Dagny with Caroline Z Hurley pillow & blanket I purchased with credits at Garmentory
*When you use my referral link to sign up for an account you’ll get $20 and so will I*
Wearing/Shopping
SO MUCH SHOPPING. No buying, but shopping and browsing and “adding to cart” is how I deal with anxiety; I see each piece as a way to “fix” whatever is bothering me.
Oh, actually I did buy one thing. A very big thing, the Rebekka kimono in black, one size minus, from Elizabeth Suzann. The more I thought about it, the more I realized how great a piece it is, even though it is a linen/cotton blend and not heavier (which will actually be much more versatile for me in Texas). I liked the shorter “sleeves” and the straight hem, and how easy it seems to just wear with whatever. I’ll probably love it, but if I don’t, then I know I can return it and get the silk florence pants instead.
I did sell quite a few of my own things via Slowre this week, so it all sort of evens out 🙂
As we move, I’ve been thinking about trying the Coyuchi for life program for new sheets and towels. Basically you pay monthly for towels, sheets, etc. and you can send them back after a certain period of time to be recycled or repurposed and get a new set in return. Very tempting, actually, because our current sheets are at the end of their life and too yucky to donate, so I wonder what to do with them. (H&M does accept textile recycling) Same for towels. Has anyone tried this? I love our Coyuchi organic cotton towels…
Reading/Watching
Leo and I were watching old seasons of The Americans on Amazon – I loved it! Now I miss it and refuse to pay for the current season, so will wait. Good thing the new season of Transparent dropped this week, I can’t wait to start that!
I’ve been listening to Ester Perel’s Audible original “podcast” the last couple of days. It is SO GOOD and incredibly eye-opening. And fascinating. Also sad.
Doing
Honestly, I’m so antsy right now. And bored? Which is weird. I’ve been doing as much as I can to pack and get ready to move the last several weeks, but at a certain point, until we actually MOVE, I can’t do any more. And that’s where I’m stuck. I’ve been through all the cabinets and drawers and garage and donated/thrown away everything that needs to be. I’ve packed up things we don’t need on a daily basis. I’ve washed sheets and towels and blankets so they’ll be clean when we move.
And now I’m just waiting for moving day to get closer so I can pack up everything else and then get to the new place and UNPACK it.
I’m working on a puzzle, and not getting very far. I’m looking forward to binging on Transparent this weekend while I pack pictures and some random kitchen stuff. And I’m literally eating everything in sight; particularly sugary/crunchy things. It is the Jewish new year, and we are supposed to eat sweet things to bring us a sweet new year ahead, but I am eating enough for all the Jews and need to stop LOL
There are a whole lot of issues under the surface too, and I’m acknowledging them, not just letting them stew. And I’m giving myself a break, not being too hard on myself for the way I’m feeling – I’m just going to roll with it and try and keep busy.
Oh, and I’m getting my hair cut/colored next Friday; I’ve reached my growing-out limit haha!! This is what I’m going for I think:
(image via Cuyana)
We’ll see what I decide to do on Friday, but I’m definitely cutting my hair shorter – I really enjoy my hair short. And I think I am tired of the blonde.
What’s going on with you guys? Anything exciting??
I also splurged on the same ES kimono. I have a wool version from a few years ago that I wear all the time in cooler weather. I think this new one will be perfect to wear over my Georgia tees.
In celebration of my son’s 10th birthday today I made pumpkin chocolate chip muffins! They are delicious!
I donated a bunch of sheets and towels to the Humane society when I was cleaning out my grandfather’s condo. I know you’re an animal lover. 🙂
I ordered the dress in charcoally black. Because I have a top in that fabric from Mandy (not the same colour) which I love. I eyed the dress in cotton for some time, but I really can’t do a pure black that close to my face. Depending on how thick the fabric is and how it hangs, I would like to put a cotton or wool long sleeved slim turtleneck T underneath.
oh! good point about donating them to shelters…i guess the dogs don’t care if they’re stained 🙂
i’m intrigued by the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins – do you have a link to the recipe??
i love all things pumpkin!!
oh, i can’t wait to hear what you think about the dress. i love it and think it’s such a great shape!!
Pretty much this: https://smittenkitchen.com/2006/10/promise-keeper-pumpkin-eater/
But I use coconut oil instead of vegetable, I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin (because that’s what was in the CSA box this week), I go under on the sugar and skip the cinnamon sugar on top because I add chocolate chips. I like to improvise on recipes!
thank you!! i’m totally making these this afternoon 🙂
i have everything i need already! i will use coconut oil as well, and sub the sugar for coconut sugar and maybe a little maple syrup?
and instead of chocolate chips, walnuts. YUM.
Donate the towels to your local shelters! They are always looking taking donations here in Chicago (ask about the sheets).
70 grams of coconut oil works for me if you’re into measuring. Love the idea of subbing in some maple syrup for some of the sugar. Will try that next time!
problem is with the maple syrup that it might upset the “balance” of wet/dry. i do a lot of subbing when i don’t find recipes that are exactly what i want to work with, but they don’t always work out LOL – like i’m also interested in subbing some of the flour with almond flour, which is what i do for banana bread, but that also never quite cooks through.
my mother was a home economist LOL – she’s very good at the chemistry of cooking. i am not.
I ordered the ES kimono also, but now having buyer’s remorse / anxiety about the purchase…but I already canceled another order from ES and I’m afraid if I cancel they’ll never let me order from them again! I just hate not being able to return for refund.
I totally understand. Good thing is there’s a market for ES gift cards 😉 I see them on Instagram for like a $10 discount all the time.
I find that coconut oil is a little “dryer” than olive or vegetable oil anyway so the maple syrup might make up for that.
My husband is allergic to almonds. That rules out all sorts of trendy recipes for us!
I love Smitten Kitchen! My favorite for recipes.
Gretchen– You may have eaten all the Rosh Hashanah food in Texas but I did my part up here in Ohio. Dinner last night pushed me over the edge. I totally understand your sense of boredom but not. For me, lots of walks and journaling. Hope it’s a good weekend, Beth
Grechen, I hope you have a relaxing weekend with LOW STRESS!!
I passed on the ES knit release, and ordered the V neck wool sweater from the Bare Knit website. Probably close to 6 month wear in my climate. I hope my Ida Trench gets here soon. Our temps are plummeting this coming week with one day where the HIGH temp will be in the 30s !!
Dagny looks adorable on her designer blanket
I love those jaw length hair cuts..can’t wait to see what you decide…
Ha! I made pumpkin bread yesterday! I used this: https://cookieandkate.com/2016/healthy-pumpkin-bread-recipe/
Used almond milk and maple syrup. It was my treat as I moved a week ago and decided I was due an indulgence after all the packing and unpacking business! Like you, I got all antsy and anxious and just wanted it all to be done; hate clutter and disorganization makes my head throb!!!
Love the haircut inspiration. I wish I could do that, but since moving from Texas to Florida and all the damn humidity I’ve given in to terminal bad hair days and just pull it back. *sigh*
haha! good, glad i’m not alone 🙂
yes, bored, but not is a good way to put it. i’m certainly doing things, but feel like i can’t do the things i really WANT to do!!
oh so jealous of your temperatures! for now LOL – i will hate the cold once it’s here in earnest.
oh, that’s a good recipe too!! thank you!
yes, the clutter too. i have to look away when i see the boxes and stuff just “out” where it doesn’t belong LOL – ugh. all will be well though 🙂 in a couple weeks !!
so funny – i don’t like to pull my hair back, but i do like it off my neck, so …short hair it is, for me. anyway, i think the most flattering cut for my, my height, etc., is a short one, one that shows off my clavicle and shoulders.
Good to know! Did not realize it.
Grechen, is The Americans really that good? b/c I’m looking for a new show to binge on. I watched Animal Kingdom on Amazon (and even paid for season 2!), and The Ozarks on Netflix, and now I’m wandering channels looking for something else to watch. So I’m going to give Americans a try 🙂
I didn’t buy anything from the ES knit collection as I don’t really need anything right now. I’m still waiting for my Maxine top to arrive. And maybe it’s the change of seasons but I too have been eating/craving anything sweet/fattening/crunchy in sight as well! Yesterday I took TWO trips to the vending machine! It’s okay though…I just need to let myself “be” and if that’s what my body wants for today or tomorrow then that’s what i’ll give it. Drinking plenty of green tea and water helps. Have a wonderful weekend!
Yes. The Americans is that good. I enjoyed it a lot!! Trying to resist buying the current season so much!
I loved the fall pop-up sponsored by the garmentlife and ordered from Bare knitwear, too. Canadian company, too – bonus for me!
Ok – scratch that. The virtual pop-up was by The Garment
1) I donate my “unusable” towels & blankets to our local animal shelter as well
2) Deb has a new cookbook coming out next month!!!!!! (and I have her potato kugel in the oven RIGHT NOW 😉
Cute “DO”! I vote “go for it,” even though you didn’t ask. 😉 And the ES kimono is beyond gorgeous…but I swoon at the price!
I just got back from Chicago and had so much fun hanging with my daughter, SIL, and 3 grandkids that it was hard to leave! My daughter and I went shopping (sans kids!) for the first time since she had Nora, age 4. And I also spent a few days with my parents in WI…It’s so hard to see your parents age. Life on both ends of the spectrum.
I’m planning to talk my husband into binge-watching “Stranger Things” with me so when Season 2 begins, he’ll be caught up!
I didn’t even buy anything for myself when we shopped, but I talked my gorgeous 6′ tall daughter into trying on the James Perse Classic Skinny dress (http://www.revolve.com/james-perse-classic-skinny-dress-in-indian-ink/dp/JAME-WD709/) and she looked great, but wouldn’t buy it because she thought she still had “baby tummy”…she didn’t!
I always donate mine to our church rummage sale which supplies the East End Farm Workers, a really great organization that watches out for our day laborers, most of whom are Latino/a.
I always donate mine to our church rummage sale which supplies the East End Farm Workers, a really great organization that watches out for our day laborers, most of whom are Latino/a.
And I’m definitely making the bread or muffins!!! 🙂