Eating: We went to Sarafino's with my parents and some family friends late last week. I hadn't been in a while, and each time I go, I think, 'I need to come here more often.' It's BYOB and has the most charming neighborhood vibe. It's old school Pittsburgh. I just love it. And most importantly, the food is wonderful, too.
Drinking: I audibly gasped when I saw this
Glassware in the store the other day. I love glassware, but over the last several years, I haven't seen much that I'm willing to give up cabinet space for, but these are wow! I also think this color works so perfectly with fall tones, but it'd work equally well with spring/summer tones!
Reading: So many of you recommended
this Annabel Monaghan novel as a light and happy vacation read, so I just added it to my Kindle. I love a physical book at home, but the Kindle is the best for travel.
Sale: These sandals are currently 30% off. They're simple and neutral, which is why I love them, because they work with so much. The footbed is slightly padded for comfort, and I love the block heel. They take a minute to break in, but once broken in, they're incredibly comfortable.
Watching: I just started Desperate Housewives, a popular show from the early 2000s. I had never watched it before, but I have heard good things. I'm only a few episodes in, but I am enjoying it so far.
Listening: If you all have any good podcasts or audiobook recs, I'm all ears. Preferably, something my husband and I both may enjoy as we make our long trek down to the lake!
Loving: Tomorrow is our 5th wedding anniversary! It feels like both a lifetime ago and like yesterday all at once. It was the very best day, and I can remember just how incredibly elated I felt when it finally arrived, and everything worked out.
If you're new here, our original wedding date was in April 2020, so like many, we went through all of the postponements and uncertainty that came with the pandemic. My favorite photo is of the two of us standing in the ballroom, getting a sneak peek of the room while our guests were still enjoying cocktail hour. We were finally married, the celebration was just about to begin, and seeing the room, knowing all of the planning had come together and was finally done, was one of the most joyful feelings I've ever experienced.
After the pandemic, it felt like the biggest sigh of relief. Finally marrying the love of my life and celebrating in a room full of people who matter most to us after being apart for so long filled me with a kind of happiness that's hard to put into words. Elation is still the best one I can find, and I truly think you can see it on our faces in that photo.
Looking back on that day is so special. It really was perfect. But somehow, the five years that have followed have been even better. My husband knows me better than anyone, truly gets me, and is my very best friend and biggest cheerleader. I can only hope everyone gets to experience love like that! Here's to many, many more! And, thank you all for indulging me in going down memory lane.
Wanting: These vegetable plates are right up my alley! The item that is at the top of my fall wish list is a
suede jacket that is loose but not oversized, and
this one is really pretty.
This toile dress is lovely and reminds me of Staud, but costs a lot less!
The most stunning handbag and such a good color, too! I love the color of
this tea kettle. This top is
very RL but for much less!
Love this fleece. It's too early for me to order one, but I know I'll miss out and it'll be sold out by the time it's cool enough to wear one! Oh well. Love the color combo of the stripes on
this sweater! Lots of
new J.Crew! This
denim barn jacket is classic and cool, and
these flats are the perfect shade of green.
This jacket reminds me of the plaid coat Annie wears in The Parent Trap. Such a
gorgeous print on this shirtdress. The color, print, and silhouette of
this dress is perfect. This is a
beautiful cardigan reminiscent of a quilt pattern. Cute, inexpensive
red sandals (on sale). This has
La Double J vibes for a lot less!
This bag is so much more costly than I would ever spend on something like that, but oh my goodness, it's ADORABLE! I love a novelty handbag.
Pittsburgh: This is very niche Pittsburgh, but
Rick Sebak has a landing page on PBS where you can watch so many of his episodes. You just have to make a donation to watch, and it's so fun to watch the 90s and early 2000s episodes to see things in Pittsburgh that no longer exist! There is one,
Pittsburgh from the Air, that is just set to music and montages of Pittsburgh from a helicopter, and makes for a good background if you are, like me, not a fan of working in silence.
Amazon Rec: This knit set looks so comfortable and cute!
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!
Smelling: I was recently gifted
this laundry detergent, and I really love it. I am a big fan of the
Snif brand, particularly in the Rain Check scent. I would guess they're direct competitors, as they both claim to be a 'cleaner' alternative to traditional detergents and are very similar in price. Anyway, I'd say I love both pretty equally! I still keep Tide powder on hand when I feel like something really needs it, but otherwise I try to use these day to day!
Traveling: Well, we are off to Georgia, and after that, we are staying put for August. Next up, a girl's trip to Italy with my mom and sister. I am so excited about the trip, but even more about getting to spend so much time with my mom and sister... all three of us together is priceless.
Quoting: '
Worrying is like paying a debt you don't owe.' Mark Twain
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