Monday Memo // 4

Listening:

I can listen to "Back, Baby" by Jessica Pratt on repeat. 

I love the words, simplicity and sweetness. 

Sometimes I pray for the rain. 

I think I met her at Tartine Bakery when I lived in San Francisco. (image via billboard.com)

Reading:

Writer's Market 2016. Doing my research with this an annual resource book for writers who wish to sell their work. The publication is released by Writer's Digest Books every year. 

My favorite publications I have come across: "Sheep! Magazine" and "Spudman." Mostly self-explanatory. (image via seriouseats.com)

Craving:

Ben & Jerry's new non-dairy ice cream. I've tried the Chocolate Fudge Brownie and P.B. & Cookies. Made with almond milk, they are both quite satisfying. They maintain those great B&J chunks/texture, but feel a bit less heavy. I think my body is cooperating less with lactose as I get older, so it is a pleasant discovery. And now consistent craving. 

I'm sure by the end of the summer I will have tried them all. (image via brostick.com)

Wearing:

Dresses that are essentially long, short-sleeved shirts. Most popular color schemes and patterns: blue-purple-turquoise plaid, heather grey, wacky tropical/jersey combo. 

Just saw this Nasty Gal dress and want to add sea creature motif to the shirt dress collection. (image via lyst.com)

Watching:

"The Sopranos." This is one of those holy television programs I have never seen. As a die-hard "The Wire" and "Six Feet Under" lover it is surprising this has never been viewed. So I am beginning the saga. Instantly, I can tell this is going to be a fabulous, dramatic undertaking. 

I am in for a wild ride. (image via gottawatchit.com)

Wanting:

I recently started painting my fingernails after a decade-long hiatus. I need some new colors. I love having that fresh, polished look. I think I bright poppy coral or milky coffee color would be nice. I wish I had nabbed the Cupcakes and Cashmere nail polish collection at Sephora when it debuted in February. 

Something along these lines... (image via swatchandreview.com)

Monday Memo // 3

Listening:

Alice Boman's "Waiting." 

On Saturday night I arrived home and my boyfriend was watching Season 2 of Transparent (I finished it hours after it came out). Still, I joined him for the last three episodes and laughed and cried, of course. The last song in the final episode gave me chills. So wonderful. This whole soundtrack is brilliant, too. 

Still image via youtube.

Reading:

Still loving "The Goldfinch." I might be here for a bit, as it is roughly 800 pages. 

Illustration by Wesley Merritt via telegraph.co.uk.

Craving:

Cold brew coffee. I've been trying out new brands every time I hit up the grocery store. Trader Joes' was a little weak. I really like the CoolBrew Mocha variety. It lasts awhile and has a fun container, perfect for measuring your ounces. Got a Stumptown bottle in my fridge ready for the test. 

Image via psrememberthis.com Pinterest page. 

Wearing:

Black and white stripes. Long-sleeved, short-sleeved, sweatered; I am regularly in the mood for all the stripes. 

The Boxy Striped Tee via Everlane. 

Watching:

"Grace and Frankie." My love of grandparents must be part of this instant binge-watching session. It isn't perfect, but it makes me laugh and I sometimes that is all I need/want.

Frankie and Grace (image via paperblog.com)

Wanting:

I am falling for the off-the-shoulder trend, but I don't know that I would feel entirely comfortable in it. So far nothing I have tried on has me convinced. Maybe for the better? 

Jane Birkin inspiration from CupOfJo (image via telegraph.co.uk)

Monday Memo // 2

Listening:

Sturgill Simpson's Nirvana cover "In Bloom." A lotta bit country, a little bit rock and roll. Catchy.

A scene from Simpson's video cover of the song. (via whro.org)

Reading:

I heard about it for years and it was always on the waitlist at my library---alas! I finally got my hands on Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch." So far I am believing the hype. It is REALLY GOOD.

Craving:

Cold, sweet treats. It is already a million degrees in Florida and I crave ice cream, smoothies, milkshakes, etc. ALL THE TIME. It does not help that the air conditioning in my car is broken. Hopefully I can steer myself in the direction of healthy smoothies and cold fruit, because the run to the boutique ice cream shop last night should not be a consistent habit. I am already salivating at the memory of one scoop banana cookie and one scoop chocolate walnut brownie.

Karma Cream treats. (image via GainesvilleGrub.com)

Wearing:

Tropical-patterned bottoms and basic tops. Think: banana leaf print culottes + grey tee or black and floral shorts + black tee.

Love these H&M culottes. Surprisingly versatile. (image via my beau)

Watching:

Slideshows of this year's Met Gala. I look forward to it every year. The gowns and stylings. I live for red carpet fashion slideshows. 

Wanting:

Also still on the hunt for perfect old Levi's, but also wanting to find some new color/styling scheme and decor for my bedroom. 

Inspiration via Emily Henderson (image via SightUnseen.com)

Monday Memo

Listening:

(and watching) Lemonade by Bey. I am amazed and enamored. I think I have a summer playlist secured. 

(image via Bey's Lemonade visual album)

Reading:

Help me, I can't get anything to stick. I was on a serious roll and then I just got into the terrible habit of watching Snap stories as I fall asleep. 

Craving:

Brownie Brittle. Can't stop thinking about and replenishing my stash. I eat it plain, I crush it up and put it on ice cream, I smear almond butter on it. The Peanut Butter flavor is hard to find but it is perfect. The Mint has the best chips. The Salted Caramel is that perfect salty/sweet combo. Even the gluten-free Trader Joe's version is great. I could go on. Yes, I have a problem.

Sheila G what have you done to me?! (image via browniebrittle.com)

Wearing:

Black tees and a black skirt or cut-off shorts. Plus a lot of light blue. 

Watching:

Friday Night Lights. I speak with a twang now and I dream about Tim Riggins. I am blowing through this series too quickly and I finally understand why my town loves football. I'll still never love real football as much as I love Dillon football. 

(image via tv.com)

Wanting:

A new concealer and the perfect old Levi's.