Well, we’ve made it through another week!
I’ve been trying to think of ideas to help me be more consistent here on the blog, and it made me remember how, when I first started writing, I stuck to a handful of series and posted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I used to share a post called “Lovely Links” every Friday where I would share a roundup things I found on the internet from new collections from my favorite brands to fun articles and blog posts I came across week to week. I’ve recently been seeing this trend on TikTok where people share their “Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.” and I thought that would be a really fun weekly blog post to introduce. It stands for Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treating. Hopefully this will be a great way for us to catch up at the end of each week before the weekend! Don’t hold me to it, but my plan is to get back to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday blog post schedule starting next week! That’s the goal!
I can’t believe next week is already going to be the beginning of August! Where is the year going!? Luckily, in Newport Beach, the weather stays warm and summery through October and since the tourists all leave, we call it “local summer.” So while some people are getting ready for pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather I’m holding on to summer a little bit longer… We’re off to Auburn, AL next week for a few days to celebrate my sister-in-law’s graduation, and I’m dreading the heat and humidity!! If you have any good tips, please DM me!
Now, for this week’s report…
Reading
I’m currently reading “Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand, and I’m loving it! Her books are the perfect summertime read and always give me the biggest itch for a trip to Nantucket. Speaking of… have you guys heard this is her last Nantucket book??? I was so sad when I heard, but on the other hand, it got me excited to read the other books of hers that I haven’t read yet.
While we’re talking Elin Hilderbrand, have you guys seen the trailer for the Netflix adaptation of her book “The Perfect Couple”? I can hardly wait for this to come out! It comes out Spetember 5th and I’m planning to read the book next so I can finish it before the series comes out.
Eating
This week, a new friend invited me to join a cookbook club, and oh my gosh, it was so much fun! You can take a peek at it in my reel I posted yesterday. The whole cookbook club is centered around “Seriously, So Good” from @broccyourbody and I was blown away by it all. In full transparency, I was only invited the day before and I didn’t even own the book, so while I was told I didn’t need to bring anything, I picked up a Key Lime Pie from Susie Cakes because I never like to show up empty-handed. Everyone had an assignment (appetizer, main, dessert, etc), picked a recipe from the cookbook, and brought it for everyone to try. It was so fun to get to taste so many different recipes from the book. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like it’s really rare to ever get all the way through a cookbook! The best part was that we got to enjoy it over a fun girls’ dinner! My favorite dishes were the La Scala salad remake and the Spicy Beef and Rice Bowls.
If you’re looking for something new to do with your friends, I can’t recommend a cookbook club enough!
Playing
Shane and I love playing games! We received the cutest personalized backgammon set as a wedding gift, and we’ve had so much fun using it while hanging out at home and enjoying a cocktail/Poppi! If you’re looking for a great gift for a bridal shower, wedding, birthday, etc., you should check out these backgammon sets!
Obsessing
My latest obsession is the Iced Boysenberry Matcha Latte from one of my favorite local coffee shops, KIT. I love their matcha lattes and usually just get them with vanilla or honey, but when I say this on their seasonal drink menu, I gave it a shot and WOW! It’s sweet, creamy, and absolutely delicious. I’d venture to say you’ll like it even if you’re not a matcha fan! For all you coffee lovers, they also have it available in a coffee version too.
Recommending
I’ve posted about my love for Lake Pajamas for years and it always brings me so much joy hearing how much you adore them after trying too! Today is the last day of Lake’s Summer Sale, and there are so many fun styles available that I couldn’t help but share. Earlier this week, I rounded up every style I own from Lake and shared them in an Instagram Reel with my thoughts on sizing, etc. If I wasn’t doing no-shopping July, I’d be buying this set and this dress, but instead, I’m just encouraging you all to shop. Sorry! You can find links to all my Lake Sale Picks here.
Treating
Earlier this week, I finally hit 7,000 followers on Instagram! While I recognize that’s not a lot in the grand scheme of things, it was so exciting to hit that next milestone for me. To celebrate, Shane took me to get some of my favorite ice cream from Salt and Straw! They’re July flavors are the best!!! I’m also excited to be treating YOU guys to celebrate as well. I’m hosting a really fun giveaway on my Instagram and gifting some of my favorite things to the winner. You can enter here!
Hope you guys have a great weekend! See you again Monday (hopefully)!