The most beautiful belated birthday flowers from my ShopMy manager! I was shocked!
Sweatshirt weather, and this one is on sale! I always get asked about this mug, too, and we got it on Nantucket several years ago from 'Cold Noses'- we got the dog water bowl, too! So cute.
I hope you are all having a wonderful week! This is the first totally normal week I've had since early February, which is wild to say! I had no important meetings, weeknight social plans, travel, etc. It was just a regular week where I worked, worked out, walked Henry, cooked dinners with my husband at home, and went to bed early-ish. It was *bliss*, let me tell you! I even had time to catch up on some of the TV I haven't watched in a while, glorious! It was a very good reminder of just how lovely the mundane things of daily life can be!
I loved having more downtime than usual, which enabled me to spend more time browsing, so the finds are really good in today's 'wanting' section and tomorrow's weekend wish list!
I'm going to a fundraiser luncheon this weekend, and my aunt and uncle's annual derby party/my cousin's birthday party. Both events are always so much fun, though sadly, the weather doesn't look like it will be! It will definitely put a damper on my outfit selection, but oh well.
I mentioned that last week/weekend, Pittsburgh held the NFL Draft. It was so fun to go downtown and check it all out. We went down on Thursday afternoon and walked all over the North Shore to see everything, then made it over to Market Square and walked downtown for a bit. We were there for 6ish hours, and 15,000 steps later, we didn't even make it to The Point, where there was more going on. We also didn't stay for the actual draft, which I was glad about. It got super crowded just as we were leaving. As someone who isn't super into football as a whole, but rather just a Steelers fan, there was so much to do and see- much more than expected. The weather could not have been more perfect. I'm a Danny Tanner/Monica Geller at heart, and I was so impressed at how clean and tidy everything looked. It is definitely not always so clean. I'm hoping the city can keep it up now that the draft has left!
We ended up at our friend's house for a little BBQ. They live on the North Side, and it was so fun to be able to sit on their rooftop deck and hear/see parts of the draft from that spot. We hung out with some other friends the following night for another BBQ. I've had my fix of hamburgers and hot dogs for a while, ha!
Wearing: The weather has been all over the place lately. Some days, it's warm and sunny, almost like summer, but then the next day, it's 50 degrees and raining. It's hard to dress for these kinds of swings! However, I love wearing a sweater/sweatshirt, so I am not complaining!
Eating: I love sriracha soooo much. I especially love it on hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese. Have you all tried the Trader Joe's sriracha? I think it is better than the actual brand name- it has a more garlicky flavor.
Sale: JA has a very good sale section worth browsing! Code QUEEN20 on
BonBon's site, May 1-10, gives you 20% off. If you know a mother in your life who loves gummies (mine doesn't), this would make such a cute little gift. I love gummies and love to treat myself to them from time to time. Randomly stumbled upon
these blue and white napkins on clearance for under $30!
Listening: It's embarrassing how often I listen to this
Sax and Trumpet Jazz playlist that I made a few years ago. It's the perfect background music!
Loving: It's unfortunate, because
this serum is pricey, but goodness, I am loving it.
Wanting: These shorts are the perfect shade of pink and also have a lovely print. They would look great styled with a white linen button-down.
This pink dress is a fabulous option for a wedding guest! I love this punchy green color, so fun as a sweatshirt! A
new French skincare brand that has piqued my interest! Headed on a European summer vacation?
This dress is perfect!
This scarf is pricey, but I think I am going to treat myself to it. It's so unique and fabulous and gives Hermes vibes for nearly 1/4 of the cost! Every single print/colorway is so good, the hard part is choosing!
This collared pullover is giving Ralph Lauren vibes for much less! Looks so cozy. Love the
open back on this dress. A classic
wardrobe staple, with some unique details. I love the
texture of this sweater, especially the navy and passion fruit colors. I love
this hand lotion and especially the dispenser. It now comes in a pearl dispenser, and it would make a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. Fringe is really having a moment, and
this dress is fabulous!
This set is beautiful and at a great price point.
This top is giving Pucci vibes, thankfully, a lot less costly! The prettiest
pajama set.
This dress is pricey, but adorable!
This cardigan now comes in the prettiest shade of green. Such a
fun and vibrant dress! I would wear
this dress as a swimsuit cover-up, too! A cute
textured white dress.
This dress just screams 'wedding guest in Italy' to me! A
cuff bracelet that will add a punch of color to any spring/summer outfit. Fun and festive
beaded lobster sandals perfect for an East Coast summer! A
timeless raffia tote with leather details to carry now and 10 years from now. Precious
berry bowls! Classic
blue-and-white striped lounge shorts. A
simple gingham sundress to throw on and look polished! After falling in love with
these pants this winter, I want to try the linen version! The
prettiest activewear dress I've seen in a long time! A cute and simple
cropped (but not too cropped) crewneck sweatshirt. The cut and color of
this athletic dress is summertime perfection! These
lounge pants look so comfortable and are very 'in' right now. Every time I see a pair of khaki pleated shorts, I think of Diane Keaton in Father of the Bride II, and
these are so good.
Pittsburgh: A few snaps from around the NFL Draft! Pittsburgh was showing off, that's for sure!
Amazon Rec: I love this activewear brand and just ordered
this sports bra to try!
You can find more of my
Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!
Traveling: My mom, sister, and I are headed to Italy in September, mainly Sicily, so if you have any recs, I'd love to hear them! My mom's side of the family (mom's mom) is from Sicily, so I am excited to visit!
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