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As always - it's been awhile. I haven't really been looking for new things lately. This year I'm working on being intentional. I'm (mostly) spending on only what I need - going through what I own and selling things - trying to use my time more wisely. Focusing on my health. I did splurge on the prettist pink and white dessert plate set and two pretty vases at an estate sale that I totally didn't need, but thats okay. This board has my new favorite lounge around the house set. Organic cotton. It is super comfy. Another goal - buy better/not more. Buy more linen/cotton/wool. Less fast fashion. Just better overall quality. The cream background pic with the pink swirls - I'm thinking of using this wallpaper in my hallways. Upper portion of wall. I think it would be a fun background for a gallery wall. I got the Lawless lipgloss in a holiday exchange and I really love it. The face masks are a favorite of mine. You look like a dork, but put it on a couple hours before bed so it can start to soak in - when you wake up it will be clear. Just pull it off and your face has so much great moisture. I don't wear traditional perfume and this essential oil roller is one of my favorite replacements. I order it again and again. I also order their roller called Motivate. Those are my two go-to's. I got this MCT oil for my coffee. This is my bible and I recently labeled it with this set of bright floral tabs. It looks soooo good and makes it easier to find what I'm looking for! Lastly - I don't have this camera but it looks like a fun little old school camera that would be nice to use and bring along. Sometimes being free of our phones really lowers stress. Thank you for reading. Hope all is well in your lives :) *please note that this post does contain some affiliate links

I'm surprised I could still remember how to post.  Here I am ;)

There are a lot of things I want to start and learn this year.

I'll tell you one thing I did last year which I'm happy about.  I didn't have complete success but I feel that I had good results.  The goal was to purchase zero clothing from Amazon.  How did I do?  I bought a 3 pack of slouchy white socks socks that I love - a matching red gingham tank and shorts outfit - and the red sweater that you see in this post.  All 3 things I love and wear often.  I made that decision because I wanted to be more intentional about purchases.  It is something that I will carry on doing this year.  There has been a pair of pajamas I've had my eye on for the last 4 months - I will probably buy those sometime soon.

As for this years goal - I'm continuing to simplify life and what I own.  Ive been cleaning out cupboards and closets and the garage and selling things.  It has made a really big difference in how I feel already.  Goal is to list one thing a day to sell.  I can list a bunch in one day or one at a time - just one thing for each day of the month.  I don't know that I even have 365 things to get rid of but I will continue until I can't find anything else.  I started in December.  As for the rest of my goals - I really make better progress when I keep them to myself :)

Todays mix includes things I've purchased recently plus the red Amazon sweater.  I've never journaled and decided it looks beneficial and creative so I picked up a journal - colorful pens - and some journaling stickers.  It's fun how you can add scraps of this and that and you book becomes a huge piece of thoughts, memories and art all in one.

I bought some new clean lip balm I'm enjoying and tasty electrolytes.  A new devotional and design book to enjoy along with the cutest little green book light.  I'm always needing more light and I'm not sure why I didn't buy one of these much sooner.

With February being the celebration of Valentines with cute heart items everywhere I picked up this denim shirt with little embroidered hearts on it and the gingham phone case.  I can wear the top on its own - with the red sweater - or I have a pretty red coral skirt I was thinking it might be fun with.

Anyways - that's what I have for today.  Hello and I hope you are well :)

Thank you for reading!

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Lego has some really cute floral sets and this is one of my favorites.  

Love the hardware and the blue light is indoor or outdoor and comes in lots of colors.

This jacket - major splurge item but really cute.

This room just because I love it.

And ... my guilty pleasure is this maple sugar candy.  It has the perfect bite and is so delicious :)

Oh - and the cute little light in the planter is a grow light.  Really adorable and I'm going to get one!

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I used to love being creative and to make these little boards. I don't know what happened - maybe I just needed a break.  Maybe I was sad without Guinness. I'm feeling like I want to put more out into the world again so we will see how this goes.  I also finally took the plunge and got a puppy.  That has completely changed my routine and with chewing I've put so many things away in the house.  Makes it much easier.  Puppies are quick when they want to get into things.  

If you are drinking coffee and not drinking organic please look into the benefits of your coffee being organic.  I am currently enjoying Kion coffee when I have a cup 💚

I picked up this chocolate bar on sale at Whole Foods and it's delicious!

Plant items I've been enjoying.  This watering can is so pretty.  I just have to be careful not to bust it.

Pretty wallpaper and a fun summer tote.

Love this table.

I think the picture is from Etsy - great basic rug.

And always, a pretty dress.  I'm majorly into anything block print! 

Hope everyone has a great weekend!  I have lots of get togethers that I'm really looking forward to :) 

Just a few things to share here today.

This dress is super adorable and something I'll get a lot of wear out of this Summer.  And it has pockets!  The red print they have is also really good!  And for an easy pair of sandals to toss on with it see the pair on the bottom right.  My friend wore them this weekend and they are so adorable.  They remind me of my favorite pair of Birkenstocks which are the lightweight white plastic ones.

I wear this sweatshirt on repeat!  I sized up to a medium.

A cute drinking glass and pot - I do not own either - I just really like them.

Delicious popcorn.  The cheddar is great too and the ingredients are actually good for you.

One of my very favorites reads.

Lastly, I love the look of this set of salad servers and this chair.

I went away last weekend on a retreat.  I'd love to stay in my peace.  It was really refreshing to get away with my friends and learn more about them and share more about me.  Also had a fun adventure on the way home with a hike and walks on a couple Michigan beaches - my happy place.