Hello.
Today’s post will be short and sweet- a little weekly report of things I’ve been loving. I think you’ll love them, too. Also, I really enjoy posting little recipes and things I’ve baked up in the kitchen. If you’d like me to share more, please let me know <3
Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.
Reading:
-Intermezzo by Sally Rooney: A beautifully written exploration of modern relationships, filled with Rooney's signature wit and insight.
-Didion and Babitz by Lili Anolik: Two literary icons, capturing their unique voices and the era they defined.
-Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Estes: A powerful read that delves into the wild and instinctual nature of women through myth and story.
-White Nights by Fyoder Dostoevsky: An introspective novella that delves into the complexities of love, loneliness, and dreams.
-The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: the most comforting book i’ve read this year.
Eating:
-cinnamon raisin bread with almond butter
-tons of fresh fruits from the farmers market (apricots, peaches, tomatoes, figs, etc)
-crunchy bread with good cheese, olives, fries, wine
-gazpacho
-vanilla ice cream
Playing:
-the great british baking show
-this video essay about the desire to be sad and romanticizing mental illness
-alison roman always
-so much jazz
Obsessing:
-i’m back in my kitchen witch era cooking and baking my heart out when life starts to feel heavy. i love finding recipes in old vintage cookbooks or referencing the cookbook my grandmother wrote.
Recommending:
-finding a tv show or book or podcast series that you can obsess over and look forward to anytime you start to feel anxious and need a source of relief. (i mentioned some recs on this post)
-making pinterest board instead of scrolling through social media
Treating:
-going to the animal shelter and spending time cuddling puppies and kitties (i think it’s time)
-new stationery from niconeco. they also sell amazing candles. this one is my favorite.
-new merch from the paris review. i got the duck umbrella, the prose socks, the poetry socks, and the hat and tote pictured below.
i love you <3
i hope you do something summery and seasonal this weekend.
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Fresh fruits and vegetables in the summer are my favorite 🤩
And you can never go wrong with hanging out at the animal shelter 🐈 🐕
Love it. Thank you for sharing.