5 things I’ve Been Loving Lately

5 things I’ve Been Loving Lately

by beck Make-up

The scent of summer
1. The smell of Coppertone Waterbabies

To quote master wordsmith Nelly, “It’s getting hot in hurr.”

Today was 89 degrees! last week it was 25 degrees cooler, but this week it’s starting to feel a lot like summer. I try to take Connor out good and early to wear her little booty out, but before we go, I slather this sunscreen all over her and myself. This stuff always makes me think of summer and long lazy days at the beach. Ik hou ervan.

ADVERTENTIE

2. turn and learn

I discussed this Ted Talk in the last Saturday Surfing, but if you missed it, please view it now. Or whenever you can. I think it’s so helpful!

The gist of it is to think of the things in your life that you’d like to change as opportunities to learn. Like, for example, if you’re bad at time management (LIKE ME!!!), instead of thinking, “I should be broken. I’m so bad at time management. There’s for sure something wrong with me,” think of it instead as a chance for you to learn some of the myriad of valuable time management suggestions and skills that are out there. (And no, you are not broken.) Eventually, you’ll hit on a suggestion or technique that works for you and helps you get better.

3. MAC studio fix mixed with MAC Strobe Cream

Why do I always try to reinvent the wheel when this combo is such an oldie but a goodie?

ADVERTENTIE

Katten & make-up sweatshirt ??

$ 42

Winkel nu

MAC studio fix fluid — old-school effective!
I’ve been sheering it out, so it’s much more Strobe cream and less studio fix Foundation, but it’s still just enough to give me a little bit of even-ness and a lot of glow.

4. Ayesha’s home kitchen on Food Network

Don’t know if you’re viewing the basketball ? playoffs best now, but the Warriors are in it (yay, Bay Area!), and one of the players, Stephen Curry, is married to Ayesha Curry, the young lady who hosts this show.

She’s absolutely adorable, and so are her daughters. I haven’t tried any of her recipes yet, but I’m certainly going to, maybe as soon as this weekend.

I like that she takes shortcuts. Like, in some cases she’ll use boxed cake mix or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, and she’ll jooj them up.

5. Painting

Oh mijn god! We’re starting our home remodellings soon, and I know that painting is typically one of the steps people do toward the end of whatever they’re doing, but I’ve been having a good time researching paint colors for our place.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to use this color palette I found on a design blog called Maison Pax.

For Connor’s room, I’m thinking of doing one of these blush shades. maybe Behr Stolen Kisses. Haven’t chose yet.

Anyway, I’m thrilled about ?️ paint! wie ben ik?!

ADVERTENTIE

What are some things you’ve been loving lately?

Uw vriendelijke wijk charme verslaafde,

Karen

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

5 things I’ve Been Loving Lately

by beck Make-up

Nails of the week: Duri burgundy Charade
1. painting my nails with Duri polish

This week’s color is burgundy Charade — which I pronounce “Sha-RHAD,” emphasis on “RHAD,” because lately the only voice I hear in my head is Moira’s on Schitt’s Creek. Hahaha!

BEBE!

This under-the-radar family-run brand out of Brooklyn is a low-key beast in the best possible way. The polishes are pigmented, smooth, long-lasting and economical (just $8 a bottle). I’ve also been using their top coat and drying drops, and they work terrific too.

ADVERTENTIE

SUPER IMPRESSED!

Duri Loves!
2. Caroline Girvan’s workouts on YouTube

Caroline Girvan’s YouTube workouts are challenging, and she uses very little verbal instruction, so you kinda have to know what you’re doing already, but I sure do love the variety of her exercises.

I’m regularly trying moves I’ve never done before, which I love! challenges ye olde muscles in different ways, ya know?

ADVERTENTIE

Katten & make-up sweatshirt ??

$ 42

Winkel nu

Also, on days when I can’t manage someone on the other side of a screen yelling at me to dig deep or do one a lot more pushup or whatever, Caroline’s my go-to. Her videos have a short intro where she talks about the workout, but then during the video, all you hear is music and a series of beeps to let you know that a new exercise or a break is coming up while you see her working out on the screen with you.

It’s just me and my breathing, and some days, I like that.

Right now I’m really into her ab and core videos.

3. placing all of my mugs with the handles to the right…

I recently came across this idea in a how-to-organize video, and even though it’s the smallest little tweak, it works wonders! When I do this…my mug shelf looks less chaotic and better organized.

To the right, to the right…
4. speaking of organization videos…

They’re my new favorite how-tos on Youtube. I have a hard time letting go of things and hold onto items longer than I should, and I desperately don’t want to be that person anymore. No a lot more cluttered shelves, baby! Those are my first goals. After that, I’ll do the closets next.

When I enjoy these organizational how-to vids, it feels like I having a personal instructor by my side talking sense into me and telling me that I have the strength to pass on that pair of pants that 1) no longer fit me, and 2) I haven’t worn in five years.

Here are few of my favorites so far.

5. having an electric kettle with hot/warm water always around

Don’t ask me why I’ve always assumed one water had to be cold in buy to be consumed, but it never occurred to me until recently that I could drink water warm whenever I wanted to all throughout the day.

I have an electric kettle on the counter and now just keep it out so that I can get hold of a cup of warm water whenever I want!

Yes, I could easily heat up the water in the microwave, but I vow it tastes different when I warm it up in the kettle.

ADVERTENTIE

Speaking of kettles, how cute is this one?

Wat heb je de laatste tijd liefhebben?

Uw vriendelijke wijk beroepsverslaafde,

Karen