Comfortable Sunday everybody. Emily is off on her spring break journey however worry not. Emily prepped a bunch of actually nice posts so we promise you received’t really feel her absence:) With that stated now we have such an thrilling reveal tomorrow in addition to a publish about some group bonding we did! Hope y’all are prepared. Okay, let’s get to the hyperlinks!
This week’s house tour is a meticulously restored conventional Japanese machiya in Kyoto, Japan. You must learn the entire article as a result of it’s so particular how a lot element and consideration went into this restoration. Plus, it’s just a little historical past lesson. Oh, and naturally it’s lovely. Check it out!
From Emily: The e book influencer I get all my recs from – particularly for spring break. Beach Reads & Bubbly is DEDICATED to all of the seashore reads, thrillers, romance, romantasy, and fantasy novels. She has amassed an enormous following by reviewing all of them, creating e book golf equipment everywhere in the US, and our kinds are so aligned so I actually belief her. She and I have been each lit majors so whereas these books should not Pulitzer prize winners, there are some which might be WAY higher than others and I like how she breaks them down in ways in which imply one thing to me (spice degree, degree of world-building, arcs, and character growth). We each agreed that Bride by Ali Hazelwood was our favourite e book of 2024 if that claims something (I simply began Ali’s new e book and like it to this point). Anyway, on spring break I’d dive extra into thrillers than I normally do in my actual life so I’m seeking to Katie to assist me determine what to obtain. It’s really among the finest issues about IG – recs from consultants in fields that sometimes wouldn’t get notoriety (and he or she’s a typically nice comply with, lovely, wears cute garments, and has a very charming accent:))
From Marlee: Lately I ordered some necessities from Sephora throughout a promo they usually gave me just a little pattern leave-in conditioner by Crown Affair with my order. I simply completed the little 1.7oz bottle off (which lasted surprisingly lengthy, possibly 7 or so washes) and beloved it. I’ve nice, considerably thick hair that’s fairly wavy and tends to air dry tremendous frizzy. Because it’s nice, most leave-in conditioners or merchandise simply weigh it down and make it stringy as an alternative of hydrated. This leave-in made it tremendous delicate and didn’t weigh it down in any respect, which has been fairly exhausting to search out! It additionally smells very…luxurious. Positively ordering the full-size, which is a bit pricy however after seeing how far the product goes it’s value it.
From Mallory: I wanted a brand new pair of “stroll round flats” which might be appropriate for brief walks comfortably across the neighborhood however nonetheless look cute and I FOUND THEM. Jess had a great post in regards to the mesh ballet flat development occurring and whereas I used to be purchasing in retailer I stumbled upon these cuties! Tremendous comfortable, goes with every part, and VERY breathable. Extremely suggest if you happen to want a brand new spring-summer flat!
Effectively one thing VERY EXCITING has simply occurred within the design world and that one thing is that the ever-inspiring and gifted Pierce & Ward have just launched a collaboration with West Elm! We dare you to not need practically every part. We refuse to decide on favorites so go test it out now!
From Gretchen: ‘Tis the season to be tan! The one downside is the solar is appearing fairly shy right here in Portland and I’m impatient. Fortunately there are fairly just a few fake-tan options on the market and this week I attempted a brand new one. The St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse is one I’ve been eyeing for some time and mates of mine have raved about it for years. I lastly determined to attempt it, however as I discussed, I’m impatient. So I snagged the express version, which guarantees 1, 2, and 3hr glow choices relying on how darkish you need to go. There’s some colour to this product, which I actually like as a result of I can see the place I’m going with it. And naturally, I also can see how darkish I need to be because it develops. My candy spot appears to be proper between 2-3 hours earlier than a fast rinse for a colour that feels tan however not clearly faux tan. The odor isn’t dangerous to me and is hardly evident after a wash. I’ve used it just a few occasions now and actually prefer it, with just one grievance–I would like to relax out after I apply it. If I transfer round an excessive amount of and break a sweat (hey armpits) the colour undoubtedly rubs off. However that’s for certain a “me downside”. It’s on sale at Nordstrom proper now (ONLY THRU TODAY!) and in addition out there in a travel size (with a tanning mitt) if you happen to’re not able to decide to the total shebang!
From Jess: Together with my new ballet flats, I additionally purchased a brand new pair of sneakers:) I’m very late to the Adidas Gazelle development however man am I glad I lastly jumped on the wagon. I bought these green ones as a result of I wished so as to add just a little pop of colour to my in any other case impartial outfits. However what I used to be so glad about was how immediately snug they have been and to this point no blisters (one thing I nearly all the time take care of in new sneakers). So if you happen to’ve been wanting so as to add a colour one thing to your outfits, that’s additionally snug, I like my new kicks. Oh, I additionally wanted to dimension down half of a dimension.
From Arlyn: I really feel like I’m perpetually on the hunt for the best underwear. I preferred these Pact ones I purchased a yr or two in the past, however I’ve misplaced just a few kilos they usually’re a bit massive on me now. I thought of simply shopping for them once more however whereas attempting to find one thing else on the Felina web site, I discovered these Pima cotton hipsters that I like far more than I assumed I’d after I purchased them (they have been 40% off so I assumed…why the heck not). The cotton is admittedly mild and skinny and you may barely really feel them whenever you’re carrying them. They don’t transfer round to provide the dreaded wedgie, and the waistband—which I feel is perhaps just a little restrictive—is ideal. They aren’t too low and never too excessive. So snug and ideal for on a regular basis (for anybody who’s properly previous the purpose of caring about VPL or thong-wearing). Seize these full-coverage underwear women, and by no means look again!
Thanks for hanging out with us and see y’all tomorrow for an additional GREAT reveal!
Opening Picture Credit: Picture by Kaitlin Green | From: My Brother’s Kitchen Patio Reveal (Yes, With A Huge TV….Of Course:))
