I first read about a Favorite Things Party on Michaela Noelle Designs. She's hosted a couple for different holidays and I knew I had to try it. Last year, I hosted my first Galentine's Day Party with a Sleepover Theme; this year, it was time for a My Favorite Things Party.
Today is my 27th birthday (and Lavender Elizabeth's 2nd anniversary)! Usually, when this day hits, I'm shocked and can't believe another year has gone by. This year, however, I'm completely ready for my birthday. I had the realization a couple weeks ago that I felt 27. Where I'm at in my life right now just feels like 27. I'm oddly content about getting another year older and already can't wait to see what this year brings.
Tomorrow is my 27th birthday! It's crazy how fast this last year has gone by. Last year, when I celebrated year 26, I created a list of things I wanted to complete during the year. Looking back at that list, I didn't accomplish everything I wanted to, but still had an amazing year. Below is my recap of my 26 Things to Do at 26.
26 Things to Do at 26: The Results
This past weekend, we went on our second annual ski weekend. Last year's trip was the first time I spent an entire weekend with these friends - it was the trip that solidified our friendship and from then on out, I never left the group chat. Celebrating a year with these friends, skiing just like we did last year, was perfect. This year, we went to Dana's lake house in Michigan, added new friends, and ate amazing food prepared by Betty. All our fun is below!
Currently // January to February
by Lavender Elizabeth, February 03, 2019
JANUARY RECAP
This has been quite the month! Chicago went through a Polar Vortex with temperatures down to -21, with a windchill of -60. I didn't leave my apartment for two days to avoid the chilly weather. Prior to surviving record breaking temperatures, I went on two trips. The first was to Charleston, South Carolina, to move my sister and her fiancé into their new home; the second was to Northern California, where I saw friends, explored familiar towns, and worked out of our San Francisco office. The rest of the month was spent with family and friends, enjoying the first month of the new year.
This has been quite the month! Chicago went through a Polar Vortex with temperatures down to -21, with a windchill of -60. I didn't leave my apartment for two days to avoid the chilly weather. Prior to surviving record breaking temperatures, I went on two trips. The first was to Charleston, South Carolina, to move my sister and her fiancé into their new home; the second was to Northern California, where I saw friends, explored familiar towns, and worked out of our San Francisco office. The rest of the month was spent with family and friends, enjoying the first month of the new year.
What I'm Loving // January
by Lavender Elizabeth, January 31, 2019
January has been a very long month. It's slowly gotten colder and colder, with temperatures dropping to -21 yesterday! In honor of the longest moth of the year ending, I'm bringing back my "What I'm Loving" series. The last time I shared my monthly loves was back in September, so it's long overdue!
Below are the five things I've been loving this January.
This year, I've decided to get into candles. My family is obsessed with them, but for some reason, I've never jumped on the candle-loving train. That's going to change this year! In the winter, burning a candle can really create a warm and comforting home. I reached out to my candle-burning friends for their recommendations. Below are twelve of the most popular scents for the season, according to my favorite people.