For my birthday this year, I decided to do something different. Ringing in a not so notable year (turning somewhere between 18-35, thank you very much) on a Tuesday, made for an interesting birthday game plan.
I'm also finding that as I celebrate each new year, the urge to "go out and party" seems to be drastically decreasing. Thanks to one of my new best friends, Pinterest, I found the idea to throw a "Favorite Things" party. Inspired by Oprah, with a fraction of the budget, the concept was this: Pick one of the things you love most. Buy five of them to swap and share at a girl's night gathering. Leave with five other amazing things that others have brought to share.
It was a perfect, small get together. Since I was the hostess, everyone got to dine on my favorite foods and it was set in one of my favorite places... home at the farmhouse.
It was also a discovery of some great items that I would not have given two thoughts about but am now pretty in love with.
If you're wondering, my item for contribution was my favorite etiquette book: Classy (or from the latest edition, Very Classy) It's the best combination of modern day etiquette with a light hearted twist. Because, let's be serious, no one wants to be dragged down by boring old manners - ok maybe I do, but I realize I am a very very minute percentage of the population.
I got to thinking about the party again tonight, as I found myself indulging in a "favorite things" kind of evening. I've been having a pretty crummy week, and the only thing I thought might make it better was to throw caution to the wind and indulge.
My evening hours were spent with red wine, Italian food, a bubble bath with Chanel scented bubbles, Legally Blonde, and writing. And you know what? I feel just a bit better. No, my problems aren't solved, but by spending some time with the little things I love most, my spirits were lifted.
I guess it was a good reminder to me that there is something to be said for 1. taking time for yourself and 2. finding joy in life's little indulgences.
On that note, here are some other things that I can't live without lately:
Pumpkin anything! Specifically pumpkin butter
(Trader Joes. Try it with full fat Greek yogurt. It will change your life. You're welcome). Also, I've been a big fan of the Starbucks Via Pumpkin Spice coffee. Since PSL are $4.11 for a tall (but who's counting), this addiction needed a substitute. Via is pretty darn close to the real thing and I drink it daily.
Fall scented candles. My all time favorite is Yankee Harvest. Has been since college, a great classic!
Coconut Oil hair masks. Game changer.
Boots, sweaters, and layers. Because as much as I want to hold onto Summer, Fall is my FAVORITE season of all and I am ready to dive right in!
Happy Fall everybody and happy Favorites!
No comments:
Post a Comment