Guess what I’m doing at the moment? Driving again to NC! The enjoyable half about our new house is that I’m actually not all that removed from my outdated one and may make a fast journey again on the town for a lunch or espresso date, which is strictly what I’ve on the books at the moment. Each few months I used to be assembly up with Julie, Lexi, Stef, Caitlin, and Molly to atone for life and running a blog, and I’m thrilled that I can nonetheless partake within the festivities.
I don’t thoughts the driving, particularly since I’m alternating between my audiobooks- Good Vitality (fantastic thus far however doesn’t have me hooked the way in which Outlive did) and Winter Road (I pay attention to at least one ebook of the sequence every December and really feel like I’m outdated time pals with the Quinn household). I look ahead to chatting with my pals and nonetheless making it again house in time for our deliberate neighborhood hangout- in parkas as a result of it’s going to be COLD. However sufficient about all that, let’s soar into the Friday FIVE.
ONE: Reader Favorites
It’s vacation buying in full swing and your favorites replicate it- minus the tongue scrapers. 😉 These are simply an superior deal, although I did get a giggle from a DM telling me they have been going into her husband’s stocking for Christmas.
TWO: Star is again!
Our elf, Star, appears like an outdated buddy at this level. We’re so glad he didn’t have any hassle discovering our new house and he’s having an excellent time exploring new locations to cover and discover. Kaitlyn wakes up each morning keen to search out our elf, however Hailey should really feel like he’s an outdated pal at this level, too, as a result of her enthusiasm to find his hiding locations isn’t fairly what it was. She nonetheless smiles when Kaitlyn reveals her the place he’s hiding although.
THREE: Pure Meals Coloring
The women and I kicked off our vacation baking with a package despatched to us from Very important Farms. Included in it was pure meals coloring that turned out to be AWESOME. We’ve used SuperNatural’s sprinkles earlier than with nice outcomes, however getting to make use of their meals dye was a deal with. It’s solely fabricated from turmeric, beets, and spirulina and the colour saturation is spectacular. In the event you sniff the open packet it’d provide you with pause however your can’t odor or style any of pure dye parts within the completed product. We have been very impressed!
Additionally, should you want a straightforward icing, King Arthur’s White Icing combine is a good go-to. It has powdered meringue in it, so if you beat it (in keeping with the instructions), it will get fluffy and dries nicely.
FOUR: Being the Beginner
I by no means moved as a child. I lived in my childhood house from age 2-19 (mother and pop gave me one summer time at house after I graduated highschool). I bounced round in school, then to Atlanta for a 12 months, then to Charlotte. David and I moved to our house quickly after that and lived there for 14 years earlier than this transfer.
All this to say- I don’t have a lot expertise in being the brand new woman on and block and am realizing it may be a bit of tiring. The individuals I’m assembly are all actually sort and I’m sincerely having fun with assembly so many new of us, however I’m a bit of exhausted as a result of I at all times need to be placing my greatest foot ahead. Additionally, I’m not one for extreme small speak and tend to leap from “hello, my title is” on to “so inform me about your childhood.” I’m utilizing this new expertise as a reminder to cherish outdated friendships that really feel snug and straightforward and in addition to encourage myself to only be my true self and hope somebody likes the true me sufficient to be my friend- ha! However really. I’m 41 now; no extra enjoying chameleon simply because I can.
FIVE: Home Replace
We have been full loopy degree vitality getting all of the containers unpacked and issues put away, and now we appear to have taken a collective pause. It’s warranted, however I’m a bit of curious how stark issues will look as soon as we take down the Christmas decor in a a number of weeks. I consider the pause is as a result of we achieved all the plain duties (unpack and arrange) and the following step will be the personalization half which can naturally take extra thought. I’m fascinated with wallpaper for the laundry room and the powder room to start out, however having by no means finished wall paper earlier than, I’m wondering- go the peel and stick route? DIY? Have some assist and use paste? Any ideas?
I really need this new home to really feel like us and at all times admire my pals whose homes really feel welcoming and comfortable the second you stroll in. I simply am not fairly certain tips on how to create that myself. We’ve a pair enjoyable issues occurring within the subsequent couple weeks- our scullery freezer ought to arrive, David goes to put in our RO Filters, we’re having shades put in, and our again patio concrete stained. Trying ahead to sharing these with you as they happen- new footage quickly!
I hope you’ve gotten an exquisite weekend and embrace one thing that’s only for YOU (a protracted stroll, a sizzling tub, a particular espresso…ah :)). Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
