Brooke Lawrence (@brookellawrence) is a mother of two and storyteller known for sharing her family’s journey toward simple, intentional living. With a soft, timeless aesthetic and reverence for life’s quieter moments, Brooke captures beauty in the everyday; from wildflower fields to well-worn linens. On her recent trip to California, she embraced a slower rhythm along the coast, exploring hidden beaches, local markets, and historic towns with her husband and two kids.
In this Q&A, Brooke talks about her favorite moments from the trip; from the beaches she loved most and the song that defined their summer to her go-to Lux Unfiltered staples and tips for traveling with little ones in tow.
Name
Brooke Lawrence
Summer Destination
Newport Beach
Favorite Beach
51st St
Best restaurant
Circle Hook in Lido Village
Which cliff to catch the best sunset
Crystal Cove
Song that represents your trip
Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
Top 3 Lux Products in your beach tote
SPF Oil, Nº12 Sunstruck, Nº10 Body Glow
Norcal or Socal and why?
SoCal summers all the way — we love the beach!
Core family memory on this trip so far
Sunset dips in the ocean with our 3 year old boy — what my husband and I did in our first couple years of marriage most nights in Summer + watching our daughter love playing in the sand
Favorite type of trip (check all that apply):
A. Family Vacation ✔️
B. Girls Trip ✔️
C. Solo parents trip
D. Family reunion
Tips for traveling with a toddler + baby
Learn to go with the flow and laugh at the little things that go wrong (not bringing a change of clothes for baby and I and having to travel with baby poop on my shirt for a whole day) — naps are gonna be off schedule, being on planes with squirmy little ones can be trying, but I found I enjoy traveling more when I hold things loosely and enjoy the journey and time with my family
Where to next?
New York this fall!
