The Sunday Sit | February

Somehow, we’ve arrived at the last Sunday of the month?!

I know most of March is technically still winter, but in my mind, it’s fully spring (even with a little snow). I’ve already spent the last week of fake spring with the kitchen windows cracked, making recipes I probably have no business making yet, and reuniting with my front porch. I’ve added fresh topiaries throughout the home, adding touches of live greenery wherever I can. We even had outdoor margs with neighbors Friday night, and once that happens, there is simply no going back to winter for me.

I’ve realized I only “thrive” in spring because of how serious I take my “wintering”. Winter is for hibernating and recalibrating to me. Slowing down enough to take note of what matters, what needs changing, and how I’m actually going to make things happen.

This winter has been especially sweet and cozy with our July baby, though it hasn’t been without it’s fair share of sicknesses slowing things down. There were multiple weeks where I kept saying “next week will be my fresh start to the new year” well into February. But entering this year at 35 felt different than previous years… it felt like a big nudge. A nudge to get serious about what matters to me, my family, my health, my relationships, the way my days actually feel.

For someone who can be somewhat chronically hard on herself, I actually think I’ve done a great job so far this year setting the tone for what I want the rest of it to look like.

If you follow along on Instagram, you know I’ve been making my February “Craftuary”. Fourteen small projects (nothing groundbreaking), just things that had been sitting on my mental wishlist. That list kept growing while my screen time kept climbing, so clearly I needed a realignment. Less doomscrolling, more doing and more blank space in the calendar.

As a mom, that space can feel indulgent. There is always something like laundry or cleaning that can be done but I also want my kids to grow up seeing my learn and try new things!

So, in honor of the final Sunday of the month, I thought it would be fun to rank some of these things I’ve made this month:

1. The embroidered sweatshirt. Watching my husband open something with our son’s actual handwriting (still don’t understand because wasn’t he just born?!) stitched into it felt like preserving time in thread. Hard to top that one! If you’re curious, I highly recommend starting with a simple beginner’s embroidery kit and learning a few foundational stitches while watching your favorite show. Supplies linked here.

2. The crib canopy. Still in progress because I made mine too short and it now needs a skirt + pelmet. BUT, there is something deeply special about creating something that will join me through late-night feeds and be a constant in the room while my baby grows. Supplies linked here.
   

   

3. The pinboards. This one was practical but beautiful and I now have a home in our “art room” for my kids’ tiny masterpieces. Supplies linked here.
   

4. The pleated lampshades. A surprisingly simple way to breathe new life into leftover fabric. A lot of the rechargeable lamps are fairly simple so friendly reminder that you can add fabric and trim to make it your dream lampshade! Supplies linked here.
   

   

5. The plate stands. Instead of thinking “I wish I had the full set”, I made my mismatched plates tea-party ready and turned them into tiered cake stands that feel very personalized. Mixing patterns is one of my favorite things to do so putting together different old plates to make one beautiful centerpiece was so fun and surprisingly easy. Supplies linked here.
   

   This month, I’m:
   

   Designing:

   After a long process of getting city permits, we’re finally starting on a screened in back porch this week, something I’ve been dreaming about since the first summer at our house. We live near what can only be described as mosquito HQ so the idea of a breezy, protected space feels like adding an entirely new living room to our lives only this one surrounded by fresh air and trees. I’ve also started a subtle bedroom refresh to make it calmer and a bit more elevated.

   Oh and an ever-evolving playroom:

   

   Sofa, Wooden Climber, Rug

   Learning:

   Embroidery and homemade pizza baking have been my hyper-fixations this month. Embroidery, especially, has become my favorite way to end the day, propped up in bed with a good show playing in the background.
   
   Soaking Up:
   Being a mom. I don’t know what it is about a second child but I feel so much more experienced and like I’m able to enjoy it in a more carefree way? I also don’t know if we’ll have more kids so the not knowing really makes me soak up every single second.

   Letting Go Of:

   Indecision and procrastination. Turning 35 has made me really want to destroy habits that waste time. If something matters, I want to start it and stop thinking about it. No more overthinking.
   
   Watching:
   Love Story on Hulu. I love having a weekly ritual that isn’t productivity-related and I’ve loved how beautifully New York in the 90’s is shot in this show.

   Wearing:

   I’m slowly editing my closet as my body and routines evolve. Letting go of pieces that belonged to a past version of me and keeping what I’d actually reach for on a typical morning.
   

   

   
   Cooking:
   Comfort food that still feels fresh and nourishing. Warm rice bowls with roasted vegetables, big salads with steak or shrimp. Anything that feels like winter and spring sharing the same bowl. Highly recommend making a seasonal “house menu”, printing it, and hanging it up somewhere near your kitchen to help with decision fatigue! Oh, and this gorgeous newest Le Creuset color could not be more perfect.
   

   

   Spring is just around the corner, but I’ll be taking advantage of winter’s slowness for as long as it lingers. Happy Sunday!

   

   
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