what home is.

Just a few shots from a quick trip to my parents' house last week. When I think of the word "home", this is what I see. What do you see? Have a lovely Sunday, friends. xo. 

Casual Friday

black & white stripes, jeans, black flats: easy peasy outfit perfect for grabbing coffee, driving two & half hours back to my city, and enjoying the last bit of sun before the Washington rain returned. I'm already scheming about all the ways I can work this top into my Spring wardrobe--this simple outfit was just the pre-funk. 

Have a wonderful weekend! Have anything fun planned for Cinco de Mayo? I'll be working, so have a margarita for me! xo. 

top: Forever 21, jeans: American Eagle, flats: Target, necklace: thrifted, watch: Stacy McBride

Insta Wednesday

 iced coffee for sunny, productive days | favorite taco place to catch up with a lovely girl

 day trip to Snoqualmie Falls | sunny Sunday afternoon at Lake Padden

 cherry on top | graduation announcements (thank you SO much for all your advice, it really helped!)

 morning coffee in my mama's office | BBQ on a warm evening

 cuddles with this sleepy boy, one of my favorite parts of visiting home

 an exciting package waiting for me | local goods for an early Mother's Day present

a quick stop on the way home | blooms in my parent's amazing backyard

So, there's a snapshot of my life lately. Between working and doing some writing/editing/submitting of old nonfiction pieces, I got a chance to jump home for two days to surprise my family, since I won't get to see my mom on Mother's Day. It was a quick trip, but such a relaxing couple days--a much-needed escape. 

I apologize for not posting very much in the last week. To be honest, I haven't felt inspired when it comes to blogging AT ALL lately. I thought once I graduated and had so much more free time I would focus on this blog a ton, but for some reason the motivation just hasn't been there lately. I've barely been taking any photos, either...not sure what my deal is! I think I'm just in a funk right now, creatively. Does this ever happen to you guys? How do you get out of it? I want to get back to feeling inspired and excited about blogging, but I'm not sure how to do so! Lay some advice on me, ladayz. 

guest posting at the You Are Project

good morning, lovely followers!

I am guest posting about thrifting on a new website called the You Are Project today. They are all about empowering women to be who they were meant to be as well as improving relationships between women--which I think are some of the same points of style blogging, yes? One of the founders, Lauren, asked me to post & I was more than happy to. See the post here, & have a wonderful Tuesday! xoxo. 

grown up for a day

Man. Looking at these makes me realize how much I love my school. 

First of all, happy Monday! I hope you're all having calm, slow, coffee-filled mornings to ease you back into the work week. As for me, I am spending today on a mini road trip to Snoqualmie Falls--so I really cannot complain. 

These are the last of the photos my friend Danielle took for my graduation. This is my "fake adult" look: red lips and a white blouse symbolizes adulthood to me, apparently, but I had to throw in some jeans & my favorite shoes. Because let's be real here, I am no adult. I'm not sure when/if that's happening, but for now I'll have to fake it. 

So! I now need your help! Look at this post, this post, and the photos above, and let me know which photo you think should be on my grad announcements. I really have no idea which I like best, & would love your input. Since you're all fashionable and artsy & know what's up. Thanks in advance! xo. 

blouse: Buffalo Exchange, jeans: Urban Outfitters, boots: Charlotte Russe

insta Sunday

cute roommate / heaven in chocolate peanut butter form

pining for summer clothes / classy decor

proof that I graduated / celebrating a friend's 21st

beautiful hike on a perfect PNW spring day

soaking up sun / beating friends at cribbage. 

livin' the dream. enjoying the sun. loving my friends. you know, the usual. 

find me on instagram @charityvictoria! hope your weekend has been lovely. xoxo

florals for spring, how groundbreaking

When driving a friend home last weekend, I came upon this gorgeous, completely picturesque neighborhood complete with tons of cherry trees blossoming, bright green grass, picket fences, tulips gardens, and adorable children riding tricycles on the sidewalk. It's in a part of downtown where hardly any college students live, which makes perfect sense. I knew I wanted to take some of my grad photos there, before all the blossoms fall off!  

I went with a simple spring dress, because sometimes simplicity just works. And part of me wanted to match my environment...maybe I've been reading too much Selective Potential? Either way, I'm happy with this set. Think any of these are the one for my grad announcements? Holla at me! 

Spring, thank you for being here. I couldn't be happier to see you. 

dress & sandals: Target, belt: thrifted