A new year, a new list of FAVORITE THINGS! Every year I like to compile all of the things that made my life better/more enjoyable this year and share it with you! If you’re looking for some direction or inspiration while shopping this year, check out my Favorite Things Holiday Gift Guide 2019 edition! We have a mix of home stuff, tools, beauty, magic & FUN! Let’s get to it.
Currently November 2019
November was a heavy month! It marked the 2nd anniversary of my Mom’s death. It brought up a lot of feelings. I am glad I took time to process my feelings because I can see my growth from last November. Perspective is a gift.
See here:
The spread!
All the Good things that happend this month….
This was November! Let’s get into it:
Self-reflection. I am almost done with my Currently Workbook for 2019!
It’s been so nice to have something to return to each month to reflect on what happened. It definitely makes me a happier person to focus on all of the positive things that happen each month. If you’re interested in getting a workbook for 2020, you can buy one here!
I also felt inspired by my trip to North Carolina! I met a whole bunch of new people and left feeling SUPER inspired by my work and the impact it makes on others.
Home projects are inspiring me! We are working on a deck resurfacing this month.
My father-in-law came to visit at the beginning of the month and he, Casey and my bro-in-law James made me two planters on our hill. I can’t wait to show you the finished result when it’s not raining!
I CANNOT WAIT TO GET BACK INTO MY GARDEN!
I went on a lot of walks with friends this month (when the weather was right!) and I am inspired by where I live and grew up.
It’s so beautiful here.
Mrs. Fletcher- Kathryn Hahn is one of my favorite actresses. We are up-to-date on this season which means we like it! It makes me wonder what life is like after you drop your son off college. I’m really happy to see more shows about female sexuality after 40! PRAISE BE.
Living with Yourself– I love Paul Rudd. This show reminds me a little of Maniac, but not super weird and edgey. It’s a brain bender. Can you imagine having a clone? Can you imagine having two Paul Rudds in this world?? What a dream!
Silicon Valley– kinda sad to see this show end. I liked seeing a funny/sometimes too true perspective of Silicon Valley. We used to live over there and it fascinates me how it’s represented on TV.
Free Solo– Whoa. You get tense watching it, but what an interesting story and what perserverance!
Dawn Wall- We watched this with my brother-in-law & Cooper. It was really good. I find it so fascinating to see how they pack up for their trips.
James Bond- Casey and Cooper on a James Bond watching spree. I’ve been watching on the periphery while I’m working around the house. So far Cooper likes Sean Connery best. I like seeing the set design & clothing from back then!
The Kominksy Method– I’ve slowly been working my way through the second season. I love Alan Arkin. I love how this show makes me more empathetic to what my Dad is going through at his age/without my mom.
The Stars Within You- A Modern Guide to Astrology
Motherless Daughters- The Legacy of Loss
That it’s been two years since my Mom died. I am so glad I was able to afford to go to therapy. I have learned so much about myself and my family in the past two years. It was a traumatic event and I am grateful I have made it through the worst parts. I feel like I am in a better place of honoring my Mom through my life/work instead of focusing on the fact that I’ll never be able to be around her again. She brought magic to the season and I have to find it without her. Trying new things has been fun and I’m focusing on that!
Also, I’m really excited to start 2020. So my brain is in new year mode more than holiday mode.
Dorothy Ashby- I listen to her when I am straightening up my house & trying to get into the cleaning zone.
One of the songs that reminds me of my Mom…
One of my favorite Cyndi Lauper songs.
When I want to get out of funk, I play this.
This playlist speaks to my soul.
I have been using this song as a pump jam all month long.
Ever since daylight savings, I’ve been waking up around 5am every morning. It doesn’t help that my cat, Rosie tries to snuggle with me during that time.
I’ve been dreaming about my Mom. I know she’s there but I can’t see her. I feel like my dream life isn’t very exciting and I am not remembering much of it. I am sleeping well, so that’s good!
Made a cheese board for my friend’s dinner party.
Ricky & Wendy invited us over for steak.
I’ve been craving refried beans all month.
To balance out all the beans 😉
Again, on a breakfast sandwich kick. Husband is enjoying it.
Fried goodness in North Carolina!
Satsumas are my favorite. I am glad to see them in the markets.
Been living for doctored up ramen.
It’s a good way to use up the veggies we have in the fridge at the end of the week.
I made my family’s Sausage Bread!
I cut my hair off.
And I have one more self-portrait to collect for 2019!
That was November! One more month and I’m finished with my workbook and ready to start a new one! Grab your currently workbook for 2020 here.
We can work on/through 2020 together 🙂
Happy Monday, Friends!
We are on week 49 of 2019. Here’s what that week looked like for me last year.
This weekend it rained! We put up my Mom’s Christmas tree for my Dad. We went out to dinner, I packaged up orders for the Handwriting Club all Sunday and tried to rest and eat healthy after a big week of indulging. It’s supposed to rain here all week and I love how cozy it makes our house! We have the fireplace going in the mornings when we’re drinking our coffee and it’s DIVINE. One of my Intentions for the Week is to get as many pep talk packs out this week as I can! They make a great gift for yourself or a loved one who needs a pep talk!
Find them in my Etsy shop!
Here’s what they look like all packaged up!
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Your pep talk packs are being packaged up! Thank you for your orders!!!!!
Ok, time for me to type up my Intentions for the week. Here they are!
If you’re doing some holiday shopping, my Currently Workbook for 2020 is for sale!
Thinking of starting a food journal for the new year? I’ll do it with you!
Get your FOOD JOURNAL HERE.
I have also put together a PEP TALK POSTCARD & STICKER PACK for GIFTING!
Check out my Etsy shop for more details. Who doesn’t need a pep talk??
Sausage Bread was always something brought out for special occasions on my father’s (very Italian) side of the family. While the recipe floats around throughout the year with my East Coast family, we only experienced my Grandma’s sausage bread during Easter. What I can tell you is that I would have gladly accepted her Sausage Bread over my candy filled Easter basket. That’s how good it is.
Now that I have the recipe (THANKS TO MY FAIRY GODMOTHER, AUNT JEAN!!!) I can have it whenever I want! What a gift it is to receive a cherished recipe from a generous family member!
If I wasn’t making artichoke squares for my brother this Thanksgiving, I’d definitely make this Sausage Bread. It’s the ultimate comfort food. Pizza dough rolled around sausage and cheese. What’s not to love? It tastes like my childhood.
Casey likes to think of it as pizza bread but without the sauce. He’s not wrong!
Happy Monday, friends!
This week Cooper is off of school there’s a lot to be done! My head is in PLANNING MODE.
CHECK IT OUT.
I’m making everything in orange.
Cooper also have the WHOLE week off of school so I’ve got a little buddy with me at home this week while I prep for Thanksgiving.
Time to get my brain together and write down my INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK! Here they are:
Here’s what this past week looked like My Everyday Life Week 47
So much orange this week. It’s my Mom’s color and today is the 2nd anniversary of her death.
Here’s what that week looked like. I am glad I powered threw and shared that week.
Our house is in the in-between world of renovations. This tree is popping.
I haven’t been able to garden and it’s messing with me.
A trip into the city. The hand caught my eye and then that orange glow at the top of the building made me happy. It’s a reflection of the sunset.
