I’m having some new guests this year for Thanksgiving so we’re going to Ikea tomorrow to get a few things. But that’s not all! I love their new VINTERFEST collection. I’ve got to pick up few things on my Christmas decoration list and I love the simple aesthetic. For my turkey, I’m going to be following a Cafe Delites’ roast turkey recipe. A part of me wants to keep a simple routine (since I’m the one doing all the cooking) and this looks perfect.

I’ve been trying to keep my hands moisturized and manicured this season. My nails have been brittle and polish keeps them from breaking. So I’ve been using the Rose Quartz Nail Art Set by Cirque Colors. It’s such a simple way to have nail art without the fuss. And it’s subtle so I can wear it for any occasion. And with the holidays coming up it would make a great stocking stuffer!

I’ve been playing Pokémon Shield before bedtime and I’m in love. There’s been a lot of negative talk about this newest chapter in the series but I’m having a great time. I feel a bit bad for pushing Pokémon Go aside for now. All of the new monsters look incredible too! It’s been difficult trying to figure out who to play with.

After I spend some time writing, I like to relax on the couch under the blankets. To unwind, I’ve been watching Rupaul’s Drag Race. The newest season is in the UK and it’s been a rollercoaster!

On the Youtube side of things, bestdressed has a new video about her capsule wardrobe. Going on vacation is the best time to develop a capsule wardrobe and so she talks about her experience. It’s an interesting watch and made me think about my own closet. I don’t have seasonal storage so I have all four seasons in one space. It makes me feel good to know I don’t need much through the year! I understand the holidays are always difficult to dress for but I haven’t had to buy anything new for a long time!

And the best for last! We got to see Halestorm again in concert and it was a fantastic performance. On the music front I’ve been listening to some dance music from my childhood. It’s amazing for keeping up both high energy and a positive attitude!

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My family is coming out in September and I’m excited but nervous. They’ll be introduced to my new home and city. My mom wanted a list of items I would like from America and I shared with her some wonderful new candles by Bath & Body Works. I used to shop there for all my autumn scents. I’ve requested Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Sweater Weather, and Autumn. I’ve also requested a few pumpkin scented lotions but I’ll let her decide on which ones! I have also ordered this cute yellow fanny pack to bring on our sightseeing adventures. It’s so small and cute and I’ve been searching for a nice fanny pack for a long time!

And this is a bit more than a Friday Favorites item… More like an August favorite. I’m late to the party but I’ve been watching Dark and I love it. It’s moody, it’s broody, and it’s all about mysterious happenings in a small, remote village. I’m only a few episodes in but I’m ready to start to marathon this!

And to round up this post, I’m very much in love with many of the items in Crystal Cave Co Store but I’m waiting for their Capricorn birthday box! I would love to order a few crystals too because the look so beautiful!

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Video
I’ve been watching Best Dressed for a year now and she’s always got fantastic content. Her most recent video on how to find your style and the confidence to wear it got me sit down and think about all the choices I’ve made in life. She’s got beautiful, solid advice for anyone looking to develop some fashion happiness. I’m 31 this year and I still struggle with a fashionable wardrobe and self confidence. It’s refreshing to see someone so young share her take on self confidence.

Music
One of my favorite bands has a new album coming out in 2 weeks. Of Monsters and Men has been a favorite of mine for years. If I compared all the albums I’ve listened to over the years they would be on top. Today they dropped another single, Wild Roses from it and I love it! Their Instagram and an email spoke about this song and it’s inspiration. “The song shows an introverted side to the album and is influenced by a bit of dance music and Joseph Campbell’s ‘The Power of Myth’ and what it is like to lean into your sadness.” I love when artists share their inspiration. It allows me to look into their sources and place myself in their shoes. OMAM has taken a new direction full of life and color and I can’t wait to hear the rest of their newest work.

Fashion
I picked up this beautiful turmeric yellow shirt that’s oversized and perfect for summer. The cut is flattering especially when tucked into high waisted shorts. I’ve been wearing it any chance I get because the color is so bright! The weather has returned to its usual gloomy mood so this shirt lightens the mood. I pair it with my denim jacket and I’m ready to hit the town for a day of book shopping!

Design
I was going through my personal Instagram feed for some art inspiration and found Ipad Lettering.com. I’ve been searching for resources to help me up my handwriting game and this website has some great free items for that. I downloaded some new brushes for the App Procreate and I can’t wait to try them out.

Books
I recently rediscovered the Famous Five books series that my parents read to me when I was a child. I’ve only been able to get my hands on a few of these simple and amazing books but it’s such a nice visit down memory lane. I hope that someday I can find more of them but until then I’ll hang onto what I’ve found!

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