Seven Fun Things.

Well, my friends, it has been a minute! The last few weeks have been full of home projects, final projects for school and a couple big exams. But school is behind me for awhile…huzzah! I took the few days after my last final to just relax. Nothing but slow strolls, podcasts, painting, cooking, watching TV, reading and napping. It wasn’t easy to go from 100 miles per hour to strictly chilling, but sometimes you just have to force yourself to slow down for a minute. It’s certainly not a skill of mine, but I’m working on it. Check out this podcast that I loved about the 7 Kinds of Rest.

We leave for Dave’s hometown in just over a week, which means it’s crunch time! I love our trips to Ketchikan. This PNW gal misses the rain and the mountains. Anytime I go back to the Northwest it feels like a sigh of relief. Especially considering it’s already so hot and humid here in South Carolina. The views, the weather, the people, all the seafood. There’s nothing better in my opinion.

But this week is full of tasks and activities! I have a loooong to-do list before we leave. I’ve been working on painting all of the trim in our house, and let me tell you, that is no easy task. It’s not difficult, per se, but it is unbelievably time consuming. If you have any new podcast or show recommendations, send them my way! That, along with some fun work things, will keep me out of trouble this week. (Lol, who are we kidding. I’m an introvert in my late-twenties that loves to bake and hang out with my geriatric dog. I’m never in any trouble.)

Anyway, here are a few fun links I stumbled upon this week! Enjoy, my friends!

20 Famous and Iconic Vintage Chairs You Should Know
This was probably my favorite article I’ve read in awhile. These chairs are so retro and I loved learning the history! (Style by Emily Henderson)

2. I made this chocolate mousse this week.

And everyone I have given it to has been blown away. It’s DELICIOUS. (Half Baked Harvest)

3. A 70’s home got its groove back

I love to see a home pay homage to its roots. This is a fun example of how to respect the history of your home, while still making it feel fresh and modern. (Domino)

4. How to stop yourself from crying

(Cup of Jo)

5. Google’s new headquarters are INSANE.

Sustainability is the name of the game in Google’s new HQ in the Bay Area. They’re planning to set a record of the largest building to earn the Living Building Challenge Water Petal certification, which is one of the most rigorous sustainability certifications a building can earn. (Architectural Digest)

6. The new earrings I am obsessed with.

I got these small hoops and these studs for my second piercings. And they’re from a female-owned company from North Carolina…love. (Windblown Jewelry)