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

{flash!} A most memorable evening ( surrounded by dead people! ) watching one of my favorite flicks. A palm tree lined sky, prosciutto, wine and cheese and True Romance . The Hollywood Forever Cemetery has become one of my favorite LA spots! It was a total blast laughing and cheering my favorite scenes with the crowd.  The perfect way to say goodbye to brilliant director, Tony Scott, with not only an introduction to the film by his wife but also a special surprise at the end when a teary-eyed Patricia Arquette made an unexpected speech. Ben had only seen the movie once years ago when we first started dating so for him, it was like watching a whole new film and it was super-cute witnessing his reactions.  A personal highlight for me... his tapping me on the shoulder in the middle of the movie and gesturing to a brightly-lit  statue , the tombstone of Johnny Ramone. I freakin' love this town. He caught a little video snippet of Patricia too! xo

My Sunday mornings are often spent making  super-yummy waffles ( or cinnamon rolls ) while listing to this super-awesome mix. And if you've been invited over, be prepared for a lot of singing along, some possible dancing ( spatula in hand ) and  mouthwatering yumminess . Here's 34 kick-ass tracks for your lazy Sunday. xo Check out past mixtapes here !

  Thought I'd create a fun summer mixtape to kill your legs. Check it out  here  and enjoy!   xo  

Not only did this awesome photo of my dad make it in this book coming out in a few weeks... but it also made it in this trailer! Totally rad. Pre-order your copy here ! xo

I ate this for lunch twice this week! Thanks, Melanie . The forecast is predicting sunshine this weekend. Maybe even enough to lay out? I'll be short one husband on Saturday so while it makes me a little sad... I'm welcoming the weekend with open arms and am sure I can find a few, little  projects  to keep me busy. Bloglove: * The hubs and I will definitely be attending this this weekend. * Loving this take on how the villains of our adolescence would look if they were alive today. * Come and visit me in LaLa Land ... * Eggs are awesome... and so are these great things you can do with them for Easter. * Come on, weather! It's  short-wearing time ! *  A really sweet moment . * Oh, to be a  princess . And OMG... Cannot wait for this movie! Have a lovely weekend! xo

This time of year you will often find me with my nose in a book. There's just something about springtime that makes me want to lay outside and read to my heart's content. But alas, I have a confession to make... my bookshelf is full of purchased volumes whose bindings have yet to be broken. Therefore, I've made myself a promise to try  as hard as I can  to pull a novel off of my bookshelf instead of buying something new. With that said, here's my spring/summer (maybe into fall/winter) reading list... I'm actually kind of embarrassed that I haven't read some of these yet! I have a habit of re-reading my favorite books over and over again instead of picking up something new. What's on your reading list? 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 ...

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...

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

Happy Friday! I guess everyday is Friday for me lately (not working and all that fun stuff). This week we went to the outlet mall and picked up a  french oven  from  Le Creuset , these snazzy shoes and a lot of other goodies. We overindulged a little bit but sometimes it's nice to spoil yourself from time to time. Bloglove: * This  photo series  shared by  Veda House   reminds me of my dreams . *  Happy days ... make sure to play the music. * Loving this  kate spade video  via  Active for Fashion . * A great blogger tip from  Wonder Forest . *  Hula Seventy  displays what's not so impossible with  IMPOSSIBLE Project's  new film. * Check out this refreshing and helpful post from  Seablanket . I have no idea what the hell is going on in this video but I've been diggin' the song this week. ...