Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: February 26 - March 3, 2024
Alison Pegg
I forgot how much of a luxury it is to have a weekday afternoon free. To go about as you please, with no one and nothing to really get in your way.
This week I was lucky enough to have a weekday afternoon free and it was glorious. I spent the day perusing vintage shops in Italian Village and Clintonville, taking my time to uncover every little nook and cranny that they had filled. Even more of a treat was the relative easy of parking, street spots were aplenty in the early afternoon.
It was a great reminder to take the afternoon off. To take yourself on a solo date. And to take the time to really enjoy your surroundings.
Here’s this week’s Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T for the last week of February.
Reading
Having an afternoon off early in the week was glorious, but it did make the rest of my work week a bit of doozy. By the time Saturday morning rolled around, I wanted something breezy to escape to First, Flight Final Fall by C.W. Farnsworth did just that. I love a good sports romance and this one featured two soccer players at the top of their game. I loved the peek into the life of an uber-famous footballer, but was equally charmed by the female lead, a confident U.S. soccer phenom driven to show the world she belongs at the top.
Eating
No fancy milkshakes for me this week. Other than a breakfast at Timmy’s on Tuesday, I cooked from my own pantry for most of this week. I’ve been on a pasta kick of late, having discovered Aldi’s Rosso Pesto. It’s the perfect no-sauce sauce, not heavy and goopy like a traditional marinara, but light and flavourful on whole wheat pasta. I make my own “primavera” to add to it, pan frying a mixture of mini peppers, garlic, portobello mushrooms and halved cheery tomatoes to round out the whole wheat penne. It’s healthy and filling - I’ve been packing this for lunch for the past week.
Playing
Talk about decor goals. The interior of Pernille Teibaek’s Copenhagen home is a modern, minimalist’s dream. From the marble to the vintage furnishings, it pays homage to Danish design, while remaining incredibly stylish, exactly what you’d expect from one of Scandinavia’s top influencers. It’s hard to believe her four children live there too!
Obsessing
I’m on a fast of all-things fashion at the moment, but this new sunglasses collab from one of favourite brands, Ganni, might just break it. The Scandi cool-girl brand partnered for a second time with Dutch brand Ace & Tate to produce another line of colourful sunglasses, perfect for the Ganni Girl. I can’t help but gravitate toward the Twiggy in Tobacco Brown, but the cat-eyed Sadie might be the coolest shape of this bunch. Even cooler? Each of these shades is made from sustainably sourced wood pulp combined with bio-plasticiser instead of fossil fuels.
Recommending
It’s become a ritual at this point. This flip of the cardstock at the start of a new month. A fresh start.
My Appointed Desk Calendar might be small, it’s only 5” square, but it’s minimal design makes it easy to fit into any decor style around your home.
Treating
I love the idea of a cheeky print or two on a wall of bookshelves. Something that’s not too big, nestled behind a vase or an object, that when found, gives the peruser something to smile about. This print is one of those prints. I also love the idea of putting this at the front door, almost as a pledge for visitors to read before entering my home. It’s positive, it’s fun, and it’s a great reminder to let loose a little and not take things so seriously.