It's the Little Things

Hello Monday, please pass an extra cup of coffee and yes I'm still living in pajamas and athleisure. I honestly don't know how I'm going to go back to real pants and heels when it's time.

I have honestly been enjoying the extra time at home, and not the rush rush rush of normal days. I'm trying to savor this quiet time and look for the good in each day. Before we know it, we'll be back to racing out the door each morning, rushing home in the evenings to get dinner on the table with just a little bit of time to ourselves before waking up the next morning and starting it all over again. Things are still quite busy with working from home and Lil' Miss not being at school, but we've been able to tackle some house projects and deep cleaning here and there and have been committed to home work outs.

Being at home all the time means 24/7 loungewear, and I'm not mad about it. At all. I've been living in these joggers that are available through Prime, and I also wore them for over 28 hours of travel to Singapore last fall. SO cozy and they're pink, so they are Elle Woods approved. But when I'm not in athleisure, I've been loving this floral romper which is only $13.

We've been spending as much time outside as possible with after dinner walks, and lots of pool time. This darling bikini has been on repeat for splashing and swimming, and Lil' Miss is going to be our little soccer star as she's been taking advantage of more backyard fun with her soccer goal set that we got her for her birthday. And rainy days call for jumping through puddles with these adorable toddler rain boots.

Other necessities that I've been loving are elderberry gummies and of course all the coffee in this giant mug. We've been enjoying to-go drinks from our favorite local spots and playing bartender at home, and these re-usable straws have been a total game changer!

We've also been trying to work on the house, and H has taken care of a lot of yard work as well including leaf removal (our yard looks like fall in New England in March when our leaves fall before the spring blooms arrive), and trimming trees. I just ordered these beautiful end tables to refresh the living room and we also ordered this light fixture for the kitchen nook which compliments the chandelier we recently put up in the dining room. I love how much little updates can totally transform a space, and give a much needed face lift.

Aside from work and outdoor fun, I've also been trying to read more and just finished The Widow Clicquot about the champagne empire of the early 19th century which was super interesting in learning about the Champagne region of France and all the hardships they endured to be what they are today. When we can travel again, who wants to join me in a visit to the champagne houses in France?

I've been missing my monthly pedicures, but always paint my fingernails and swear by Essie Gel Couture which lasts almost a whole week of washing dishes and other various wear and tear because real life. If you find yourself suddenly painting your own nails at home, you can't go wrong with the Essie Gel line for what I believe is the longest wear of any at home polish.  I usually pick mine up from Target or Ulta, and don't forget to check their clearance bins as I've saved a lot by finding some colors in there.