Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: May 13-19, 2024
Alison Pegg
I’m officially a hotel room hoarder.
Thank goodness for rewards programs, loyalty points, and all the other travel pledge programs, that allow last-minute indecisive folks like myself thrive.
Rarely do I decide on an itinerary weeks in advance when I travel - its not until I do a deep dive of google, Instagram and reddit that I feel comfortable committing to anything. Add in TikTok now too - in typical Gemini style I like to explore every opportunity when traveling.
Don’t let the procrastination mask my excitement for vacation, I can’t wait to get out of the city and enjoy a few days off.
Here’s this week’s Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.
Reading
It Costs A Lot to Look This Poor (Total Rec)
If you read one Substack this week, and you’re even remotely into fashion, read Total Rec’s It Costs A Lot to Look This Poor. She does a complete takedown of the quiet luxury trend, tearing into designers who charge a ridiculous amount of money for garments with ethical questions. I won’t spoil her big reveal, nor her big comparison, but its safe to say my jaw dropped when she pointed it out.
What better way to celebrate the end of the work week than with a nice, cold martini? Martini Friday has become a new ritual for me as of late, gin or vodka, I don’t discriminate. When I’m in the mood for a martini a little left than tradition, I like to reach for Dillon’s Canoe Dill Pickle Vodka to mix with my vermouth. If you’re remotely a fan of pickles and find yourself in the Niagara area, stop in and pick a bottle up. It’s even better in bloody marys/caesars.
Playing
Scheming teenagers at a private school? A too beautiful for their own good cast? A story of the haves and the have nots? It’s pretty much guaranteed I’ll binge any tv show that features those characteristics. And it’s no surprise I flew threw Season 1 of Maxton Hall in two days. Set in England, but shot in German, it’s like the European version of Gossip Girl, and so easy to watch. As someone who regularly watches shows with subtitles, I found watching it in German (with subtitles) was so much easier than the dubbed English version.
Obsessing
Harris Reed In Good Hands Stacking Ring (Missoma)
I’ve been picking up a few pieces of Missoma jewelry here and there over the years, and I’ve consistently been impressed with their quality. I’ve been a fan of the Harris Reed in Good Hands line for awhile now, stalking from afar, never quite ready to pull the trigger on a necklace. I might be ready now, now that they’ve launched the design in a ring format. I love that the ring looks minimal from afar, but up close you really get the essence of the hands coming together.
Recommending
Hybrid Cocktail Shaker (Elevated Craft)
Speaking of cocktails, you might remember I treated myself to the Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Shaker earlier this year. After using now for a couple months, I’m proud to move it to the “recommend” section of this column this week. The measurement in the lid make it ridiculously easy to prepare cocktails, and more importantly, I’ve never had the lid or the pourer freeze up. Ever. It makes preparing cocktails easy and fun, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
Treating
Another repeat mention in this week’s report, this time moving from obsessed to treat. I finally purchased the tote bag I’ve been lusting over, the Kaan Bucket Bag. In a shock I purchased the mocha colour, instead of the black, you really don’t want to know how many black tote bags I own. I’ll be trying it out for the commute this week, it’s roomy enough to fit my laptop, planner, notebook and pouches with room to spare.
Cover Photo by A65 Design on Unsplash