Life Lately: Volume 81

This week felt too good to be true, work-wise. I started focusing on a new consulting project that is making me feel all sorts of creative again (so needed!), I made and shot a bunch of recipes and simple suppers for the blog, and so much more. I also had a call about a dream partnership that will be launching in April, yay!

I was hyper-productive on a bunch of different projects all 5 days which is rare for me. I usually need to take breaks in my day to recharge but I was fired up about everything and may have overdone it a touch. My right eyelid has been twitching for days 🙂

It’s funny how anxiety works for me. Sad? Here I am! Happy? Hmmm, you seem too happy, let me just throw a wrench in that. It’s almost as if I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop because things are going so well and that triggers it. Yes, I realize I need to talk to my therapist about this, stat.

Anel and I are going on a much-needed date night tonight and have some friends visiting for a low-key weekend. See you back here next week!

Sadly I don’t have a link for my dress because it’s sold out, sorry! But here is Boots’s dog bed.

AROUND THE WEB

Catch up on the Vanderpump Rules cheating scandal (#Scandoval) that has taken over all of our feeds this week. My favorite meme I’ve seen so far on the topic described the situation for non-viewers as if Chandler cheated on Monica with Rachel for 6 months… and Joey knew! So spot on.

All 54 Oscar-nomated movies (and shorts), ranked.

I just adore this midi skirt from Liz’s spring collection

A great read on self-expression, being weird, and people pleasing by Jen.

I have really been enjoying Aplos’s new “Calme” CBD drink mixed with seltzer at night. That link includes a $10 off code!

How have I never baked miso into cookies before?

What easy dinners do you make when friends come over?

The mini Naghedi tote in butter yellow is so sweet for spring.

Inside the secret world of A-list private chefs. They must see some things.

This cropped fleece from the latest Dudley Stephens drop is very cute.

In anticipation of the next (and last) season of Succession, Town & Country’s interview with Brian Cox is everything I wanted it to be and more. Also if you don’t follow Succession’s IG account, go check it out for their daily roastings of each character. It is brilliant.

Ok am I into a pair of Teva’s? What is happening?

An interesting take on the TikTok “feud” between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber.

20 kid-friendly dishes for Easter brunch.

I love this pretty dress for under $150!

How to throw a sexy sober cocktail party.

What to do when a family member won’t change their toxic behavior.

I almost never wear heels but am in love with these sandals.