Friday, September 30

My September Favorites

My September Favorites

Happy Friday, everyone! I know posting has been light this month (mentoring new teachers is taking more of my time this school year), but I wanted to pop in and share a few things I'm loving right now.

1. It's football season - I'm not a huge sports fan by any means, but there's something special about football season. I'm happy to cheer on my favorite teams, UVa (despite the terrible season we're having so far) and Green Bay. I love tailgating and have found myself tuning into Game Day on ESPN even when Mr. Q's not home.

2. Sephora mud mask - My skin went through a crazy phase toward the end of this summer, and this mask helped my face get back on track. I use it every week to help clarify my skin and dry up breakouts. It's affordable and effective.

3. Starbucks PSL VIA - Since I live pretty far from an actual Starbucks, this is the next best thing.

4. Target candleholders - Have y'all noticed that the Dollar Spot is now called Bullseye's Playground? Those shelves now include items at a range of prices up to $5. The autumn items are adorable, and I picked up several mercury glass votive candles in shades of gold and copper - my favorite scents are Fall Day and Harvest Sangria.

5. OPI's Washington, DC collection - I haven't picked up any of these colors yet, but I love the unique fall shades with clever names like "Never a Dulles Moment," inspired by my nearest major metropolitan area!


Monday, September 26

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

  • Grace Potter is definitely one of my favorite musicians, and I love this live session recording of "Empty Heart."

SWOON.

SMILE.

FLASHBACK.

Monday, September 19

this week's clicks: when i need you the most...

get your week off to a colorful start!
LISTEN.

  • If you're not following Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox on YouTube, I'll give you a minute to do that. I dig the Chainsmokers' original version of "Don't Let Me Down," but this soulful cover takes it to a whole new level - that piano! 

SWOON.

SMILE.

FLASHBACK.

Monday, September 12

this week's clicks.

get your week off to a colorful start...
WATCH.

  • One of my friends who works in Silicon Valley shared this link on Facebook - apparently, his company is OBSESSED with this phenomenon right now, and from a sociological standpoint, it's quite interesting. As someone on the cusp of being either a Gen X-er or a Millenial (born in 1985 to Boomer parents), I have to say I don't hate these songs!

SWOON.

SMILE.

FLASHBACK.

Sunday, September 11

sunday simplicity.


The joy of life comes from our encounters with new
experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to
have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to
have a new and different sun. - Christopher McCandless

Monday, September 5

this week's clicks: happy labor day!

get your week off to a colorful start...
LISTEN.

  • Yes, this is totally an extended Lincoln commercial, but I love Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and I don't hate the parting shot of Matthew McConaughey.

SWOON.

SMILE.

    Sunday, September 4

    sunday simplicity.


    “August has passed, and yet summer continues by 
    force to grow days. They sprout secretly between the 
    chapters of the year, covertly included between its pages.”
    ― Jonathan Safran Foer, Tree of Codes