Hi friends,
I can’t believe we are almost to Christmas and then the end of the year… it’s been a whirlwind in my house. Between sickness and general holiday busy-ness, I am ready to slow down and savor. I am popping in with a loving lately post to share a few things bringing me happiness and will be working on some TBR/book content to share soon, too. It was a slow reading year for me! But I would still like to share my thoughts and favorites.
Loving lately!
~ I have had my eye on these brown Keds for a while and they went on sale during all the holiday bustle so I snagged them. They are so comfortable and lightweight and cute! Love!
~ Wintery sunsets are doing what they do best and that is make me feel so much awe and happiness. Watching the icy cotton-candy-kissed skies at night is a mindfulness moment in between all the hustle.
~ I love boardgames when the temps drop and two that I’ve played and loved lately are Qwixx and Hues and Cues! Oh my gosh. Both the most fun to play with a group!
~ I am back on my milky tea and Lindor chocolate grind. I look forward to this every day. This is the tea I am enjoying lately.
~ I found the holy grail of thick socks and I do not think I’ll ever buy another pair. My search ends here! I cannot tell you how comfortable and warm they are!
~ My sweet 6yo is officially off and reading and I have been loving every moment with her as she reads to me before bed. We are working through Frog and Toad, Elephant and Piggie, and Owl at Home. It’s been so special and emotional to have my last baby reading to me.
~ I ran to the theater to see Wicked: For Good and yes, I was changed… *sings it*
~ And speaking of things I am watching, GUYS Stranger Things season 5 is crazy right!! It really wasted no time diving into chaos and the fourth episode?! STOP. I am dyyyyying for the rest. What an unbelievable ensemble and story.
~ Breaking news: I have reintroduced gluten safely into my diet and when I tell you it has been life-changing and shifted my entire mood… I am not kidding in the least. I have been on an olive loaf kick from our local bakery.
~ I have been loving this wintery ambiance room. It is the most peaceful while I am reading or playing Animal Crossing in the evenings. And Ophelia Wilde always puts out the best instrumental playlists.
~ A small thing, but the twinkle lights adorning shelves and strung in our plants have made the house extra cozy and peaceful at night.
~ My kids have been loving my escarole & meatball soup so much. It is the perfect comforting meal these days.
~ I am not currently reading anything which is very shocking, I know. But I have a lot of unreleased books on the horizon that I am looking forward to, starting with In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams at the end of the month. I love all of her books in this series!
~ I have heard really good things about Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime… if you’ve watched it, let me know what you think! Will I love it? I think I am going to start soon.
~ I made an appointment with a skin dr for the first time in years and it was the best decision. I am focused on my personal health and wellness more than ever this year and it feels very good. Also… if you’ve ever been on the fence about going to therapy for general anxiety… 10000/10 recommend.
Sending love and hugs to you all this holiday season. Thanks for reading and sticking with me. x
