5 of my favs: de-stress edition

here are 5 of my favs that have added tremendous happiness to my life lately by helping me de-stress.  it has been a tad crazy at work trying to energize and educate rowdy 13 year olds during these weeks of intense spring fever, let alone feel enthused myself when i am blowing my nose every other minute because of allergies {to flowers & blooms everywhere, i really do love you}.  in light of the situation, i decided to brighten my days with these little {and surprisingly inexpensive} things... 

#1 frequent evening walks on the plaza have been so wonderful this spring.  i love taking stella in her stroller with leon walking by my side as we walk up and down the canals.  it so soothing for us all and makes falling asleep quite manageable. 

#2 i have been buying these beautiful flowers at the market about every one to two weeks to being some life and happiness in our home.  just seeing them sitting there in my kitchen all pretty just makes my mood instantly improve.  they welcome me after work with a warm "hello!" and make our haven much more cheerful.  i have been loving on these white ones because of how cute they look in my orange café du monde tin.  they are about $4 a pop and give off a great aroma as well.  

 #3 i spy a cadbury creme egg!  one cadbury creme for me...one jelly bean for you...one cadbury creme for me...one jelly bean for you...ok?  these have been my bight of awesomeness for the evening.  after dishes and bed time stories, she's all mine.  

#4 my sunny saltwaters.  i bought these shoes a few days ago have haven't taken them off since.  i love the bright yellow color, but more so, how comfortable they are!  with all the walking we do, i will sure get lots use out of them this summer.  and for $40, what a score!  

#5 this beirut take away show.  his voice; that accordion: oh my word.  what in insanely beautiful combination.  thank you youtube for this delight.  when i am stressed i love nothing more than imagining myself walking the streets of paris, hearing the melody of this artist's song echoing through the narrow buildings and cobblestone streets on an unseasonably warm spring evening.  this video captures the sweet feeling where curiosity, excitement, and nervousness intermix; this is the sensation one gets while wandering around a faraway place for the first time.  however, along with this complex feeling, there is a relaxed, warm sensation of feeling at ease, knowing you are meant to be there, in the moment, soaking it all in. this video does it for me.  here is another one of my favorites. enjoy :)  

happy de-stressful monday!