,Happy Friday everyone, and welcome to the last Weekend Reads for a little while…
….and that’s because I’m in the middle of a blog re-design!
It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for years, but it never made it off my goals list. I started this blog in 2015 and (sadly) have never updated it in the way of structure or style.
In a few weeks time, it’ll have a new flow and look to it, which hopefully will make it simpler for all you readers to enjoy your favorite posts and picks.
Above, you can see the style and feel that I’m going for in this new re-design. I’m in the middle of creating a new logo with a designer.
The content will largely remain the same, with the addition of a lot more home renovation and decor content as we continue to fix up our home. (I swear one day the kitchen and bathroom will actually be finished, and I can share! haha)
Weekend Reads | 2-12
It’s snowing in Portland this weekend! We already have several inches on the ground and are expecting many more over the course of the next few days. If you’re stuck inside like us…
-shows/movies I liked this month: Search Party, Firefly Lane, Difficult People, One Night in Miami
-favorite soup recipes: Lightened Broccoli Cauliflower Soup and Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
-currently reading: The Nightingale and A New Earth
Oh man, I hope y’all have watched that Britney Spears documentary on Hulu. It is nuts! So interesting, and then definitely go down the rabbit hole that is #freebritney TikTok, because it is crazy and entertaining. It also absolutely needs to be a longer series.
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this Netflix crime show out today. Also, very excited for this movie on HBO Max.
A list of low-key Valentine’s Day date ideas; my fav is the one where is “re-create your favorite date.”
I think we all need this: 97 Things to Do When You’re Bored.
I also LOVE the idea of a scavenger hunt from this list.
This cocktail kit from Williams Sonoma would make such a cute gift.
16 celebrity makeup looks to try for Valentine’s Day.
Just ordered these $25 polka dot PJS.
Thank goodness we’re almost done with Whole 30, because I have been dying to try this TikTok pasta trend.
One of these days I would love to treat myself to a flower subscription.
Style cues to take from these legendary Florida hotels. My home office renovation has very similar inspiration!
One of my favorite sweaters is back in stock at H&M.
New podcast inspiration. I’ve been listening to this mystery one and am enjoying.
VERY curious about this customized face serum.
Dreaming up how to use this color for our home renovation.
I def need this smart jumprope to add to my home gym because I’m running out of indoor cardio ideas.
This is a lovely little list of home office desk chairs. This pink velvet one from Amazon is my fav.
Who else feels hunched over permanently from sitting at a desk? Here are some of my favorite shoulder and upper back stretches/ mini workouts to do throughout the day: yoga block stretches // foam roller stretch // mini no-equipment stretch session
Weekend Sales | 2-12
Anthropologie: Take an extra 50% off sale styles.
Banana Republic: Take 40% off.
Madewell: Take 20% off everything for insiders (free to sign up).
Rebag: Take 15% off everything. This is a KILLER deal. You can score top-knotch, lightly used, luxury goods for an additional 15% off. I’ve bought several things from Rebag and loved them.