Now that we have some Christmas (and birthday!) money…
HAPPY FRIDAY
01.04.19
Happy Friday | 01.04.19
Happy 2019, everyone!
Thank god for a short week :) Getting back into the swing of things was tougher than I would have thought, ha. Tomorrow I’m bringing my brother around Hartford - we’re going to stop at my favorite local coffee shop, Story & Soil, then browse The Wadsworth Atheneum and then lunch at the new El Pollo Guapo location on Front Street. A perfect rainy day plan.
xo
// Pop Quiz! An Actually Fun Way to Do New Year’s Resolutions
//I am very much looking forward to following along on this adventure!
// Excited to follow along on this renovation as well!
// Wow - this is cool
// 10 Ingredients to Always Have on Hand
// Yes, please - 17 Styling Tricks Women with Fine, Flat Hair Need to Know
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HAPPY FRIDAY
12.21.18
Happy Friday | 12.21.18
Wowie, I can’t believe next week is Christmas! We will be hosting our 7th annual Christmas party with friends on Saturday and I am SO excited :)
Ugh this rain is awful! If only it were snow…they say 1 inch of rain equates to 13 inches of snow…we’d be looking at almost 2 feet! If only 😍
I’m staying home between Christmas and New Years for the first time ever, so I won’t be checking in again until 2019! Have a wonderful holiday! xo
// From Bon Appétit’s new “Is It Ever Okay…” series
// 10 Gifts for People Who Love the Great British Baking Show - yes please!
// As an avid American Girl doll fan back in the day, this was spot on haha - How American Girl Dolls Would Decorate If They Lived in Studio Apartments
// Some of my favorites and some new favorites!
// My beautiful friend Lauren wrote a piece for Heathyish!
// How to Dress for a Holiday Party Based on Your Mood
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HAPPY FRIDAY
12.14.18
Happy Friday | 12.14.18
It’s my birthday today! :) Can someone send me those awesome flora/fauna tiles?! This week has been full of celebration - yesterday was our union holiday luncheon followed by a family birthday dinner at our house, and today is our office holiday lunch followed by dinner and drinks with friends! And we’ll be continuing the fun on Saturday with a big brewery hang with even more friends :) 29 doesn’t seem too bad!
// Sounds good to me…You Should Be Making Pie for Dinner
// Have you seen Chris Loves Julia’s clothing line, Proper Tee? Love all of their stuff!
// Where To Go In 2019 - yes please!
// What a fun idea (and a gorgeous cabin!)
// I kind of want everything!
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HAPPY FRIDAY
12.07.18
Happy Friday | 12.07.18
Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of me deciding to start up the little “Happy Friday” post again (see it here!). That went by fast! I have thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely continue to keep this little side project going. :)
I don’t think anyone is really keeping up with it, but I’m having fun - so that’s all that matters right now!
// I really need to get to Ireland someday! I’ve been thinking it would be a great one to do when we have a little one - it’s outdoorsy and cozy. I love the idea of getting a little cottage and having leisurely, unplanned days. Who knows how I’ll really feel when that time comes, I could be way off lol
// How cool is this bathroom/closet?!
// I think I might need to make this beautiful garland for our Christmas party!
// Loving me some graphic tees these days! I saw this fun one, and then got distracted by how many fun options Ban.do had! Loving this, this, this, this and this!
// Beautiful - 21 Completely Subjective Rules for Raising Teenage Boys
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HAPPY FRIDAY
11.30.18
Happy Friday | 11.30.18
Wowie, tomorrow is December! It’s my birthday month, and we host an annual Christmas party with our friends, and then it’s actually Christmas - so I’m excited! It make the sad dark evenings all worth it :) (cheery I know…)
We have a holiday party to attend to on Saturday and are hoping to pick up our Christmas tree at some point, so it will be a festive weekend!
Enjoy yours xo
// Her name is Christa and she has an awesome house :)
// lol, kind of gruesome but also very funny - People Getting Stabbed In Medieval Art Who Just Don’t Give a Damn
// Have you hear of the Native Land website? You can look up any part of the world and it will let you know what native tribe originally lived there. Really cool!
// How To Pull Off A Modern Bohemian Home That Doesn't Feel TOO Boho
// There’s Nothing 2018 Loves More Than Hustle, But Is It Paying Off?
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HAPPY WEDNESDAY
11.21.18
Happy Wednesday 11.21.18
Hi again! I’ll be off in NH on Friday, so I’m going to sign off today. Have a wonderful (and chilly!) Thanksgiving :)
Also can we talk about those pears *drool* It’s almost full on holiday time, and I am always looking for new and delicious holiday apps for our Christmas party. These might have to be on the menu…
xo
// An interesting backstory and take on PR from an influencer
// On 'SNL,' Lil Wayne And Future Address Consent (def watch the video!!)
// I know this is kind of ridiculous, but it’s also kind of awesome - Breakfast Shepards Pie
// Super into this jacket and this sweater - so cozy!
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HAPPY FRIDAY
11.16.18
Happy Friday | 11.16.18
So not only is that photo above super cute, but it has some awesome boots that I’ve been eying! Curtis just picked up his own pair of Blundstones, per high recommendation from our friends Lauren and Drew who each have at least one pair. I think I might need to be next :)
And boy did they come in handy this morning since we were shoveling our 1st winter storm! ❄️❄️❄️
Have a wonderful weekend xo
// lol so true…Is This the New 'Cool Girl' Version of the 'For Like Ever' Print
// I can definitely feel this sometimes - The Pressure to Have a Good Weekend Is Ruining My Weekends
// Not as if they needed to convince us tweens to buy it, but VitaminWater had us all wrapped around their finger in Gossip Girl and Grandma’s Boy
// WOAH - Chile Opens 1,700-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting 17 National Parks
// 3 New York Baristas Spill the Deets on Tips, Regulars and Oat Milk
// You Have a Celebrity Thanksgiving Soul Mate! Discover Who They Are with Our Flowchart
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Etsy Round Up // Nov 13
The holiday season is sort of on us! Time to start thinking about gifts…and Etsy is one of my favorite spots for that! Maybe one of these items catches your eye for a loved one :)
HAPPY FRIDAY
11.09.18
Happy Friday | 11.09.18
What a week…
So many ups and downs politically, but I’m just happy the CT governorship went to Ned Lamont (and that Jahana Hayes became the 1st black woman from CT to hold a Congress position, and that Chris Murphy got elected once again!!)
Switching gears - we are finally getting somewhere with the house, but will be spending all weekend continuing with projects.
Enjoy your weekend xo
// An interesting read and listen - “Beto O’Rourke May Benefit From an Unlikely Support Group: White Evangelical Women” & “White, Evangelical and Worried About Trump”
// Wow - I could be totally down with this (and it’s beautiful!)…Myro Makes Refillable Deodorant A Breeze
// Great coffee table DIY!
// Thinking I might need this and/or this in my life!
// Curtis just shared with me an awesome travel site - Atlas Obsucra. Check it out!
// I think this is really important, and I’m happy I grew up with a mother who ate this way - What Happened When I Started Intuitive Eating
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Brand Love // Baggu
I’ve been a fan of Baggu for a couple years now - from my 1st little U shaped leather pouch*, to my weekend internship with Blogshop (which liked to use fun brands like Baggu). They always nail the patterns and styling of their products and every season I have to remind my self that I don’t need another reusable bag :) They do make GREAT gifts though, so whenever I’m feeling the itch to buy one of their awesome new patterns, I think of who I can get it for!
* I just have to have a quick fan-girl moment about this little pouch. It is one of my favorite travel pouches! It’s perfect for weekends away - it fits my jewelry, birth control and eye mask - aka the essentials! The suede has really held up and gotten even more beautiful as it’s aged. And I have also given these as gifts a few times and my friends have loved them.
Now onto some of my favorites from the fall/winter 2018 collection!
HAPPY FRIDAY
11.02.18
Happy Friday | 11.02.18
Happy Friday, friends! I know all I talk about is house stuff now, but dang - I am tired! So much painting, moving, rearranging, cleaning, etc. I am SO excited for some chill time this weekend to tackle some lingering projects. We got to the kitchen last night and it feels amazing to have one room really figured out. I love work, but it’s really getting in the way of my unpacking right now ;) My interests lay in the decorating part of home owning, so I am getting a little impatient, ha. Soon!
// How to Work With Friends (*And Not Make it Weird)
// LOVING this ring and this necklace.
// Just a nice little reminder…Must Vs. Can
// I might have to make this salad this weekend
// Interesting! O'Connor, Rehnquist And A Supreme Marriage Proposal
// Hear Chris Cornell's Wrenching Cover Of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
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HAPPY MONDAY
10.29.18
Happy Monday | 10.29.18
Welp it happened again, I missed my Friday post! So, happy monday :) I took the day off to do more home stuff - we are almost done with painting and are SO close to being officially moved in - yesssss.
// I have no need for this, but I kind of love it
// Oo, I need to try this - The Best Use for Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (It's Not Muffins)
// I’m not over it…Brett Kavanaugh Cannot Have It Both Ways
// Some interesting insight inside the blogger life
// GORGEOUS - I need to get to Peru someday!
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Portugal Pt. 1 - Lisbon
Hi, friends! I realized that after my Seattle trip, I didn’t post any photos, and I wanted to get better about that! These are just some of the highlights from our vacation to Portugal. You can see more on my instagram (posted photos & highlighted stories), but I wanted to share a little more info here.
We arrived on Tuesday, Sept 11th checked into our airbnb a little early. Which was great - bc it was about 90 degrees the city is HILLY…and our room was in a 5th floor walkup.
Some highlights from Lisbon:
Our neighborhood! We had some amazing meals at: Santa Rita, Prado, Fabrica Lisboa, AO PE DA SE, Cruzes Credo. Some pics below!
The pastel de nata *drool*
The tile *heart eyes*
The National Tile Museum
Sintra (I will do a separate post for this!)
TimeOut Market
Ginja (a local sour cherry liquor)
The hills! jk jk…lol but it was such a beautiful city that we just dealt with them! AND there are some free and open to the public elevators between hills/neighborhoods that were life savers
Ok, pictures!
National Tile Museum:
I’ll have some Sintra and Tomar photos for you soon! Check back for pt 2 & 3! <3
HAPPY TUESDAY
10.23.18
Happy Tuesday 10.23.18
GUYS. It’s been killing me to keep this secret - but Curtis and I bought a house! And we’re currently, as you read this, closing and starting the moving/painting/making it our own process. *Well, that was on Friday when I forgot to post this in all of the hectic-ness that is home buying* Wild. We really can’t get over that it’s ours, ha. Big things ahead! Obviously big responsibilty as well, but we’re ready.
And in true Christa fashion, my life is also going in a million directions, with a gals trip to Salem this weekend. (Tuesday update - SO much fun! Check out some pics & stories on my instagram) So moving will be put on hold to hang with 2 of my besties while we explore all things witchy!
And because things are crazy, no links this week. I’ll keep ya’ll updated asap! xo
HAPPY FRIDAY
10.12.18
Happy Friday | 10.12.18
Happy Friday! What a week! I’ve had plans every day after work this week, with 3 of those being work events - including something on campus tomorrow. Sunday is going to be an absolute chill day.
On a yummier note, doesn’t that kimchi friend rice look amazing?! I’m excited to really buckle down and cook again this Fall and Winter. With the cooler weather coming, it will be nice to be back in the kitchen - it was just too damn hot in the summer!
// A Love Letter to the Horniest Woman on TV - Yes Kristen Bell & The Good Place (and my forever older gentleman crush…Ted Danson 😬)
// Amazing - Tiny Desk Concert: Leon Bridges
// I stumbled upon this spotify playlist, and I’m super into it
// This velvet jumpsuit is holiday party goals!!
// Why My Husband and I Sleep in Separate Beds
// How to Dress Like a Celebrity
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HAPPY FRIDAY
10.05.18
Happy Friday | 10.05.18
Happy October! :) I couldn’t resist the skateboarding ghost lol
I’m off to NH with one of my gal pals, Brittany, for a weekend up at the Farm. We’re excited to get out of town and chill a bit. Some of my family will be there and we’re planning on hiking Mt. Monadnock on Saturday and bopping around Peterborough on Sunday.
Hoping the foliage will have started to turn! 🍂
// These Countries Have the Best Work-Life Balance in Europe
// Dear dads: Your daughters told me about their assaults. This is why they never told you.
// lol - yes to most of these…21 Things That Almost All White People Are Guilty Of Saying
// Woah – This 90-Year-Old Lady Seduced and Killed Nazis as a Teenager. She recently passed away, and there was this article written about it as well.
// Thoughts on the Dunkin’ Donuts to Dunkin’ switch?
// One of my favorite beauty bloggers posted this great 5 min make up tutorial with drug store products - and she’s hilarious haha enjoy :)
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Etsy Round Up // October 4
Patterns, textures, and colors - oh my! Happy shopping :)
HAPPY FRIDAY
09.28.18
Happy Friday | 09.28.18
Holy crap it’s almost October! Not upset about it though, fall is my favorite season :)
We started watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine in Portugal and are very excited for a chill weekend full of binge watching and lounging.
Have a great weekend xo
// This house is gorgeous! Vermont is so magical - this place would be a dream. Here are some before & after pics as well.
// Have you ever heard of the persimmon seed winter prediction test?! A work friend was talking about it and I had to look it up. Weird!
// The Responsibility of Influencers
// Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong
// UGH — Brett Kavanaugh and the Cruelty of Male Bonding
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HAPPY FRIDAY
09.21.18
Happy Friday | 09.21.18
I’m back! We had a wonderful, wonderful trip, but I am happy to be home. We are jumping right into the weekend with a fundraising brunch to benefit The Judy Dworin Performance Project organized my our good friend Brittany, and then heading to Farm Aid (hence the vintage Willie pic :))! SO excited!
Enjoy your weekend xo
// What Pinterest Taught Me About Myself
// 20-Minute Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
// Sad to hear about Mac Miller’s passing - have you seen his Tiny Desk Concert?
// This is fun! Rare Pink Subtropical Bird Seen In Milford And Stratford (as in Connecticut…)
// Woah - have you seen this bridge?
// Super fun Brooklyn home tour
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