I love fresh flowers, but don’t love the cost and then how quickly they die! Those red winter berries lasted forever (but are now dead) so I replaced them with the above! (Though I’m not actually sure what they are. Anyone?!?) They’re going strong a week later. I’m all about the non-flowers flowers now! Anyway, what are you guys up to this weekend?? It’s getting cold here again! After 55 degrees this week, I guess we’re due.
Now for some weekend reading…
My friend had the coolest gold statement earrings on last night. Searching Etsy and found these pretty ones this morning that reminded me a little bit of hers.
I had a question on the Dew Skin in yesterday’s comments that sent me on some research. Here’s a bit of background to CC, BB, and tinted moisturizer.
Just picked up some salmon at Trader Joe’s to make these soon. (Sara is an incredible resource for nutrition, by the way! I eat up her Instagram stories on the daily.)
I want this cozy top in every color.
Let’s go to France! Now.
The case for using a paper planner. (I like these.)
Have any of you used a light therapy lamp? I would love to hear your thoughts if so!
Hiking is the perfect mind-body workout.
This recipe looks awesome.
Have a good weekend!
I’m studying abroad in Scotland and just got a light therapy lamp! I was worried about the lack of sunlight, so I’ve been using the lamp every morning (+ have been leaving it on in the afternoons when I’m in my room). I also just started taking 1000iu of Vitamin D3. Hoping it’ll work!
Here in Amsterdam people swear by those sun/light therapy lamps. When I first moved here I was so confused by the number of tanning salons, but found out that because there is so little daylight in the winter, people actually frequent the salons just to get a dose of vitamin D. I thought that sounded crazy at first, but having experienced multiple winters here now (and seen how middle-of-the-night dark it is at 8am) I totally get it.
That Airbnb room in France you linked is gorgeous! ❤️ How I’d love to go to France right now, sigh! ❤️❤️
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How is the Homesick NJ candle? I’ve been so intrigued by these candles but haven’t made a purchase yet. I’m a fellow Jersey girl (though still living here) but I’m so curious!
i love it! a dear high school friend gave it to me. and i just bought the MA one for a friend and loved the smell of that too!
They may be some type of eucalyptus? I had some in my wedding bouquet and they look familiar 🙂
Yup, those look like a type of gum or eucalyptus to this Aussie 🙂
I used a light lamp for years in my 20s. I’m originally from Texas and found the winters and lack of sunshine so hard to do deal with at first. Using it for 30 minutes in the morning, while I ate breakfast or drank coffee helped me jumpstart my day and reset my rhythms. I really liked it.
Your non flowers have got to be from Trader Joe’s I’m thinking? 🙂 I have eucalyptus still in a pitcher that’s dried out it’s been in there so long. Still looks good, haha!
not these ones, but usually my favorites do come from TJ’s!
Thanks for the deeper dive into B.B., CC, and tinted moisturizer. I think dew skin is more what I’m looking for, but I’m not sure the color will be right. I’d be a 2, but I have olive skin and the 2 seems very pinky. Thoughts?
I think 2 or 3 would definitely work for you. (It is so sheer and forgiving.)
I just started using a light therapy box this winter (to combat Oregon’s grey days) and I really think it’s making a difference! I use it in the mornings while I get ready and the biggest change I’ve noticed is that my energy levels stay pretty steady all day…no more early afternoon slumps!
I heard this segment on light therapy and bipolar disorder and hadn’t considered before the unintended consequences of use. I guess like all natural approaches, you still have to be careful about how you use it. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/11/27/561574259/light-therapy-might-help-people-with-bipolar-depression
Also, I love the console in your picture and have been looking for one! Where is yours from and do you like it?
I love it! It was made custom by a local company (that I believe will ship). Here’s their site! http://www.bostonmodernvintagefurniture.com/
I bought a light therapy box thing last year and felt like it really helped. I haven’t gotten it out this year yet, but I probably should!