Listening:
"How I Built This" an NPR podcast hosted by Guy Raz.
Long car rides are perfect for this (or cleaning or showering or walking): "innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built."
My favorites so far include: Alli Webb of Drybar, Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Jane Wurwand of Dermalogica. Inspiring.
I have some serious respect for Patagonia now. (image via npr.org)
Reading:
"The Mothers" by Brit Bennett.
One of my many book gifts from the holidays, I am just beginning and already entranced. The writing is beautiful.
"A dazzling debut novel from an exciting new voice, The Mothers is a surprising story about young love, a big secret in a small community—and the things that ultimately haunt us most."
The characters are rich. (image via Refinery29.com)
Craving:
Sometimes you get a craving by way of proximity. Last week I won a six-pack of Suja "drinking vinegars." They are apple cider vinegar and juice concoctions, and have kind of been perfect to end a week and a half of sickness.
So I've been craving the tart and tangy liquids.
I've tried strawberry balsamic and peach ginger. (image via sujajuice.com)
Wearing:
Tees!
The weather has been up and down, hot and cold, but without fail I always find time to wear a t-shirts or two. My favorites of late are newly acquired and follow a personal black and pink trend.
Keith Haring forever and always. (via uniqlo.com)
Can't and won't stop. (via uniqlo.com)
Ban.do always nails it. (via bando.com)
Watching:
"The OA" on Netflix.
All of a sudden, it seemed the world was abuzz with talk of this show. Mystery, science fiction, fantasy... a mixture of genres and themes. So, last week, I gave it a go. I was quickly hooked.
I have two episodes left (I hear mixed reviews about the ending) and I am really enjoying it. I'm curious to check out more from the main actor and co-creator Brit Marling.
I'm sure I'll be reading plenty of written disections of the show when I'm done. (image via insider.com)
Wanting:
A duvet cover.
I really like the look of a crisp, clean white bed. Though, gross fact: if I don't have something covering my nice, big king-sized comforter, one of my cats will inevitably cough up a hairball on it and leave a spot. It's helpful to have that extra barrier and something easier to wash.
But quality bedding can be pricy! So, here I'll pick out some dream duvets. For now I just have random, lightweight, decorative blankets I throw across the bed.
I want my whole house outfitted in Dusen Dusen. (Cutouts Duvet Set via dusendusen.com)
So simple and so good. (Alphabet Duvet Set via dusendusen.com)
They mix and match so well. (Objects Duvet Set via dusendusen.com)