Completely satisfied weekend, pals! Spring is beginning to really feel just a little like summer time round right here and I’m right here for it. I can’t await our neighborhood pool to open subsequent month. I discussed this on our podcast however we’re having our yard fence changed and they’re at the moment placing in a small deck too. I’m so excited! I can’t wait to purchase a number of extra yard video games and just a little splash pool that I really feel assured will quickly turn into a “automotive wash” with our son. He’s additionally massive on picnics proper now, in order that’s enjoyable too. Anyway, right here’s a photograph of me being tacky throughout the eclipse this previous week together with 10 issues I’ve been loving currently.
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1. I’m at the moment studying Mom-Daughter Homicide Evening and I actually prefer it! It’s acquired a enjoyable, spooky setting and hilarious household dynamics together with fixing a homicide thriller. It’s a sluggish burn however a enjoyable one.
2. I’m listening to Tom Lake and it’s charming. I’ve seen different readers name it “boring,” however I discover it to be chill and stress-free. I additionally may take heed to Meryl Streep learn absolutely anything, in order that in all probability helps too.
3. I’m residing in these rompers at the moment. I purchased a pair colours in a measurement bigger than I usually would for being pregnant (I’m in my third trimester now!), however I’d completely put on these outdoors of maternity too they usually are available so many colours.
4. Elsie and I had some pals go to SGF lately and we hit up nearly each flea market we may in two days. I acquired so many treasures: a fake jade hand sculpture, brass sea shell bookends, a useless beetle in glass, stripe overalls and probably the most lovable gold spoons formed like flowers.
5. My pals launched their furnishings store—Midwest Trendy Design. My dwelling workplace desk was made by Evan and I loooove it. I even have their reducing board and it’s the nicest reducing board I personal by a mile.
6. For any Springfield, MO locals (or close by), I’m planning to be at ArtsFest on Could 4 (from Sep 11 a.m.) promoting copies of my e-book, Handmade Homicide, and hanging out. Come say hello!
7. I do know I’ve stated it earlier than, however I exploit our double air fryer each single day. On daily basis! This obsession is years lengthy and you could find lots of my favourite air fryer recipes right here.
8. This week, my new handmade mug from KatieMMudd got here within the mail and I’m obsessed. I acquired one with little hand painted florals. I like to recommend following her on IG for restricted releases.
9. I print virtually all my photographs at dwelling (on my Canon TS9521C). However I’m seeking to print one of many maternity photographs I lately acquired on canvas. The place do you prefer to print to canvas?
10. Some good pals of mine are about to have a child (possibly already did by the point you learn this) and I’m able to meal prepare it up with my favourite lasagna recipe.
P.S. Listed here are some latest posts in case you missed them!
- Find out how to make an Oleato – a brand new Starbucks seasonal drink.
- Ponzu sauce – for all of your dipping wants.
- And Laura’s Pisco Bitter seems simply good and makes me wish to go to Chile once more sometime!