OJAI GETAWAY

one. reverse denim weekender
two. steven alan mayhew
three. tie front tanksuit
four. fuji instax mini
five. myrtis leather sandals
six. dear girls above me
seven. embroidered peasant top

On Monday I'm off to my hometown again if you can believe it, but this time It's sure to be a very different trip. I'm not there to work, or to see my family. More will be revealed later, but you can follow me on Instagram for what I am sure will be a photo filled few days. I can't wait to get some relaxation in and start reading my friend Charlie McDowell's new book Dear Girls Above Me. 

THE VINEYARD

Something happens to me around this time of year, where I get heartsick for Martha's Vineyard. It's kind of funny, because if you look back on the blog, I post about it each year. This year will be my 24th summer on the island. Crazy. One of the reasons I cherish my time there so much, is that it's so completely opposite from Los Angeles. The humidity, the scenery, the people- all different. I won't be heading there until mid July, but looking through these photos from last summer has me wishing it was tomorrow. This time I'll be bring a few friends with me, which has me all kinds of excited. Getting to experience a place you love with people you love breaths new life in to it. You suddenly get to be a tourist again, sharing all of your favorite spots and exploring some new ones. I can already tell, this summer is going to be one to remember.

HAPPY WEEKEND

Well that was a lovely short week. I've spent it mostly catching up on all the photo editing and emailing I had neglected over Memorial Day weekend. This photo is a little sneak peak of what's to come next week. It's from last summer, when I chopped off my hair. No I didn't get another hair cut, so it's not that. As the temperature rises in LA and the days get longer, I can't help but feel that summer is near. Can we officially say it's summer or do we have to wait until June 21st? Either way, I'm dreaming about beach days and warm nights. Aren't you?

SWEET SOUND // 19

1. Wild Nothing // Ride
2. Junip // Your Life Your Call
3. Isaac Delusion // Early Morning
4. Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas // Instant Crush
5. Handsome Furs // Memories of the Future
6. We Are Trees // Sunrise Sunset
7. Phantogram // Mouthful of Diamonds
8. Discovery // Swing Tree
9. Django Django // Life's a Beach
10. Foxygen // San Francisco
11. Cass McCombs // Bobby King Of Boys Town
12. Sea Wolf // Old Friend
13. The Tins // The Green Room
14. Youth Lagoon // Mute
I have a new mix for ya that's perfect for summer. This one has some electro pop and a little indie. Some songs are brand new, a few are older favorites. But let me just say, it's a good one. I hope you enjoy! 

 {listen on 8tracks or spotify}

 photo via behindonedoor

LATELY

Well, these last few weeks have just flown by. Somehow it's almost summer and I can't believe it. I have all kinds of fun trips coming up to be excited for, like Boston, Maine, Martha's Vineyard and Palm Springs twice. I can hardly wait! I've been jonesing to get out of town lately, but with my schedule I haven't been able to make it happen. This past week I was up in my hometown of Ojai for a photo shoot and just as I was about to start driving home one of my appointments got canceled. I suddenly realized I didn't have a reason to come back to LA, at least for a few days, so I called some friends and they joined me for an impromptu Ojai sleep over. It was out of control fun and exactly what I needed. I didn't turn on my computer for four whole days. Unheard of. When I returned to LA the fun didn't stop because I had a friend's birthday to celebrate, a night planned picnicking and watching Clueless at the cemetery and an Arrested Development marathon to attend. All and all a very full and perfect long weekend if I do say so. How about you, what did you do this holiday weekend? Here is a little look at my life of late and a few of the sweet things making me smile...

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Topshop Bikini
Sweeter. Lover Bikini
Sweetest. Rachel Comey Bikini
How can it be Monday already? This weekend was so full, it just flew by. Friday's 90s dance party was ridiculously fun. There may have even been a dance off or two. Saturday I spent walking around my neighborhood, stoping by the farmer's market and finishing up photo editing. Sunday I walked the reservoir, did more photo editing and ended the night with wine and friends. It was pretty perfect if you ask me. What did you end up doing?


HAPPY WEEKEND

Happy weekend my dears! I am going to a 90's dance party tonight, which if nothing else,  should be interesting. Other than that I've got mucho photo editing to catch up on, but I also plan on making a little time to visit the farmer's market and see friends. What are your plans? 

DESIGN SPONGE // SNEAK PEAK

Today a sneak peak of my sweet little craftsman house is on Design*Sponge. Design*Sponge was one of the first blogs I read and loved, so I am thrilled to get to share my space on there. I truly adore this house and still feel excited every morning I get to wake up here. I hope you'll fall in love with it, as I have. 

 *Make sure to come back tomorrow because I'll be sharing photos that didn't make it in the sneak peak.

 {thanks to kimberly genevieve for snapping that photo of me!}

SWEET. SWEETER. SWEETEST.

Sweet. Zimmermann Rising Feather Shorts
Sweeter. Zimmermann Rising Feather Pants
Sweetest. Zimmermann Rising Feather Dress
How was your Mother's Day weekend my dears? Mine was absolutely lovely. For the first time in a while I took Saturday off and just enjoyed myself. It was one of those impromptu days with friends that turned in to an evening that turned into a night. A very late night, filled with laughter and delicious food. It was exactly what I needed. I didn't get to see my momma, but I'm hoping I get to in the next week. What about you, how did you celebrate? 

LATELY

These last few weeks have been all about work work work. I haven't had time for much else. Sometimes forgetting to eat. I've been going at a pace that I know I can't sustain. And while I know something has to give, I feel so incredibly grateful for each and every opportunity that has come my way. I think many of you who work from home can relate, that sometimes days can go by with little to zero human interaction other than through twitter or instagram. For that reason I've been forcing myself to take breaks, even if it's just leaving the house to grab a cup of coffee or have dinner with friends. I keep telling myself it wont always be like this. But than I wonder if that's true. 
Wishing you all a happy Mother's Day weekend! Here is a little look at my life of late and a few of the sweet things making me smile...

*follow me on instagram @sweetthingblog

WARM WEATHER TOPS

one. linen tee
three. crochet top
seven. square tee

Summer is right around the corner, at least here in LA. I'm finding myself lacking and very much in need of some casual tops suitable for warm weather. I think It's always more fun buying a fancy top, but they rarely get as much ware. At least in my closet. 


SWEET SOUND // 18

1. Phoenix // Chloroform
2. Caveman // Over My Head
3. Yeah Yeah Yeahs // Wedding Song
4. On An On // Ghosts
5. Chromatics // Kill For Love
6. Porcelain Raft // Shapeless and Gone
7. MGMT // Alien Days
8. Nightlands // So Far So Long
9. Vampire Weekend // Ya Hey
10. Girls // Honey Bunny

 {listen on spotify or 8tracks}
I know it seems like I just posted a mix, but I already have another one for you. Since I've been spending so much time editing photos these days, I end up listening to a lot of music. It's the only way I can make it through weeks of photoshoping and manage to stay sane. Unlike the last mix, this one really vibes. All the songs flow nicely in a very calming way.  

*One quick note- two of the songs on this mix are brand new, so new in fact that they aren't on Spotify yet. They won't play on Spotify unless you own these tracks and they're in your iTunes library. They are both really good songs and that's why, for now I suggest listening on 8tracks, as all of the tracks are there. 


SNAPSHOTS FROM OJAI


I am so sorry I've not being able to update Sweet Thing much these days. If you're wondering why, it's really that I've gotten so busy with shoots that I just can't keep up. I have not taken a day off in over three weeks and trust me, I'm overwhelmed and exhausted. More on that another time, but I promise I'll be posting more often soon.

A few weeks ago I spent a few days in my hometown of Ojai, shooting stills for my friend, Charlie McDowell's film. This time of year is pure magic in Ojai, as all of the orange blossoms and flowers are in full bloom. It didn't hurt that we were filming on one of my most favorite properties in all of Ojai- belonging to his family. Sometimes I just can't believe how beautiful it is. I feel so very lucky to have grown up in a place such as this. 

SAYIN HEY

Hey! Just poppin in to say hi and let you know I haven't forgotten you. I've been shooting like crazy this past week. All fun and creative jobs I feel lucky to be apart of. I even started photographing my own house, which I am very excited to share. I've lived here for just over two months now and even though I'm pretty sure it's in my nature to never feel like my house is "done," I decided it's time. 

Later this week I'm headed up to Ojai to be set photographer for a friend's film. I'm so looking forward to spending some time with my family, mixing up my usual genre of photography and of course the intoxicating smell of orange blossoms that takes over Ojai this time of year. I'm sure I'll be instagramming my travels as always. 

How was your weekend my dears?