Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: February 5-11, 2024
Alison Pegg
Was it me or were the Grammy’s actually good this year?
I swear, I had this conversation multiple times this past week. Queen Celine (!) made an appearance, Billie and Dua were fabulous in their respective ways, the In Memorium segment was gorgeous, and the Tracy Chapman/Luke Combs duet was everything. And, of course, Trevor Noah was perfect again as host. The only thing I missed from the show was last year’s hip hop tribute.
I’m still singing Fast Car, but for you, here’s this week’s Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.
Reading
Tortured Poets’ or Poets? Taylor Swift Meets the Apostrophe Police. (New York Times)
Novels took a back seat to news and Substacks for me this week, and really that’s okay. My favourite piece I read was from the New York Times, a delightfully nerdy article debating an apostrophe’s placement in Taylor Swift’s newly announced album The Tortured Poets Department.
Eating
Natalie’s Wood Fired Pizza (Natalie’s Grandview)
Staying on the Swiftie train, Friday night I caught Saylor Twift (yes, you read that correctly) a Taylor Swift cover band at Natalie’s Grandview. The band was exactly what you’d expect them to be, young, adorable, occasionally out of tune (or forgetting words) but with an enthusiastic crowd, they were super fun. Even more fun was the pizza at Natalie’s, cooked in their wood-fired pizza oven, its was flavourful with pillowy crust and so, so yummy.
Playing
Bliss’ Kitchen Playlist (Spotify)
My time at home this week was limited, in-person work commitments, a haircut, a car recall and more had me out an about. When I was at home, it was all about cozy comfort for me, and a perfect soundtrack to match. All of Bliss Lundgren’s playlists are fabulous, and this Bliss’ Kitchen playlist was perfect for winding down this week.
Obsessing
Oversized Pearl Stud Earrings (J. Crew)
Pearls are my birthstone and anytime I can find a special piece of jewelry that includes them I try and add it to my collection. These oversized pearl studs might be next. Over an inch in diameter, these make a statement to any neutral outfit, and they’re lightweight too! Here’s hoping they don’t look super weird on my small earlobes.
Recommending
Nanothermic 2 3/4" Brush (Olivia Garden)
Sitting in my hairdresser’s chair reminded me how much I love this hairbrush. After my previous cut, I marched down the sidewalk to Ulta to pick this up after she used it to straighten my hair, and I’ve been using it ever since. My hair is thick and this brush grabs and holds it without any issues, allowing me to hold it straight to blow dry. The thermal core is its best feature, the heat this thing holds is amazing, giving my hair bodacious volume every blow dry. I 1000% recommend.
Treating
GeoSupplyCo Valentine’s Earrings (Etsy)
Hearts are totally in fashion right now, and I can’t resist heart-shaped jewelry especially this month. I’ve been following this local maker, GeoSupplyCo, for years, and when I saw her Valentine’s Drop on Instagram, I knew I’d be adding to cart immediately. When you’re a red/pink girly or more neutral (oh, hey) her heart designs are whimsical and modern at the same time. And who doesn’t love supporting local?
