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My goodness, it has been an extended week. I really feel like I’ve performed a lot, however one way or the other not fairly sufficient on the similar time. I discussed final week that I’ll be in Austin, Texas many of the month engaged on a undertaking. It’s actually thrilling and I’m so grateful for the chance.
Austin this time of yr is sort of excellent. I do know yearly is completely different, and the forecast this week is looking for rain, however I can’t assist loving these heat days and pockets of scorching Texas solar. After so many months of chilly, it feels so good on my pores and skin. I can undoubtedly see the enchantment of residing right here. I do know the summers are loopy scorching, however spring right here is very nice.
Apart from the wonderful climate (and the entry to beautiful flowers — shout out to the Austin Flower Mart), it’s been a little bit of a difficult week too. There’s simply been a lot to determine, plan, and prep. I’m actually excited to be right here, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly include some challenges. And that’s okay. This entire factor is an enormous studying expertise for us as a enterprise, and particularly for me personally. It’s going to take some adjusting.
I do really feel good although. We’re beginning Monday with much more prep, planning, and assets after spending this primary week figuring issues out. Regardless of how this undertaking seems, I do know I’m going to be taught so much from it. I made the dedication to be right here, so I’m sticking with it!
I do know numerous this in all probability doesn’t make a ton of sense proper now, however you’ll see the total image later this yr. After which there’s much more coming after that. Very thrilling, simply numerous newness, shifting components, adjusting, and problem-solving.
Austin has undoubtedly taken over most of my week, however engaged on the web site all the time brings me again and grounds me. I really like writing these posts as a result of they nearly really feel like somewhat journal entry. Only one massive mind dump.
Right now is thrilling too, we lastly get that further hour of daylight again! I’m a type of individuals who thinks daylight saving time must go away. How do you all really feel about it?
With the time change, it actually begins to really feel like spring is so shut. I’m very prepared for it! What’s new with you all? Any journey plans developing? What’s making you cheerful recently?
Get pleasure from one other favorites submit — just some goodies to share under!
1. Issues I’m Loving.
loving…this beautiful Arrel Speckled Wool-Mix Rug im Verdant Inexperienced. I really like the wealthy coloration.
residence love…a Playful Hamptons House Impressed by Strawberry Cloth
wanting…each spice from Oaktown Spice Store. They produce small-batch spices with the freshest high quality and have the widest choice!
all the things in my cart (low)…new Zara fashion for spring. Love this informal Striped Knit Polo, which I’d pair with their Leather-based Bucket Bag and Zw Assortment Excessive-Waist Broad Leg Denims.
This Mini Bowling Bag seems similar to the designer model of The Row Bag.
So into this whole look, this Lengthy Sleeve T-Shirt (the electrical blue coloration is so good), paired with these Excessive-Waist Broad Leg Denims (in brown), Mixture Ball and Stick Earrings, and Ankle Strap Heeled Sandals (alternate possibility, Low Heel Sandals). An ideal on a regular basis spring look!
listening to…The right way to Scale Whereas Holding Your Model Intact with Kelly Wearstler.
carrying… The North Face Ladies’s Yumiori Off Peak jacket on wet days or inside. I can’t recover from the Granite Gray-Frost coloration. It’s so fairly.
consuming extra meals for mind well being to encourage and help readability and focus.
utilizing…the Bala the Compact Mat when touring. Adore it paired with their Bala Bangles and, in fact, my Melissa Wooden Well being exercises.
loving…it’s vogue month! Each Milan and Paris Vogue Week simply wrapped, and one in all my favourite collections up to now was Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta fall/winter 2026 present in Milan.
And from Paris Vogue Week, I cherished Jonathan Anderson’s Dior assortment, Antonin Tron’s Balmain assortment, and Saint Laurent’s assortment.
spring nail…getting my nails performed by my favourite Russian manicurist right here in Austin, that Russian Woman, Kate, tomorrow after set. I’ve been digging into the spring nail colours and love these choices. The OPI Traditional Nail Polish within the shades Cargo All Out, Nude & Brown, and Blue & Inexperienced.
Plus the Chanel, Longwear Nail Color in Immortelle, Incendiaire, Sorcière, and Muse.
Additionally, love these concepts for Spring Impartial Nails.
for the kitchen…I’m into the Cooking Chopstick Set from Materials Kitchen.
all the things in my cart (magnificence)…there’s a massive Dermstore Sale taking place by way of March twelfth! Selecting up my favourite face cream from Augustinus Bader, The Cream. It’s nonetheless pricy, however value it. This cream by no means fails to moisturize.
Positively seize each the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Further Power Every day Peel and 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Masks. I take advantage of each on a regular basis.
The EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is a superb sunscreen.
And for my hair, I really like and use the Act+Acre Chilly Processed Stem Cell Serum after the bathe.
all the things in my cart (excessive)…the brand new Gucci Donna Pump is so gorgeous and stylish. Moreover, I really like the brand new Chanel assortment for fall. And their Suede & Patent Calfskin Pumps (in beige & black) are equally gorgeous.
If you happen to nonetheless want a jacket for the tip of winter or early spring, this luscious Shearling Jacket from Nour Hammour is so fairly!
2. Spring Baking
Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake
Home made 5 Ingredient Bitter Fruit Gummies
White Chocolate Raspberry Swirled Pistachio Cookies
Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Banana Doughnuts
Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Bursting Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake
3. House Favorites To Use.
4. What Made You Smile This Week?
Daylight saving time! This makes me so comfortable. We’d like the additional gentle!
The Austin flowers, in fact.
Nightly journaling and writing down my each day good issues.
5. Just a few Images from the Week.
Sunday
I’ve been down with the “household illness” we picked up in Italy. I’m lastly beginning to really feel higher, nevertheless it undoubtedly hit me exhausting. One factor that actually helped was a lymphatic therapeutic massage to assist cut back irritation and get all the things shifting once more. If you happen to’re in Austin, I extremely suggest Brazilicious Brazilian Magnificence Spa. Josie Speeding and her crew are wonderful!
- it takes a village
- and apparently bizarre instruments
- the above photograph is frightening, nevertheless it’s my actuality proper now
One other Mutha Physique Butter emptied. I introduced 2 tubes with me whereas I’m in Austin. I really like these things a lot.
So excited to strive a couple of new U Magnificence merchandise and have a couple of outdated favorites again!
6. Inspiring Me.
embracing this type of power!
7. Favourite Hyperlinks.
The Tradition Listing: The whole lot to Do and Go to This Spring
“Aspect Quests” Are the Key to Including Extra Pleasure and Whimsy to Your Life
A Reinvented Rubbish Disposal That Guarantees No Clogs and Much less Noise
8. Spring Trip Edit.
9. This Week’s Dinners + Weekend Eats.
Monday: Wholesome Cheddar Hen Chili
Tuesday: Skillet Hen Fajita
Wednesday: Lemon Cream Sauce Smothered Hen and Orzo
Thursday: Straightforward Chili Lime Hen
Friday: 20 Minute Pink Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles
Saturday: Darkish Chocolate Banana Bark with Puffed Quinoa
Sunday: Straightforward Home made Flour Tortillas
This submit was initially printed on March 8, 2026
