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Week(end) in Outfits 2022.02.13
Hi, friends! I am back with my first Week in Outfits post of 2022! Week in Outfits posts became one of my favorite posts to write about since it motivated me to put different outfits together and also gave me a chance to reflect on a weekly basis. I am still figuring out some of the stuff I want to do for the blog (a big portion being deciding how I want to store and organize the photos and videos) so I haven’t been taking as many photos this year, including outfits photos! Adding to that, there had been some days where I was frankly struggling mentally and didn’t want…
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Durham Date Night: Saint James Seafood
If you haven’t heard already, Saint James Seafood is open back up after almost two years! I used to walk by Saint James Seafood every day to catch the bus when I worked at Duke, and I finally got to go after almost four years haha. I was trying to think of a place to celebrate Alex’s birthday and Saint James Seafood’s reopening was a sign from the universe. We dined in the first Friday they were open, and they had a packed house! I strongly encourage you to make a reservation, especially if you want to go during the weekend. FYI They do not have outdoor seating, and their…
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Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day Cheeseboards
It’s the month of love and whether you’re celebrating your romantic partner or your pals, I think a cheese board can be involved in the process. I am sharing some of the cheese boards I have created in the past for inspiration. Cottonbell Heart from Boxcarr // Candy Apple Rose from Kandy Apples by K // Old Heart-Shaped Plate from target (similar one in red) Heart’s Desire from Cowgirl Creamery // Full list of ingredients and step-by-step photos in this Instagram post. Valentine’s Day Wreath featuring prosciutto roses Creme Brûlée’d Cottonbell Heart from Boxcarr // Candy Apple Rose from Kandy Apples by K Tiny personal cheeseboards! Galentine’s Day Brunch Board!…
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What I Read in January 2022
Happy February, friends! I read quite a bit in January, especially compared to the last several months where my evening reading time has been replaced by mindless TikTok scrolling. I have made effort to prioritize reading first thing in the morning before I start work so I am getting an hour or two of reading done on a daily basis. It also helped that I didn’t spend as much time “creating content” for blog posts and Instagram this month. Another reading-related update: I started using StoryGraph! I had heard about StoryGraph for the first time in 2021 and finally made an account this month. The layout isn’t as pretty or…
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Durham Date Night: Mothers & Sons
Can you believe it took me over 4+ years of living in Durham to make it Mothers & Sons? Well, I am glad that has been fixed. If you’re new to the Triangle area or unfamiliar, Mothers & Sons Trattoria is an Italian restaurant in downtown Durham. Alex and I FINALLY checked out Mothers & Sons during the Triangle Restaurant Week. During the Triangle Restaurant Week, a number of participating restaurants offer two or three-course menu options with fixed pricing. You can check out the Triangle Restaurant Week website for the list of restaurants and menus. I find it to be a great way to try a new-to-me restaurant! Mothers…
