Pleased Sunday everybody. Emily is off on her spring break journey however worry not. Emily prepped a bunch of actually nice posts so we promise you gained’t really feel her absence:) With that mentioned now we have such an thrilling reveal tomorrow in addition to a publish about some staff bonding we did! Hope y’all are prepared. Okay, let’s get to the hyperlinks!
This week’s home tour is a meticulously restored conventional Japanese machiya in Kyoto, Japan. You need to learn the entire article as a result of it’s so particular how a lot element and consideration went into this restoration. Plus, it’s a bit historical past lesson. Oh, and naturally it’s stunning. Test it out!
From Emily: The guide influencer I get all my recs from – particularly for spring break. Seashore Reads & Bubbly is DEDICATED to all of the seaside reads, thrillers, romance, romantasy, and fantasy novels. She has amassed an enormous following by reviewing all of them, creating guide golf equipment everywhere in the US, and our kinds are so aligned so I actually belief her. She and I have been each lit majors so whereas these books are usually not Pulitzer prize winners, there are some which might be WAY higher than others and I really like how she breaks them down in ways in which imply one thing to me (spice degree, degree of world-building, arcs, and character growth). We each agreed that Bride by Ali Hazelwood was our favourite guide of 2024 if that claims something (I simply began Ali’s new guide and find it irresistible to date). Anyway, on spring break I would dive extra into thrillers than I often do in my actual life so I’m seeking to Katie to assist me resolve what to obtain. It’s actually probably the greatest issues about IG – recs from specialists in fields that usually wouldn’t get notoriety (and she or he’s a usually nice observe, lovely, wears cute garments, and has a extremely charming accent:))
From Marlee: Just lately I ordered some necessities from Sephora throughout a promo they usually gave me a bit pattern leave-in conditioner by Crown Affair with my order. I simply completed the little 1.7oz bottle off (which lasted surprisingly lengthy, possibly 7 or so washes) and beloved it. I’ve positive, considerably thick hair that’s fairly wavy and tends to air dry tremendous frizzy. Because it’s positive, most leave-in conditioners or merchandise simply weigh it down and make it stringy as an alternative of hydrated. This leave-in made it tremendous mushy and didn’t weigh it down in any respect, which has been fairly onerous to seek out! It additionally smells very…luxurious. Positively ordering the full-size, which is a bit pricy however after seeing how far the product goes it’s price it.
From Mallory: I wanted a brand new pair of “stroll round flats” which might be appropriate for brief walks comfortably across the neighborhood however nonetheless look cute and I FOUND THEM. Jess had an important publish concerning the mesh ballet flat development occurring and whereas I used to be buying in retailer I stumbled upon these cuties! Tremendous comfortable, goes with the whole lot, and VERY breathable. Extremely advocate should you want a brand new spring-summer flat!
Effectively one thing VERY EXCITING has simply occurred within the design world and that one thing is that the ever-inspiring and gifted Pierce & Ward have simply launched a collaboration with West Elm! We dare you to not need almost the whole lot. We refuse to decide on favorites so go test it out now!
From Gretchen: ‘Tis the season to be tan! The one downside is the solar is appearing fairly shy right here in Portland and I’m impatient. Fortunately there are fairly a couple of fake-tan options on the market and this week I attempted a brand new one. The St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse is one I’ve been eyeing for some time and buddies of mine have raved about it for years. I lastly determined to attempt it, however as I discussed, I’m impatient. So I snagged the categorical model, which guarantees 1, 2, and 3hr glow choices relying on how darkish you need to go. There’s some shade to this product, which I actually like as a result of I can see the place I’m going with it. And naturally, I may also see how darkish I need to be because it develops. My candy spot appears to be proper between 2-3 hours earlier than a fast rinse for a shade that feels tan however not clearly pretend tan. The odor isn’t unhealthy to me and is hardly evident after a wash. I’ve used it a couple of instances now and actually prefer it, with just one criticism–I would like to relax out after I apply it. If I transfer round an excessive amount of and break a sweat (whats up armpits) the colour undoubtedly rubs off. However that’s for positive a “me downside”. It’s on sale at Nordstrom proper now (ONLY THRU TODAY!) and likewise out there in a journey measurement (with a tanning mitt) should you’re not able to decide to the total shebang!
From Jess: Together with my new ballet flats, I additionally purchased a brand new pair of sneakers:) I’m very late to the Adidas Gazelle development however man am I completely satisfied I lastly jumped on the wagon. I bought these inexperienced ones as a result of I wished so as to add a bit pop of shade to my in any other case impartial outfits. However what I used to be so completely satisfied about was how immediately comfy they have been and to date no blisters (one thing I virtually all the time cope with in new footwear). So should you’ve been wanting so as to add a shade one thing to your outfits, that’s additionally comfy, I really like my new kicks. Oh, I additionally wanted to measurement down half of a measurement.
From Arlyn: I really feel like I’m eternally on the hunt for the perfect lingerie. I favored these Pact ones I purchased a yr or two in the past, however I’ve misplaced a couple of kilos they usually’re a bit massive on me now. I thought of simply shopping for them once more however whereas trying to find one thing else on the Felina web site, I discovered these Pima cotton hipsters that I really like far more than I believed I’d after I purchased them (they have been 40% off so I believed…why the heck not). The cotton is de facto gentle and skinny and you’ll barely really feel them if you’re sporting them. They don’t transfer round to provide the dreaded wedgie, and the waistband—which I believe is likely to be a bit restrictive—is ideal. They aren’t too low and never too excessive. So comfy and ideal for on a regular basis (for anybody who’s properly previous the purpose of caring about VPL or thong-wearing). Seize these full-coverage lingerie women, and by no means look again!
Thanks for hanging out with us and see y’all tomorrow for an additional GREAT reveal!
Opening Picture Credit: Picture by Kaitlin Inexperienced | From: My Brother’s Kitchen Patio Reveal (Sure, With A Large TV….Of Course:))
