HI MAY! Above is my MAY MOOD(board). Keep it Simple - that’s my plan for the summer. I’ve been itching for the simpler times. Not sure if this is the “good ol’ days” or small town vibes or even “the grass is always greener” idea… but life can get so busy and chaotic, and then time flies by. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially around summer time wanting to do it all. We feel we need to cram in as much as we can because our Summers are short. I’m going to keep is simple and enjoy.
Walk whenever possible. Get outside. Stop and smell the flowers. Literally. Patios, picnics, and play. Shoes off. Lots of sunscreen… and ice cream.
Below are a few things I’m loving at the moment:
I’m shopping …
Joe Fresh x Jessi Cruickshank Collection
So in the last newsletter I mentioned I was going to the Jessi Cruickshank live comedy show. So, it was a blast! At her show I entered a contest, as one (me) does… and I won! I won a gift card to Joe Fresh, makeup and gift box from Shoppers, and the new JF x Jessi Cruickshank collection for myself and a friend! So my sister Lisa took me to the show, so I took her to the contest. We showed up, not knowing what really to expect and Jessi surprised us. We had such a fun morning and left with shopping bags full… and there’s a good chance you’ll see me in this outfit this summer.
I’m reading …
The Idea of You
In this month’s Book Club I want to recommend: The Idea of You. You may have heard or seen the movie on Prime. If you haven’t watched it yet I recommend reading the book FIRST. The premise is that a mom takes her daughter to a concert and ends up starting a relationship with one of the boy band members. People say it’s inspired by One Direction and Harry Styles. I always love reading the book first and when I read this book I made sure not to know which actors were playing the main characters. When I watched the movie the actors were NOT what I envisioned!
I’m crushing on…
Embroidery Florals
I’ve been very into embroidery lately. I think it’s so cool what you can embroider and I love the texture it creates. I found this account on instagram (@fredi_boldt) and her clothes are just the cutest. Her videos are so calming to watch! I could watch them all day.
ICYMI -
TWO COOKBOOKS have come out over the past two months that I helped style:
Heydays at The June Motel: Beach Town Classics which I am so proud and IN LOVE with. I prop styled and art directed this one. I worked with an incredible team to bring this brand to life in the form of a cookbook. I got to spend two occasions at The June Motel Sauble Beach and it’s just so magical there. Heydays Restaurant is so delicious and we have been back as a family a few times now! This book has so many yummy recipes and brings all the feels. 10/10 recommend!!
Good Food, Good Mood: 100 Nourishing Recipes to Support Mind and Body Wellness is the second book that is now in the world. I had the privilege to help Tamara and Sarah source and plan all the props for their second cookbook. It turned out beautiful and I have been making so many of their nutrient rich and super tasty recipes. It is also so informative and I’ve learned so much from these ladies. A must-have for every kitchen!
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