Lovin’ Lately is a monthly roundup of the good things in life and the sentiments I’m carrying into the upcoming month. Imagine we’re catching up over coffee, and I’m gushing about what I’ve been Lovin’ Lately…
Happy May! It’s a proper rainy spring day today, and I find this weather so cozy. I have a candle going and rainy day jazz ambiance keeping me company in the background. This morning, I picked up some flowers and Trader Joe’s fresh blooms hand cream for each of my children’s teachers in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Please be sure to thank a teacher in whatever way you can this week. Teachers deserve all the love and appreciation; they are amazing.
May is the calm before the summer soirée. It’s the month of flowers and gentle breezes, restocking sunscreen and watching life paint the landscape with strokes of colorful buds and abundant greenery. This is the time to grab a pencil and paper and draft out all the things you want to do this summer— even if you don’t get to all of them, pull them from your brain and write them down before the moment slips by. Make a stack of books you want to read, and meals you want to enjoy. Purchase tickets to a concert or plan a road trip to see a friend or a new place. An intentional summer starts with a moment to consider how you want to spend the warm days ahead.
My kids are in school till mid June, but from here on out, the days take on a relaxed tone (though our schedules never seem to relent) as the laid-back energy of summer begins to seep towards us, stretching its arms like a greeting from a long-lost friend. We lean into it by spending a day in the sun gardening, followed by a lazy afternoon watching a family movie. By having a slow morning at home before buzzing around to weekend sports events. May is both excitement and ease. May we find the balance in both, as the last full month of spring reminds us that many of life’s joys come from the anticipation of what’s ahead.
Here’s a look at everything I’ve been Lovin’ Lately…
I have not finished this yet, but what I have seen I have very much enjoyed. My daughter is in a BIG Taylor Swift phase right now (wonder how that happened?!) and she loves to strum her ukulele and sing, so it’s fun to learn more about Taylor’s creative process.:
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💐 Two perfect Mother’s Day craft ideas for the mother figures in your life: queen portraits and pipe cleaner flowers from Art Bar!
🧠 Understanding money ruined shopping for me in the best way. from Well spent. and a shout out to a book that also rewired my brain’s relationship to spending, too.
🐚 Michelle Martin of Literary Leanings has released a small batch of beautifully designed kindle cases, if you are in the market! They are so lovely.
📖 Books that feel like spring cleaning for the mind from Lucy Fuggle
🌱 I collaborated with Grace Barker to share a list of 12 simple sustainable living swaps for a healthier body, home and planet!
📚 What to Read Next, Based on Your Favorite 90s/00s Rom-Com from Lizzie Campbell
🛍️ “A Post About a Beauty Sale Could Bring in as Much as $60,000” Jess Kirby of A Common Thread dives into the world of affiliate links and asks me why I choose not to use them…
💰 I Want Money To Be The Quietest Thing In My Life from Martha Stewish
I was honored to do two guest interviews with two of my favorite Substackers Kyli Wagner & Lauren Kretzer! With Kyli, I chatted all things cozy— from how sustainability factors into a cozy lifestyle, to habits, rituals, and little ways to inject joy into the everyday. With Lauren, I chatted about creativity, comparison, grace & my go-to quick dinner. I had the best time reflecting on the wonderful questions they each presented me with. Pop by and show them both some love!
14 Movies to Stir Spring Fever
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Apr 24
Happy Friday! I’ve got music and movies top of mind as my husband and I head to the theater tonight to see Project Hail Mary (we both read the book!), and Noah Kahan’s highly anticipated 4th album, The Great Divide, just dropped. 🥲
Sunday Menu 🥑🥞🌮 no. 37
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Apr 5
The Sunday Menu is a look at what I’m cookin’ up to feed my vegan family of 6, fave ingredients, and other reflections on all things delicious. Grab a snack and let’s hang out in the kitchen…
Love Your Mother 🌎🩷🌈
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Apr 22
Get cozy and settle in with the Weekly Welcome, where we’ll enjoy bite-sized tidbits of a sentiment to explore for the week and beyond in an effort to foster, nurture, and embrace joy.
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Apr 3
Lovin’ Lately is a monthly roundup of the good things in life and the sentiments I’m carrying into the upcoming month. Imagine we’re catching up over coffee, and I’m gushing about what I’ve been Lovin’ Lately…
In the comments: When does summer officially start for you? And how are you planning to savor the soft, romantic days of spring before the energy ramps up for summer?
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Wishing you all a May full of flowers, sunshine, cozy rainy days, and ease—
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