I hope you all have had an amazing week! With the long weekend ahead, it’s coming at a much-needed time. Ya feel?

The week started off on a yummy note with a trip to Ceremony Coffee Roasters in Baltimore. I’ve drank their coffee before, but going to their shop was the greatest experience. They had avocado toast. Need I say more?

With our trip to Orlando coming up this weekend, I’ve been trying to eat extra healthy and get back into my workout routine. I’ve been drinking this yummy smoothie recipe every other night for dinner and I’m feeling more energetic already!

Tuesday I shared all about my obsession with the sunglass rental company, Ditto. (Read more about it here!) If you want to try it out, you can use this code for a free month: ITSJULIEN

I also shared one of my favorite and easy breakfast recipes on Snapchat (username: @juliengarman!) These overnight oats are a staple in our house - perfect for the busy girl wanting a yummy breakfast that’s quick and easy (I use blackberries instead!)

If you’re tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses, then you’ll definitely want to check out my post from yesterday where I’m sharing all about my desire to live simpler.

I tried out a new yoga instructor the other night (I’m SUPER resistant to change, friends) and had the most wonderful time. My old instructor had moved and I was nervous about trying someone new. But you never know what you’re missing until you TRY NEW THINGS!

One of my favorite parts of blogging is meeting people. I met up with two photographers this week, Carl Maynard and Leah Beilhart. I ran around Capitol Hill earlier in the week with Carl, finding a ton of inspiration among the colorful walls and vibrant streetscape. I finished off the week hanging with Leah at the cutest coffee shop and she helped me overcome my fear of looking into the camera. Can’t wait to show you the photos!

This weekend I’m heading to Orlando for a some R&R with some of our best friends! The beach will definitely be on our itinerary. This Cuyana weekender bag is sold out, but they just came out with an updated version and I'm in love. ALSO this beauty arrived in the mail yesterday and I never want to take it off.

Speaking of Cuyana, they are extending their pop-up in DC until July 31! I'm so excited I could cry. Lately, I've been drawn to more in-store shopping experiences (I hate the process of returning something) and this is one you won't want to miss.

Don’t forget to check out the Nordstrom Half Yearly sale! Now that winter is over and summer is here (we completely skipped spring) I know I’ll be needing a few wardrobe adjustments!

I’m always running. Whether it’s running to catch the bus or running out of time to complete a project, it’s seems we’re always in this constant state of GO.

Society always tells us that faster is better…and the quicker you get to your destination, the better. That more is always more. So we spend our lives rushing around, trying to be everything to everyone…never truly finding rest.

I read an article this week, In Search of a Simpler Life (through a quote spotted on Be Bangles Instagram!) I was so inspired by what the author talked about. The more she focused on the things that really mattered to her, the more she realized she had little room for everything else. She started saying no to things that didn’t align with her life goals or even things that took her away from what mattered. I’m terrible at saying no.

In this area, the capital of our country, it’s so easy to loose sight of what matters. It’s so easy to never want to miss an opportunity that we wear ourselves into the ground trying to do it all. It’s so easy to want it all…

I want to take this moment to challenge you today - what really matters to you? Are there things that are draining your energy? What are things that give you energy?

One thing that’s helped me slow down lately? Making time to meet with familiar faces and new friends. Last week, I met Lauren (who shot these incredible photos!) over coffee and I left feeling more inspired than ever. Hearing her talk about her goals and ambitions got me so pumped up for my own dreams. Still, we both found this common theme of finding balance. How do we make time for all the things we love within the limited time we’re given?

I’ll explore these thoughts more and more over the coming months. I want to be intentional (my theme for this year) about talking about these things…what really matters to me…what really matters to you.

Are you finding this constant struggle to live with less like I am? I’d love to hear if you are in the comments below.

Wearing Intermix top (similar), Free People flared denim (similar), Sophie Blake bracelet, Cuyana bag, Lack of Colour hat (in pink and grey), Haven Ave loafers from iStyleup c/o, Kylie Lip Kit in Candy K, Ray-bans via Potomac Mills c/o