2020-->2021

 Faves from 2020! 

one: vv into these (new to me) IG accounts: 

whatkatefinds : Katie does beauty+lifestyle+fashion; she's into slow fashion, thrifty finds, nail color and lipstick. AND skincare. I have been influenced, but she's also team shopping less and mixing it all up. I love that. 

gocleanco : water, bleach, and tide. This Canadian based cleaning company with the most satisfying before and afters. 

halfbakedharvest : I want to make everything Tieghan cooks and bakes on her IG.

sgardnerstyle : Shavonda is Team Color and Pattern. Her home and projects are so inspiring and beautiful. 

[I could also add about 10 more accounts to this, if you're looking for anything/anyone specific or inspiring LMK. I LOVE connecting people to inspiring accounts.]

two: SKINCARE BAY-BEEE

My skin has never been better. ☺️ I have a couple of steps in my winter routine I want to get better at, but OMGOODNESS, I have a cleansing balm, cleanser, toner, hydrating spray, two serums I love (this and this), under eye cream, acid, retinol, weekly mask...I'm still looking for my holy grail moisturizer and sunscreen. I really like this tinted one, but I cannot be convinced to wear anything tinted with my mask. The best part is that none of it is crazy expensive, but I legitimately love every step. I also really like these washcloths. I use the corner in the morning for my toner (instead of a cotton square) and then the whole thing at night when I wash everything off. 

three: diffusing those essentials

I got this diffuser for my birthday and I've had my Plant Therapy oils going like crazy. [full disclosure, that link will get you $10 off and the same for me]. I had another diffuser (none of them have been BEAUTIFUL), but it only worked for 2 hours or so and this one has a one hour, 3 hour, 6 hour, and continuous setting. GIMME ALL THOSE CITRUS SMELLS. 

They really boost my mood. Is that a thing? 

four: I learned so much about antiracism, shopping small, and mental strength this year. It's ruined most TV for me, increased my political awareness, connected me more closely with friends, and I like to think I'm better for all of it. 

Looking forward in 2021! 

one: reading What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer

 

I'm not a poetry person, but I think this could be right up my alley. I ordered this book last week from my local bookstore, but she has a host of links on her website. 

two: GETTING REAAAAAALLY GOOD AT COFFEE

I bought a moka pot and a burr grinder. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES I WILL BE GOOD AT THIS. I am complete crap at the french press, but that doesn't mean I'm not still trying and obsessing over every James Hoffmann youtube video. 

three: making cookie dough

Meet Ida. Our goal for 2021 is for Ida and I to make at least a dough a month. That's 12 doughs. And maybe try some other goodies. WE SHALL SEE. Is this the year it becomes a FOR REAL REAL side hustle? eeeeeeeep! 

What are your 2021 plans?
xoxo