In the midst of this crazy Los Angeles heat wave, a few things have been bringing me comfort - the occasional cool blast of air conditioning, flowy sundresses, and now these super refreshing beverages from Moon Juice Shop. I'm sharing more about these 100% organic juices today on Garlic My Soul, but here are my favorite photos from the visit!

This time last year I was back on the east coast for a couple of months and missed celebrating my boyfriend, Mike's, birthday in person. I'm SO glad that's not the case this year!! Mike has this indescribable color for life that is truly contagious. He makes everything fun, whether it's a trip to Las Vegas or simply to Target. He has big dreams and an even bigger heart, and I'm constantly blown away by his determination and amazing energy. I gush a lot about him here too, but what can I say, and I'm just so happy he's in my life!

Mike is also a super talented musician! He and our awesome friend Nikki have been hard at work writing beautiful folk-Americana harmonies as The Crow & The Canary - be sure to check out their videos here, or come out and see them on Friday, September 19th at the Room 5 Lounge at 8:00pm! End shameless plug. For now.

Mike recently commented how I never posted any photos from our adventure up to the Antelope Valley poppy fields this past spring, so I figured I'd share a few now! This place was gorgeous but SO WINDY and bright! Hair = immediate disaster. My favorite photo from this day (and maybe ever) was shot in the middle of the road with a self timer and tripod - and although the poppies aren't even it in, this was a perfect moment.