Lilacs in June
Ahhhh, lilacs blooming in June in Marquette. 💜✨🌸 One of my favorite times of the year. I mean, fall is still my favorite, but this is definitely a close second. Along with… the end of August warm beach vibes, and the quiet, fresh snowfall-y day in winter. I mean, every season up here is a dream (well except maybe mud/bug season), but once the lilacs pop off… swooooon. You’ll catch your girl going out of her way running on the trail or walking outside to hit a fresh whiff of a lilac bush, that’s for sure. Living in Marquette for almost five years, I’m starting to pick up more on the yearly spots to take photos, go-to locations, where certain flowers bloom, where the fall color is best photographed, and it’s nice to return to this location at Father Marquette Park from last year. A little older and a little wiser, but still the same lilac-sniffin’ girl who loves her seasonal traditions.
Anyway, what’s new? Lilacs are blooming, spring has popped off full force in the Upper Peninsula, it’s pretty magical, I’m loving the start to June so far, life is moving at a much more peaceful, slow state than it ever has, and while it’s required some learning, I’m savoring the more quiet, gentle rhythm of my life right now. I’m almost halfway through half-marathon training, which has been wonderful and healing and challenging (a couple very challenging experiences lol), but so rewarding. I’m also almost halfway through watching every movie on the Top 100 American Film Institute list… the last one being West Side Story, maybe not my favorite, but definitely worthy of a watch. Otherwise, cooking meals at home, spending lots of time with friends, making fun plans for the summer, working on some creative video projects, showing up a little more here when the mood strikes, along with my usual cozy routines and traditions. Spring has really truly been lovely.
Outfit details:
Madewell Wrap Top (tons of similar options on Poshmark)
Levi’s Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans
Madewell Small Transport Tote (similar)
Frye and Co. Maxie Strap Flat Sandals (similar)