Here’s what we're actually texting about this week — tiny obsessions, can’t-stop-talking-about finds & all the little things that have me hitting send. Consider this your invite into the group chat! 💬
📓 What I’m taking NOTES on this week
New Finds | products, brands, trends + little life hacks I’ve discovered
My inner Martha Stewart peaks during Fall. I love to bake on a cozy Sunday and then force-feed friends, family and co-workers everything (a grand total of zero people are complaining by the way). These cinnamon swirl snickerdoodle blondies were a hit. PS - if you’re like me and not the biggest fan of nutmeg, I recommend cutting that measurement in half.
Also think I finally perfected my apple crisp recipe. We recently visited the North Fork, and always stop at local farmstands on our way back home. What else is a girl to do with a 2lb bag of apples?
Obsessions | books, shows + things I can’t stop thinking about
I just finished Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale this morning at 7am — tears streaming down my face in a dark room (the theatrics). I will forever remember this book. Funny enough, I first picked it up right after finishing The Women and barely made it 10% in. I’m not usually a big historical fiction reader, and I’ve learned I need space between books in this genre to really appreciate them. I finally picked it back up last week, and this time I couldn’t put it down.
Treats | beauty and skincare products I’m loving + using
I’ve been really enjoying the 2-hr express Loving Tan self tanner and recently tried their new self-tan face serum. It has a nice creamy consistency and when applied with a stippled brush, it gives me such a nice subtle base glow that lasts all week.
Enjoyments | tiny moments or things that made me smile this week
Every year my company dedicates one day to give back to our communities and this week, I got to spend some time going back to my roots and meeting some amazing kids with developmental differences and diverse needs. I’ve been feeling a little drained with deadlines, screen time and the general climate of social media, so to fully unplug and do something that makes my heart happy felt like exactly what I needed.
Shopping | recent purchases I’m excited about but haven’t shared yet
The beloved J.Crew rollneck sweater in white (worn here in brown stripe)
Jeffrey Campbell Dagget Western boots (have owned and loved them in black for years) in washed brown. Immediately fell in love with this color.
This COS cape trench which is so unique
The Weekly Haul dropped early this week! Catch up on every one of my weekly purchases there. xx
Excited to bring Weekly Notes to a more casual space here on Substack! Think of it as a text thread from a friend rather than a newsletter. Friendly reminder that the more in-depth, seasonal newsletters with all the bells & whistles will still live in the DG Collective over on Flodesk.