Hello, dear reader. I’m so glad you are here! As per tradition, I’m sharing three things (okay, I cheated this week, four things!) that brought me joy.
The snow that has blanketed much of the PNW this week has insulated our world with a cozy kind of sparkle that makes me feel like cuddling up with a chunky knit blanket and a warm meal from a crock pot. If you need some inspiration, here’s 15 slow cooker meals that all look ah-mazing. I would also highly recommend Fast & Slow if you are a fan of physical cookbooks.
There are several recently released books stacking up on my nightstand that I’m looking forward to devouring. On my list is A Separation, Never Caught, and In The Company of Women (descriptions taken from Real Simple, below).
When I saw these pillowcases on Instagram weeks ago it was love at first sight. I finally tracked them down. They are expensive but oh-so-beautiful.
Finally, a bonus video if you thought your job was tough today – it may have been worse. Absolutely hilarious.
A Separation by Katie Kitamura: At the start of this spellbinding novel, a couple has split up. But when the husband (a known serial cheater) goes missing in a remote region of Greece, the wife reluctantly agrees to look for him. As her search goes on, she discovers that she knew even less about the man she married than she thought. A profound examination of relationships with a dash of thrilling mystery, this taut novel doesn’t disappoint.
Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar: You will see George Washington in a new light after reading this powerful historical account. When Washington became president and moved to the country’s then-capital in Philadelphia, he and his wife, Martha, took a select group of slaves. Among them was Ona Judge, who tended to Martha’s wardrobe. Rather than comply with a Pennsylvania law that required enslaved people to be set free after six months of residency in the state, the Washingtons sent Judge and the other slaves back to Virginia just before the clock expired every six months. One day in 1796, Judge slipped out of the executive mansion in Philadelphia and boarded a ship to New Hampshire to begin a new life. At just 22 years old, Judge became the subject of an intense manhunt led by George Washington, who was willing to use his power to reclaim his property. University of Delaware historian Dunbar weaves an unforgettable story about a courageous woman willing to risk everything for freedom.
In The Company of Women – Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs: An incredible collection of powerhouse women, by Grace Bonney (founder of Design*Sponge), who are disrupting their industries and making waves in the creative community. They share their secrets of success, their brushes with failure, and their everyday rituals — all which have helped them cultivate beautiful, exceptional lives. Immerse yourself in the day-to-day struggles and triumphs of these women and let them inspire your own journey.
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