Hi friends! Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season filled with family, friends, laughs, yummy food and drink and you’re ready for 2022!
Between work, a little bit of travel, the holidays, my very first Christmas Pajama Party {I think I’m going to make this an annual thing!} and all the things in between, the last two months of the year flew by. I headed out West to Palm Springs in the middle of November for my friend Heathers’ bachelorette trip — we had so much fun! Girl time + a change of scenery was much needed.
ICYMI, you can check out my Everything I Wore in Palm Springs post rounding up all my outfits from the trip!
I so enjoyed Christmastime in my cozy little abode. Last year, I was just one month into my move, my break up was still so fresh, I barely had any furniture and for the most part, the only decorations I had up was my Christmas tree.
This year, I had the best time decorating and making my space so sweet & happy for the holidays. I hosted family & friends and my heart is so full. What a difference a year makes.
Monthly Favorites: November + December 2021
WATCHING.
SELLING SUNSET. Season 4 of Selling Sunset was so good and my goodness — drama, drama, drama. haha Christine is crazy! Chrisell, Heather, Mary & Mya are my favorites. Emma & Vanessa are great additions to the show.
SINGLE ALL THE WAY. This was such a cute movie on Netflix! Just a sweet, feel-good, holiday movie.
OUR FRIEND. I came across this movie on Prime a while back and have had it on My List. I finally watched it a couple weeks ago and it was such a good film + a really good cast & acting. I absolutely love Dakota Johnson. The movie is based on a true story from an article written in 2015 and the story is all about life, love, friendship, heartbreak & loss. Grab a box of tissues for this one.
EMILY IN PARIS. omg, I LOVED Season 2 even more than the first season! I binged the whole season in 2 nights. Whoops. lol Now I’m just over here waiting for Season 3.
A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS: CITY LIGHTS. The sequel to last years California Christmas. I just love real-life couple, Lauren & Josh Swickard. They are so cute on & off screen.
FINDING YOU. such a cute & sweet rom-com that takes place in Ireland. I loved the story and the cast.
LISTENING + READING.
Always a mix of old & new, sharing what I’ve been listening to over the last couple months.
I’ve been getting back into podcasts — I typically listen while driving or out on a walks. Sharing a few favorite episodes that I’ve listened to recently below…
I absolutely love Dr. Will Cole. If you aren’t familiar with him, he is a functional medicine doctor and he shares so much knowledge about all things health & wellness. I love his show, The Art of Being Well. He brings on so many great guests and each episode has so many take aways that you can put into practice. I ordered his book, The Inflammation Spectrum a few weeks ago and I’m LOVING it. I’m about 100+ pages in and I’ve already learned so much.
INSIGHT TIMER. My roomie out in Palm Springs turned me onto this app and I am loving it so much! I listen to a meditation several nights a week. There are literally over 100,000 guided meditations available to listen to and there is something for everyone.
WEARING.
Abercombie bodysuits are amazing! I’m loving their seamless styles — they are crazy soft and so so comfortable. I’m surprisingly wearing a small. I usually have to size up in a bodysuit because of my height, 5’10”, but the small fits perfect.
Also from A&F, this white button down. It’s an oversized fit so I went with an XS.
And this plaid blanket scarf — such a classic piece. I got the black & brown combo which is currently sold out but there are 4 other options available.
Madewell is having a really great sale right now — extra 30% off sale! I popped into the store and got a few really great pieces. The stripe long-sleeve in the photo above is so cute and just a good classic, striped top. I love the neckline and the the front pocket. Wearing a Size Small. I also got this cute chunky knit {slightly oversized fit, I got an XS} and this cozy, oversized scarf. I got the warm nutmeg color — such a gorgeous, rich color!
I purchased this knit cardigan from Mango back in November and I love everything about it – the buttons, the cropped length and the sleeves. I got the mustard color.
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USING.
HAIR, SKIN, BEAUTY & SUPPLEMENTS.
EMPTIES.
I used up another jar of Summer Friday’s Cloud Dew Moisturizer.
Indie Lee Banish Stick – I love this stuff! I use it the moment I see a blemish and it always clears it up right away.
Before I replenish a daytime moisturizer, I’m using up the rest of an old tube of Weleda Baby Face Cream. This is a long time favorite. My skin was feeling SO dry a few weeks ago and this is such a rich, super hydrating cream.
I finally decided to try out the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask and just like every other product from them…I love it!
I use it at night and sometimes as an eye cream as Lauren {one of the founders of the brand} shares on her IG Stories.
Still using & loving all the other products I shared in my last Monthly Favorites Round Up. Liking everything below.
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AROUND THE HOUSE…
One of my Christmas gifts from mom & dad was the Alexa Echo (4th Generation) and I love it so much! I have it on my TV console and listen to it for several hours of the day. The sound quality is great and I love the latest design. I have the Glacier White color. It also comes in black and grey.
I finally purchased these stools from Serena & Lily that I’ve been eyeing for literally 2 years! I have them in a little corner in my bathroom with skincare products on them — so cute! They are currently on major sale and now I wished I waited to order them. haha
I snagged this cute Catch All + a couple other things from the sale selection on Shoppe Amber Interiors.
I’m so in love with my Caraway Pots & Pans that I shared in my last post. The more I cook with them, the more I love them. The non-stick ceramic is amazing! literally, nothing sticks to them.
I’ve been really putting my gold candle holders from McGee & Co. to good use. Candle sticks are such a mood.
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