One of the perks of blogging is that I can do it whenever, wherever. Typically, I write Monday and Tuesday posts from home on Sundays, and the Things I Love posts from the bar across the street from my house on Wednesday nights. It’s weird, but something about being surrounded by chaos helps me totally dial in. Plus, the champagne doesn’t hurt.
This week, I’m at the bar, but a day early because my friend is coming into town and I know we’ll go out tomorrow night. So, it’s Tuesday night as I type this and I learned earlier today of Kate Spade’s passing.
So many things went through my mind when I read the news.
Why did someone so creative, bright, and outwardly colorful have to go so soon? My heart goes out to her teenaged daughter who lost her mom at a really tough age. And perhaps most of all, I’m saddened that even someone with access to care and resources suffered from mental illness. Makes me feel a bit hopeless for those who aren’t as fortunate.
All we can do is keep the conversation going and offer support where relevant. If you’re suffering, I hope you don’t suffer alone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Okay, on a lighter note, here are the things I love this week … including the fabulous and never forgotten Kate Spade.
In The Moment: Things I Love on June 7, 2018
1. APL Blush Sneakers | 2. Eliza J Dress | 3. Crest Whitestrips | 4. Kate Spade | 5. Bathroom Wall Cabinet
APL Blush Sneakers
So, I already own blush sneakers, and they’re pretty great. But I love how on-trend these pink and black ones are from APL. This is the first friend find of the week – y’all are feeding me great content – keep it up! 😉
Eliza J Dress
Umm, how gorgeous is this dress my friend bought this week? She asked me what I thought and I just lost it. The color, the fabric, the shape. Everything. I can’t wait to wear flowy numbers like this without being constricted by the inability to wear a strapless bra!!
Crest Whitestrips
It’s Crest Whitestrips time – I use a pack twice a year – once at Christmas, once at my birthday. This started when I was a poor college student and I could ask for them as gifts, but as I’ve gotten older, it’s just an easy point-in-time to remember. I always forget how nice it is to have a fresh, bright white smile. Alternatively, I could just slow down on the black tea …
Kate Spade
She is quick and curious and playful and strong. She is a voracious reader and a fantastic dancer. She saves old snapshots, but always loses her umbrella. Her emails pile up, but she never forgets to call her grandmother. She has $7 in change at the bottom of her handbag. Enough said.
New Bathroom Cabinet
Y’all. I know I said I wasn’t going to do my mini kitchen and bathroom makeovers that were on my bucket list this year, but I just couldn’t help myself. The bathroom makeover will be even mini-er than the kitchen one – really, I just bought a wall cabinet for above the toilet. Plus, I don’t even really love it, but it matches the vanity and I’ll at least replace these knobs. Most of all, I’m just excited for a bit more storage space.
Okay – sort of an up and down post today – and a lot longer than usual. What are your favorite things this week?
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