Exactly what I needed to start my day in the best way possible! This was one of my favorites yet—I love that you’re continuing to simply be you. I felt very seen by the hobbies that last a month and the notebooks with only the first three pages filled out lol (in our defense, why does stationery always look sooo good and make you feel like you can dream big and start fresh? Anyway!).
Also, I have questions about this espresso machine! I’m looking to upgrade my Nespresso, but I’m low-key intimidated by anything that requires more effort than pressing a button. Do you have a separate grinder for your beans, or do you buy coffee that’s already ground for the machine?
And on another note: loved your outfits—would absolutely wear the one with the wrapped cardigan today.
Okay, I’m tearing up! THANK YOU. I think that’s exactly what this is—for the first time… I am who I am. I love this thing so much. I buy my favorite beans (lmao, Starbucks Espresso Roast) and ask them to grind them espresso-fine. I use the scooper, scoop it into the silver handle thingy, press it down like a stamp with the other side of the scooper lol, put it in, and hit brew.
I’m going to DM you a video of me doing it tomorrow morning 😂 We have a grinder thingy as well. TY for the kind outfit love!!
omg I love that you pack your espresso machine when traveling. I REALLY LOVE THAT. And this made me lol: "I will continue operating on Pinterest with a single board, “Aesthetic.” (As of today, it has 1.1k pins)." My Pinterest needs a major clean-up but will I realistically get to it this year...or ever? NO. Thanks for making me feel a lil better about that. :)
I pack it up in a super big reusable bag and off we go! Life is too short for a BAD CUP OF COFFEE! LOL! As my daughter once told my Mom (who was trying to get me organized)…”Just let her live, Grandma… let her live.”
I love how you ended this post, with the quote about sparkling. I want that!!! This was my favorite post of yours this far. I say this every week about your posts, but your list at the top of this post was so relatable, I literally loled. Side quests and new notebooks and one month obsessions. Yup. It’s not fair that you look so great in that fringe jacket; I love that you found it in your closet. And glad to hear you like the book. It felt very of the moment. And Jo Piazza is great….i loved her book The Sicilian Inheritance. Xoxo 😘
Danielle YOU are the definition of sparkle in my eyes! Through your fits, colors, creativity, intelligence, etc....! Bet ya didn't expect me to toss this back at you as a love fest! Thank you so much for taking the time to read & remind me I'm not alone in my quirks LOL! Love that fringe jacket - why have I been sleeping on it for sooo long?
I need Jo to call me. I have some ideas for her.....TBD!
Well that was the best compliment ever bc I think the same of you! I forgot how the book ended and now I need to hear your idea. I hope you overwear your fringe jacket from now on. Make it a signature piece.
Omg this is so great - real and hilarious as always. While I want to reduce my screen time I also love a good scroll-date, for me that’s a bad habit that I feel guilty about loving
The outfits are gold as always - love the fringe jacket inspo and I’ve been trying to figure out how to wear mine more too!
It's all about balance these days-- figure, analog-ISH ;) TY for the kind words, I am so glad Noelia inspired me to whip her out and have some fun!! Can't wait to see you style yours & take notes!!
One-month obsessions is something I actually have a masters degree in. I take this even further - so consider, Traci, joining one of my own one-month obsession courses. As the NEXT BIG THING is perpetual one-month obsessions. 😉
Writing my own Substack is definitely one of them 😁
Love love love! Love how real you are and how are all your outfits amazing?! I’m so glad Noelia convinced you to take that fringe jacket out! And you’ve got me seriously considering stirrup leggings… love you!
It’s taken me quite a long time to get to a place where I can laugh at myself instead of dislike myself—lol!! Thank you for the kind outfit words! I am SOOO grateful for Noelia, and I NEED to see you in stirrups one day! Thanks for reading, Xue!!
I'm with you on the monthly obsessions, but specifically music related! I can listen to something on repeat several time a day almost every day and one day i'm so done with it lol I have to remind myself to actively not do that when I really love a song. Also, I've been wanting sheer socks !!
Thank you, Ofelia!! I’m the exact same way— the hyperfixation is real! A song I love on repeat is ridiculously soothing. Fun fact I’m wearing my sheer socks today!! Xx
Buying a notebook and using three pages is so me too 😂❤️
I literally have a graveyard - but luckily, my daughter scoops them up and puts them to good use, lol! Thanks for reading, Ariane! Xx
I feel so much solidarity here
WITH YOU FOREVER, KW!!!
So like... when can we all hang out.
At this point it would be wrong if we didn’t!!!
ME TOO! I love notebooks and notepads!
They're beautiful decorations around my house, LOL!
ME TOO, every damn time!
It's like we're set up to fail!
Exactly what I needed to start my day in the best way possible! This was one of my favorites yet—I love that you’re continuing to simply be you. I felt very seen by the hobbies that last a month and the notebooks with only the first three pages filled out lol (in our defense, why does stationery always look sooo good and make you feel like you can dream big and start fresh? Anyway!).
Also, I have questions about this espresso machine! I’m looking to upgrade my Nespresso, but I’m low-key intimidated by anything that requires more effort than pressing a button. Do you have a separate grinder for your beans, or do you buy coffee that’s already ground for the machine?
And on another note: loved your outfits—would absolutely wear the one with the wrapped cardigan today.
Okay, I’m tearing up! THANK YOU. I think that’s exactly what this is—for the first time… I am who I am. I love this thing so much. I buy my favorite beans (lmao, Starbucks Espresso Roast) and ask them to grind them espresso-fine. I use the scooper, scoop it into the silver handle thingy, press it down like a stamp with the other side of the scooper lol, put it in, and hit brew.
I’m going to DM you a video of me doing it tomorrow morning 😂 We have a grinder thingy as well. TY for the kind outfit love!!
Can’t wait to see! This sounds like something I’d be able to do 😅🤞🏻
Also can 10/10 relate to not opening mail. Why does it even exist at this point
MAIL IS OvErRaTeD!
omg I love that you pack your espresso machine when traveling. I REALLY LOVE THAT. And this made me lol: "I will continue operating on Pinterest with a single board, “Aesthetic.” (As of today, it has 1.1k pins)." My Pinterest needs a major clean-up but will I realistically get to it this year...or ever? NO. Thanks for making me feel a lil better about that. :)
I pack it up in a super big reusable bag and off we go! Life is too short for a BAD CUP OF COFFEE! LOL! As my daughter once told my Mom (who was trying to get me organized)…”Just let her live, Grandma… let her live.”
hahahaha!
love you for you and a refreshing post to remind us all to take a little pressure off ourselves and the new year resolution pressure cooker!!
YES MA’AM! Thanks for reading, xo!!
I love how you ended this post, with the quote about sparkling. I want that!!! This was my favorite post of yours this far. I say this every week about your posts, but your list at the top of this post was so relatable, I literally loled. Side quests and new notebooks and one month obsessions. Yup. It’s not fair that you look so great in that fringe jacket; I love that you found it in your closet. And glad to hear you like the book. It felt very of the moment. And Jo Piazza is great….i loved her book The Sicilian Inheritance. Xoxo 😘
Danielle YOU are the definition of sparkle in my eyes! Through your fits, colors, creativity, intelligence, etc....! Bet ya didn't expect me to toss this back at you as a love fest! Thank you so much for taking the time to read & remind me I'm not alone in my quirks LOL! Love that fringe jacket - why have I been sleeping on it for sooo long?
I need Jo to call me. I have some ideas for her.....TBD!
Well that was the best compliment ever bc I think the same of you! I forgot how the book ended and now I need to hear your idea. I hope you overwear your fringe jacket from now on. Make it a signature piece.
4,5 and 7 make me feel very seen and equally attacked. 😂😂 also, that fringe jacket is everything! ❤️
Alexa play, “you’ve got a friend in me” 🤣
Awww we were just singing that today! 🥹
LOVE!
Omg this is so great - real and hilarious as always. While I want to reduce my screen time I also love a good scroll-date, for me that’s a bad habit that I feel guilty about loving
The outfits are gold as always - love the fringe jacket inspo and I’ve been trying to figure out how to wear mine more too!
It's all about balance these days-- figure, analog-ISH ;) TY for the kind words, I am so glad Noelia inspired me to whip her out and have some fun!! Can't wait to see you style yours & take notes!!
One-month obsessions is something I actually have a masters degree in. I take this even further - so consider, Traci, joining one of my own one-month obsession courses. As the NEXT BIG THING is perpetual one-month obsessions. 😉
Writing my own Substack is definitely one of them 😁
Consider me IN THE CLUB! Cracking up!! I'm glad you're here, so I am SUPER glad it's an obsession!! Thank you for reading, friend! xx
Love love love! Love how real you are and how are all your outfits amazing?! I’m so glad Noelia convinced you to take that fringe jacket out! And you’ve got me seriously considering stirrup leggings… love you!
It’s taken me quite a long time to get to a place where I can laugh at myself instead of dislike myself—lol!! Thank you for the kind outfit words! I am SOOO grateful for Noelia, and I NEED to see you in stirrups one day! Thanks for reading, Xue!!
9. Letting a 3:00 p.m. appointment ruin my day
Resuming my obsession with letting a 3pm low-stakes doctor appointment ruin my entire day.
^^ twins!!
It is truly a disease, lol! Thanks for reading, Natalia!! Hugs!
I'm with you on the monthly obsessions, but specifically music related! I can listen to something on repeat several time a day almost every day and one day i'm so done with it lol I have to remind myself to actively not do that when I really love a song. Also, I've been wanting sheer socks !!
Thank you, Ofelia!! I’m the exact same way— the hyperfixation is real! A song I love on repeat is ridiculously soothing. Fun fact I’m wearing my sheer socks today!! Xx
Reading from Melbourne and love this!!!!
Omg hi! Thank you!!!!! Made my day!
1 to 10 resonate DEEP
In solidarity!! 🤣🤣
Here for the over sharing, this is why I know we'd be besties if we lived in the same 'hood.
100%!!!
You’re just the best
Stop that 🥹🥹