It's been kind of a gloomy couple of weeks for me but I'm trying to pull through and create some happiness.I live in Iowa and it is COLD, and windy, and snowy, and COLD. Did I say it's COLD?
I'm planning on a shopping day soon. Just myself and whatever I want to do. Sometimes that is best. You don't have to worry about meeting someone else's expectations. You just do what you want to do, go to the stores you want to go to, talk to yourself. All introverts completely understand the joy that is found in these kind of days!
I have a few things I am loving at the moment. Loving, meaning I use a lot! First off, I haven't been very productive lately. Gloomy, snowy, school snow days have thrown everything off. Including work. I definitely have a lot of flexibility to work at home and on my own time frame, but I think some forget that I still have a full time job. I'm the only one that does my job and if I take a day off then I still have to make that work up some other time. So, to keep myself going on some of these days and especially for my meetings with my boss (hello hubby) I make lots of lists. I like to have pretty notebooks handy so at least my desk can have some pops of color and look pretty and functional.
These are from Target a few months ago but I am also loving the Kate Spade notebooks! Just a bit pricier than my trusty Target ones.
Secondly I'm wearing lots of scarves. Not just for with my coat or outside with a cute puffer vest, but also for inside my home. It just keeps me extra warm and snugly in these cold Iowa winter months. Here are a couple of my favorites:
I actually own this in a vibrant red but it appears it is no longer available. It is extra large and sometimes I wear it as a wrap when my arms are needing extra covering.
Another Favorite is
This one isn't as bulky but it's great with a cream colored cashmere sweater or to wear over your coat. It's super soft!
Finally, I'm loving two new books that I got.
The second book is currently my all time favorite. A little overwhelming to get started but the pictures are so pretty and that seems to motivate me. I have a lot of sticky notes attached for what I would like to do in the house. This might be a year project....Or more.
Well, there is my Friday favorites. Nothing new. Actually somewhat outdated, as in around Christmas time, but I just haven't been out much to see the new trends. It's also hard to purchase purely decorative and light weight scarves when every other day we are getting more snow and the temps keep dropping. Maybe in March I will be more inclined to shop for spring items!
