WEEKDAY MUSINGS

EATING // GP's enchiladas. Easy and delicious. These enchiladas are even approved by our 19 month old toddler. In fact, Henry asked for seconds - #WINNING! To keep it friendly for your mini, turn down the heat by using just one chipotle chili and half the adobo sauce OR simply skip those additions - they're tasty on their own.

HOME*WORK // With a week until Christmas you know our house is decked playfully merry. Need some inspo? Don't miss my 2019 holiday edit HERE or snag this bright multi-color pompom wreath. And don't miss the snippets of holiday cheer on my Instagram feed.

CRUSHING ON // Peloton's Cody Rigsby. For real this guy has gotten me into the "Century Club" in less than a year of riding. That's 100 rides, people! And serious but FUN business!

READING // Jonathan Van Ness's Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love. This memoir is chalk full of all the sparkle JVN exudes on Queer Eye but there's a healthy serving of real talk too. I'm engrossed in this and will come up for air likely by the weekend.

THANKFUL FOR // My hubs. He's my true MVP this week as the latest crud from Henry's daycare has consumed me. Being sick is the worst.

THINKING ABOUT // Creating our own holiday traditions with Henry. Now we have our own mini, I'm thinking a lot about making each and every holiday magic. My mom had a special ability to create mystery and enchantment around the holidays whether it was a from-scratch gingerbread house that we weren't allowed to eat until well into the New Year, an Easter egg hunt or discovering little green leprechaun footprints the morning of St. Patties' day. So I'm determined to do my darndest! Do you have any holiday traditions not to miss?

WATCHING // Impeachment coverage. No matter your party or interest in politics, it's hard to ignore what's happening in our country this week. Almost 21 years later, this is the second impeachment process to take shape in my lifetime and I can't help be saddened that this is the state of politics in America. But if you need a break for a smile or two The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is back on Amazon Prime Video for a third season and it is just as fast paced and lovable as the previous seasons.

WEARING // Now I have these no-show Bombas, I'm wearing my Supergas sneakers on repeat. It's truly the smartest footwear choice for toddler chasing! And they clean up in a snap via a quick washing machine cycle on cold.

Holiday Edit '19

It may be Montana, it may be the new house but I am VERY excited about Christmas this year. Mariah Carey has been on repeat since August. But can you blame me?! She sings like an angel... at least for the holidays. Here's a quick Mrs. edit to help get you in the spirit:

BULB WREATH // Only decorating in red and green is B-O-R-I-N-G, keep it bright with this joyful wreath.
SPARKLY FLAMINGO ORNAMENT // The word "flamingo" comes from the Latin and Spanish word "flamenco" which means fire. Very appropriate for this festive ornament that will take your tree to the next level.
THE CRAYONS' CHRISTMAS BY DREW DAYWALT // We were given the New York Times bestseller - The Day the Crayons Quit - and it's quickly become a favorite for Henry AND the Hubs and me. So a Christmas themed crayons edition? 'Tis the season y'all!
PRESERVED BOXWOOD GARLAND // We have a boxwood wreath we've put up year after year and are adding four of these garlands to our Christmas design this year. Boxwood is such a classic and the color is just right.
RESIN TREES // Now we have more surfaces to decorate I've been thinking about these decorative trees but I also love this acrylic option.
RED WOODEN BEAD GARLAND // Over the years, I've strung cranberries for our tree but we're ready to try the wooden version.
CANDELABRA // We were in need of a new candlestick holder and purchased the MUUTO candelabra for its simple modern function and the fact it can can be an MVP for any holiday.
RED VOTIVE SET // Everything by HAY Design is well worth it and these votives are full of cheer.
BEES WAX TAPER CANDLES // An easy Amazon purchase. I love the color, price and texture!
DISCO GNOME // We have this glitzy mirrored little man running on four years and he never fails to bring out a smile.