oh so pretty). I'm dying to try their hot chocolate bar but there are so many yummy flavors, I can never choose! We love a good frozen hot chocolate and guess what... THEY HAVE ONE! Can't wait to go back and keep trying new treats! L&H date anyone?! xo Sécia LOCATION & HOURS Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar 1383 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104 Monday - Saturday: 7AM - 5PM Sunday: 8AM - 4PM Check out more from our Brunch Love series  here ! F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::  ...

Ben and I are constantly on the hunt for the best donuts we can find and it's safe to say that Donut Friend is our very, VERY favorite joint.  Yeah, yeah... I know that donuts are not technically brunch but my response to that is SAYS WHO?!  We think they deserve a spot in our Brunch Love series  because, well, donuts. Good enough for me! DIY donuts. Super fresh donuts. Guten-free, vegan donuts. Need I say more?! We are obsessed with these yummy babies and it is seriously so difficult to pick a favorite so I think we've developed a pretty good system: We get a four-pack (or a six-pack if we're really hungry) between the two of us and that way we can just take bites of everything! So yeah... we think Donut Friend is worth the Brunch Love stamp of approval. In fact, I'm craving them like crazy ever since I started writing this post so... see ya later, I'm off to get my fix! In case you were wondering, our favorites are :::  Husker Blu...

Three words... Breakfast. All. Day. YES! We've been enjoying breakfast/brunch/lunch at Blu Jam Cafe for years and there's a reason we keep visiting... and revisiting: the atmosphere is chill, the staff is awesome and the food is amazing every single time. They have three locations in the Los Angeles area but we're valley livin' so the Sherman Oaks branch is our spot. Daniel, the sweetest most friendly general manager ever, often stops by the table to say hello and chat and we always leave with a smile.  Mmmm... french press coffee. I almost always get one of the many varieties of the eggs Benedict but this time I wanted to try something new (AND SWEET!) so I went for their signature dish, Crunchy French Toast. The not-so-secret secret - they roll it in corn flakes to give it a unique crunch AND it doesn't come with your average maple syrup... It comes with the yummiest vanilla bean sauce ever! SO GOOD! Ben got the Migas which, as you can see, ar...

Santa Monica can be a nightmare to navigate on the weekend but this little gem is off the beaten path just enough to get in without a reservation or waiting for a lifetime. Blue Daisy is not only super cute, the food is also to die for! They put us in a little, intimate corner (hence the low-lit photos) which was perfect for some sweet Sunday time with my love. Just look at those figs and goat cheese breads, drizzled with honey... and those zucchini hash browns with poached eggs and a side of horseradish and cream cheese sauce... OMG I'm craving them again just dreaming about them! There's my honey and his yummy Bloody Mary (topped with a slice of bacon, of course). Don't worry, he's not two-fisting it, that's my mimosa! Yum! xo Sécia LOCATION & HOURS Blue Daisy 609 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90403 8AM - 10PM Check out more from our Brunch Love series here ! F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   :: ...

Our new 5x5 prints for the shop have just arrived and they are beyond awesome! The dinos even approve (and anyone who knows dinos knows they are very hard to please). Get 'em while they last! Use code REOPENING for free shipping on all orders for the month of March. xo Sécia F O L L O W   U S   O N   I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

Tucked away on Sunset Blvd. is a little diner with a lot a flavor. Dinette has some of the best waffles and breakfast pizza we have ever tasted! And trust us... we are always on the hunt for waffles and pizza! It's outdoor only seating which makes people watching a lot more interesting- people watching in Downtown LA is pretty crazy to say the least. Just look at the aftermath of our little brunch date! YUM! Now if only I could get them to pay me  in free meals  to write such rave reviews. Hmmm... xo Sécia LOCATION & HOURS Dinette 1606 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 Tuesday-Sunday: 8AM - 5PM Monday: CLOSED Check out more from our Brunch Love series  here ! F O L L O W    U S   O N    I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

It's been a looooong time but we're finally back! The blog got a facelift, the shop has been re-stocked and is even better and we have an instagram account! We're so cool.  Take a look around, say hello and send me an  email  if you'd like to collaborate! Use code REOPENING to get free shipping in the shop. It feels great to be back! xo Sécia F O L L O W    U S   O N    I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia

The amazing Crystal of Crystal Cartier Photography captured my love and I in the sunshine the other day. I love photographs composed of pieces that cause you to focus on the little things and appreciate them even more than you did before. She's awesome and I always have fun with her when she makes me stand (or dance or be goofy) in front of her camera. Check back soon for the yummy second half of that day in the sun. xo Sécia F O L L O W    U S   O N    I N S T A G R A M   ::    @seciasophia