May flowers and honey showers.

{berry tart with vanilla granola and honey drizzle}

{mother's day}

{abby's birthday}

This past weekend was full of family, friends, dreaded storms, baking, and high heels. Unfortunately for you, my camera was around to capture only a few of these events. Friday, was my best friend's birthday, so in true celebratory style, we met our closest friends (and some new ones) out at a local bar, all the while, running around in my most comfortable Valentino heels. Saturday I attended a wedding. While rummaging through my closet and drawers, I felt overwhelmingly frustrated at my assortment of wedding season attire. Feeling defeated, I bravely opted for a flowy, navy party dress, and my python studded Proenza sandals. 1. Brave- adjective. ready to face and endure danger or pain. Keri bravely wore a flowy short dress and high heel sandals after checking her weather bug app, noticing the extreme storm heading straight in her direction, and choosing to ignore the warning anyway. After a night of quite intense dancing, and numerous people coming up to us at the wedding, telling my friend Abby and I that we had won the 'Best shoes of the Night' award, I was euphoric in returning to my house, back to the comfort of my warm and undemanding Uggs. Sunday was spent alongside some of the best company in the world - my family. I spent the morning victoriously whipping up a berry tart from scratch, after, we went to my aunts house for a perfect hot dog lunch, to me, there's honestly nothing better. The night ended with my mom's side of the family and some home made chili. This was my first Mother's Day that I've been able to be home for in five years. I almost forgot that although sending a bouquet and a card to my mom was the most I could have done for her over the past couple of years, nothing is a better gift than just being able to spend the day, just with her. 

"you know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams"

dr. seuss

I need a nap day.

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Citrus summer.

It's happening. The moment that I laughed off throughout my teenage years up until now, solely because I never thought the day would come when I would have the pleasure of experiencing and feeling my wisdom teeth's true colors. Saturday was unpleasant to say the least, and it hurt even when I attempted to eat a piece of cheese. Slowly reality sank in and I realized that I needed to make an appointment with my dear old dentist to get this sucker removed. (Note: I still have yet to call) I knew that once this tooth is taken from my mouth, what I will be left with is a swollen jaw and a diet of chocolate pudding, which I'm slightly okay with. Luckily though, with a little beauty sleep, the pain disappeared and my mouth could thankfully, tolerate normal food. I decided that for as hot as it was yesterday, these fish tacos would make the perfect entree. When making the sauce to accompany the tacos, my kitchen filled up with the freshest citrus aroma that I wish I could bottle up and tote around in my purse. Not to mention, the texture of all the ingredients together was phenomenal. Honestly, this was the ultimate way to welcome in the month of May.

Busy bee.

It's uncanny how quickly and drastically your daily activities can change with the passing minutes. Needless to say, I have been/and will continue to be constantly on the go. I am checking in to give a quick "Xx" in true Keri fashion, and as always, heres to a lovely (and hectic-free) Thursday.

Photo via Jak and Jil

Sincere simplicity.

I have a recently discovered pet peeve with the term "it's the simple things in life", even though I'm a firm believer, 343%. About ten minutes ago, I traded in my neutral color palette and feminine fitted silhouettes for the evening, and am sporting neon coral sweatpants, and will most likely be kicking it here for the night with my dog and cats. The simple things. A few other undemanding pleasures that I can't get enough of lately are Dear Devon posts, chocolate pudding, radiant colored tulips, delicate hued peonies, and most importantly, fireplaces. The simple things.

Photos via cupcakes and cashmere

Bittersweet symphony.

I received my new Vogue and Harpers Bazaar magazines last week, I routinely found a sunny spot in my house, and sat down to read the articles and gawk over the utterly beautiful spreads. With each turn of the pages, I am reminded of designers, designers and companies that I emailed, shopped, called, and interviewed with, throughout my college career and then some. Each time I come across Hermes ads, I am constantly taken back to the amazing and truly original people that I've met during my internship in the fashion house. And as always, I relive some moments in my mind, smile, and make headway on to the next page.

An education.

When it comes to movies, I'm not the biggest admirer. I still will take time out every now and then to watch Father of the Bride, Mean Girls, and the occasional Netflix movie, but other than that, I never actually plan on sitting still for two hours to watch a flick, much like some of my movie buff friends. Although yesterday was a different story. I planned on seeing the film, An Education, after I heard lovely Chloe, rave about the story line, the fashions, locations, and the acting. So yesterday, I downloaded the movie off of ITunes, crossing my fingers that I would love it since it wasn't the cheapest movie of the bunch, and just as I had hoped, I was enamored. Carey Mulligan is just so adorable and the overall style of the movie was unbelievably chic (the shots of Paris throughout the movie reassured my desire to visit). An Education was just added to the list of movies that in my opinion, is worth sitting still for.

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