For years, my mom has been making the best Paleo blueberry muffins. I think I made them with her one time, but they were a treat she always had, either freshly baked or maybe just in the freezer, ready to be defrosted and served hot with a generous dollop of butter on top.  

I've been in a bit of a breakfast rut lately (I'm currently in the Can't Look At Another Egg stage, maybe you're familiar with it), and there were some gorgeous blueberries at the grocery store on Tuesday morning, so I decided I wanted to whip up some grain-free blueberry muffins, just like the ones my mom used to make for me. I couldn't find the recipe anywhere, but I finally tracked it down--it's these Paleo Blueberry Muffins from Paleo Cupboard. Seriously, the best.

They're so great with coffee, and even better with the windows open and birds chirping away outside. Spring, man--it's magical. Especially with a muffin.

For the longest time I was trying to make Paleo muffins with coconut flour (see these) and it just wasn't quite right--since switching to almond flour I've had much better results. This recipe is seriously the best, and I'm so happy to have found it after all these years!

As you probably know from my last wardrobe post, on any given day you can find me wearing neutrals (seriously, I just bought a new "spring dress" from Everlane and it's just an oversized linen tee shirt in grey), but right now I'm thinking in pink, green, coral, and blue. All this sunshine and warmth we've been having in Silicon Valley lately has me dreaming of spring and a super bright wardrobe.

We finally settled on a place for our third anniversary trip (Santa Barbara), so I made this list of brightly colored skirts, tops, and accessories as inspiration. I may be doing a little spring shopping this weekend!

• This tulle skirt is too cute.
• Loving this bright green bikini (top and bottom).
• I've never been super into shoes with pom poms, but these sandals are starting to change my mind.
• These sunglasses aren't super bright but I like that they're different from the black or tortoise shell ones I usually wear.
• This top is so pretty--I love the color and the lace! I think it'd be so cute with some white jeans and wedge sandals.
• I would throw this coral/orange necklace on an otherwise neutral outfit to give it a little something, especially for dinner on the beach somewhere.
• I have these shorts in navy, but the raspberry is just too cute.
• Loving this pretty blue necklace.
• Peach is a neutral, right? You could wear this tank with anything.
• Another favorite pair of sunglasses.
• This little blue number looks a bit like a bridesmaid dress, but I think it'd be perfect to wear to a wedding or a nice dinner!
• I like when basics go bright, like these simple sandals.
• Surprise, more pink! This tank top looks super comfy and flattering.
• I'm on the hunt for my first pair of tassel earrings and these ones might make the cut.

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What's on your spring wish list?

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Thinking about our life here in California. It's been almost six months and sometimes I really feel like I have a routine and a life here, but other days I really wish we were back on the East coast, especially as spring approaches (although I know you guys over there got some snow this week, which is not very spring-y now, is it?). 

In my reader survey last year, I had someone tell me I should stop "complaining about living in California," which took me by surprise because I never imagined that my homesickness would come across as ungratefulness, but I guess it did. Regardless, I stopped sharing as much about that topic, but as it comes up again I feel like sharing it. It's so complicated--I'm so proud of Rob and happy for the opportunities we've been given as a result of moving here, but I'm still allowed to miss my friends and routine back in Charlotte.

Loving the weather we're having here lately! It seriously rained all winter, which is so weird for the Bay Area. Ender was not happy as it sort of interfered with his dog park schedule. But now the sun is out and the ground is dry and yesterday it was in the 80s! It's so fun to drive with the windows down and soak up the sun--this past weekend Rob and I actually sat outside at our community pool and it was amazing. I think I'm going to try to make time to swim regularly this spring and summer, because I'm always really bad about taking advantage of having access to a pool and that's just silly.

Doing lots of Pure Barre. I started going to barre two years ago this month! Every March they do this challenge where you try to go 20 times in 31 days, and so far I'm on track to finish! When I go 5 days a week I really get super into it and feel way stronger. 

Missing my girlfriends, all over. I think I've written about this before, but I've never really lived in the same place as all my high school and/or college girlfriends. I think that's partly why I'm always so nostalgic for my time in college--we all lived together and we saw each other every day no matter what. Sometimes I find myself daydreaming about everyone settling down in the same city, even though we're scattered from California and Virginia to Florida and pretty much everywhere in between.

Looking forward to a trip to North Carolina next month! Rob and I are going to Charlotte in April and instead of staying with friends decided to book an Airbnb in our old neighborhood so we can walk to all of our favorite places. I think it's going to be so fun, plus we get to see our friends' new baby who was born in February! It'll be a long weekend full of friends, long walks down the Rail Trail, breweries, coffee shops, and all of our favorite food (get the nachos ready, Sabor!).

What have you been up to currently?