Friday's Simply Smitten - Blush & Blooms

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“Feel everything that is beautiful and possible in your soul, and let yourself become it”

-butterflies rising

Happy Friday! To be honest this week was slow. I didn’t do much except work, and even doing that was like pulling teeth. It was one of those weeks where I felt unmotivated to do anything. I blame the weather.

For all the little things I did that wasn’t work related, one of the things I enjoyed the most was baking pumpkin bread. I usually bake one or two loafs of gluten free pumpkin bread around this time of year. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin. I like to have a slice with almond butter in the morning for breakfast or with my soup at night. I get my gluten free pumpkin bread from King Arthur Baking Company. Very good! I enjoy baking and would love to do more of it; what I really want to bake is lemon tarts. Been craving those for a few months now, but can’t find a gluten free recipe that I like.

To give myself a break, and to get some fresh air, I went for a long walk around the West Village yesterday. The West Village is truly my favorite part of Manhattan. My favorite area to frolic around. I love the treelined streets, brownstone townhouses, and cute boutiques on Bleecker Street. If you have followed me for a while then you know how often I am in the West Village. Anyway, going to a walk, as well as going in and out of stores, really rejuvenated me. I needed to look at pretty things to get inspired again. Sometimes you have to step back and take a break in order to find your creativity again.

What I bought: I ended up buying this classic fair isle cardigan. It would be a great go-to for the fall and winter season. I am probably going to hold off on shopping until I really start browsing for holiday outfits and gifts.

What I am watching: I finally watched the Martha Stewart documentary on Netflix. I don’t care what anyone says about Martha Stewart, I love her. I find her inspiring; would love to have her level of creativity, ambition, and business intelligence. I even love her style and hair. I mean some of her outfits from the 60s-90s, chefs kiss. Anyway, the documentary is really great and gives you a more in-depth insight into Martha, her life, and her business empire. The OG Influencer.

I started watching the second half of Outer Banks. I believe I have two episodes left in the season. I know what happens, thanks to the internet…. (insert eye roll) but at least I do not know HOW *it* happens so there’s that. I am liking this season, but I kind of like it better when they were actually going on a treasure hunt. It felt more exciting than watching them constantly run away from the cops like they are this season.

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While my week may have been uneventful, this weekend will be busy. Tomorrow night I am going to one of my book club friend’s apartment for a housewarming party. It will be fun to get to see my book club friends as our gatherings have been put on pause for months because Guest of a Guest closed down. Then on Sunday I am going to brunch with a few friends– a friend of ours who moved to Sweden is back in town visiting, so we are having a get together to catch up. I am excited for a weekend of friends, good food, and fun! I am definitely in the mood to get out and about.

Have a wonderful weekend xo

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