birthday.

monday was my birthday. it was a lovely, hot summer day. i had off work and spent the day with my four favorite people. lauren took me to get coffee and then we hopped over to atlanta bread co. to get bagels. mine with strawberry cream cheese, of course. there is no better flavor of cream cheese in existence. after that, we took a trip to a wonderful local antique store and browsed away a few hours. i love antique stores. it was glorious.

so i have a small obsession with mason jars. i've actually purchased 4 different jars in the past week. they're too adorable! i'm planning on painting the inside of the clear ones i bought and putting some flowers in them. fresh flowers always make for lovely decorative accents.

later, i went to yoga with my mom, sister, and V. for anyone who's never tried it, yoga honestly does amazing things to the body and spirit if you let it. my mind has become much more open and i feel as if i have more control over my own body. my mind certainly is more powerful than my body and i'm learning how to use that newly acquired knowledge and awareness. a hibachi dinner followed yoga which was so satisfying and delicious! filet and shrimp is my go-to combo. heaven on my tongue! overall it was a very happy day and i am so thankful to have celebrated my personal holiday with the people who mean the most to me. 

i've recently finished a painting project for my new apartment and it was one of the most simple pieces of art i've ever made! piece of cake. step by step diy will be up soon!

rachael.