Blissful Sunday everybody. We’re excited to have Emily again from her spring break trip so we are able to vicariously reside by means of her tales! We additionally need to be sure you noticed Julie and Velinda’s reveal this week. It’s lovely, welcoming, and fortunately not the final one you’ll see from them this yr. Lets hyperlink up??
This week’s home tour through The Design Recordsdata is a Mediterranean-inspired dwelling by artist, Gemma Leslie and her associate, Mike Chambers. It’s a contented, inviting dwelling that’s clearly stuffed with beloved treasures from their lives. This dwelling appears like a hug when it:)
From Emily: The 2 books I’ve learn (to date) on our spring break journey (each had been arduous to place down) and what’s subsequent in my cue. Like in design, I’m choosy however not snobby on the subject of what I learn and deliberate largely enjoyable, easy-to-fly-through books for this journey. I’ve so much to let you know however principally, the primary 4 days of our journey had been so action-packed that I barely learn – solely when going to mattress, however I couldn’t get Daisy Jones and the Six (Kindle and Native) out of my head. Admittedly in the course of it, I used to be pissed off with the writing format (very documentarian, with all of the exposition instructed from 10 completely different characters). At occasions it felt a bit muddy to wade by means of and I used to be like, “transfer it alongside already!!!” however the author Taylor Jenkins Reid have to be doing one thing proper as a result of I couldn’t wait to get to it each evening. I LOVED her different ebook, Malibu Rising (Kindle and Native) a lot, however much less so The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Kindle and Native). And to be honest I didn’t end it so perhaps it paid off and I believe I’ll decide it again up subsequent week. I’m VERY excited to see the sequence now on Amazon as a result of I certain did fall in love with the world and the characters (it’s set within the 70s a few rock band making its method to the highest, with a number of very human issues that go together with that point in that trade – i.e. habit, fame, the patriarchy, feminism, ego, and naturally, LOVE). After that, I switched to Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren (Kindle and Native). Enjoyable truth – they’re two girls/greatest mates named Christina and Lauren. I’ve learn virtually all of their rom-coms and largely completely loved them. I flew by means of this in two days and it was precisely what I used to be within the temper for – a coming-of-age teen love story, revisited 14 years later with some household drama and sufficient layers to maintain it from feeling completely fundamental. It’s like studying Candy Dwelling Alabama – you already know what will occur and that information is definitely so comforting.
As you already know, I began studying rom-com fiction through the pandemic which completely helped with my each day situational nervousness – it’s my emotional consolation meals. This one was certainly one of their higher ones though it took me 10 pages to get hooked (generally I’m hooked on web page 2). Now on day 7 of our journey (with two days left – scripting this on Wednesday) I’m 20 pages into The Sweet Home by Jennifer Egan (Kindle and Native), which I’m fearful would possibly maintain me up, so the brand new Jojo Moyes ebook, Somebody Else’s Footwear (Kindle and Native) and Ali Hazelwood’s Beneath Zero (Kindle) as backups. Who am I kidding, The Sweet Home could be much less of a superb seaside learn and can end it after I’m dwelling (it’s already a tiny bit unsettling). All hail the comfort of the kindle when touring:)
From Ryann: That is the right crewneck sweatshirt. I’ve it in a couple of colours and it’s a type of items that I discover myself gravitating towards every single day (to be honest I’m positively into utilitarian fundamentals as of late – in all probability due to all this rain!). However I do adore it (I sized up for an outsized look) and put on with leggings or denims and sneakers for a really laid-back however pulled-together look.
From Mallory: Summer season is true across the nook so I believe that is an acceptable time to carry up the bikini line dialog. I’m personally a shaver as a result of I don’t love having hair down there (for me personally, completely cool for those who’re in one other camp :)) however shaving consistently in the summertime brings up some razor burn points that I additionally don’t love. ENTER MY RAZOR BURN SOLUTION. I heard about this moist/dry trimmer on TikTok and for $30 I used to be actually able to strive it out. Not gonna lie I believe it’s going to alter my life within the coming months. It really works GREAT. The three-blade system will get the majority of the hair outta there but it surely doesnt offer you razor burn as a result of it’s not a CRAZY shut shave. Plus I like that you could shave dry with actually no product, so when you’ve got a spontaneous pool second you may get that bikini line able to rock with out having to completely take a bathe. Now I’m nonetheless planning on doing a razor shave occasionally as a result of it is going to be a smoother/nearer shave, however this shall be an effective way to maintain the hair down with out consistently irritating the pores and skin down there. Extremely suggest!!
From Caitlin: It’s been a minute since I’ve fallen in love with a candle, however I’m SO EXCITED about these “plant the field” scented candles. There are 8 completely different scents (working the gamut from Lavender to Tomato), however my favorites are the Recent Reduce Grass and Candy Sunflower. The perfect half: the containers they arrive in are biodegradable and stuffed with seeds, so you may really develop the plant that the candle is predicated on! I’m going to strive the Siam Poppy scent subsequent – I can’t wait to develop some Flanders poppies on my balcony this spring:) (This may be a extremely nice reward for Mom’s Day, too! It’s a slam dunk for anybody who loves candles or gardening…or each. Simply one thing to bear in mind for those who’re making an attempt to get your presents performed early this yr!)
From Albie: I don’t know if it’s as a result of I’m getting nearer to 40, nonetheless, I really feel like I’ve been studying a lot extra about my physique, and particularly my pores and skin…which in time period triggered a complete skincare journey that I’m at the moment on. Certainly one of my fave new finds and facial skincare instruments is that this cryo ball. I depart it in my mini skincare fridge so it stays good & chilly, and use it each morning. Y’all… it feels so good on my pores and skin! Bonus: it’s owned by a black girl! And with out even realizing it, lots of the different gadgets in my facial skincare arsenal are black-owned, which suggests they had been created with melamine in thoughts. I like that for me.
From Jess: Once I was speaking to my dad this previous week, he requested the place I purchased the sweatpants I acquired him for Christmas as a result of he wished to purchase extra. When you have anybody in your life that’s arduous to buy then you already know the wave of pure shock and pleasure that went by means of my physique. I DID IT!!!! I acquired him a present he really beloved!! He says they’re the best-fitting sweatpants he’s ever worn but additionally are so comfy that he doesn’t need to become his PJs. Y’all he purchased TWO extra pairs (darkish grey and navy) and the person is explicit about his garments. I actually need to thank Brian and his reward information from this final yr. He talked them up so I believed I’d attempt to reward my dad a pair of “cool however informal sweatpants.” So right here’s one other rave evaluation in case you are stumped for a present in your dad or an individual in your life. Oh, they usually are available in tall sizes too!
Earlier than we depart you, we, after all, want to speak about the latest mass taking pictures that occurred in Nashville, TN this previous week killing 6 folks. It’s unimaginable to us that anybody who lives within the US feels good that these shootings proceed to occur. Clearly, a gross understatement. And but there’s a recorded video interview of an precise Tennessee congressman saying quote, “It’s a horrible, horrible scenario, and we’re not going to repair it.” He says extra but it surely doesn’t get any higher. The safety of our weapons over our lives has to cease. Giving up just isn’t an possibility. Smart gun legal guidelines HAVE to be put into place. Nobody is saying weapons can’t exist however our lives, and particularly our children’ lives, are simply extra essential, aren’t they? What an unbelievable sentence to have to jot down. Please name your reps. Right here is the official cellphone record. Additionally, take note of when your native and state elections are. Google it as a result of it issues.
Opening Picture Credit: Design by Velinda Hellen Design | Lead Designer: Julie Rose | Contractor: McLeod Building, Inc. | Styling by Emily Bowser | Images by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: A Kitchen Makeover That Targeted On Small Modifications For A BIG Affect (Julie And Velinda Did It Once more!)
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