5 Things I'm thinking about this week
Alison Pegg
To Kill A Mockingbird Broadway Tour cast
PTO.
There might be not be a more glorious combination of three letters in the English language.
I’m kidding (I think). But I was long overdue for some time away from the office and my home,
While I love the brain break a day off at home provides, physically removing myself from my surroundings really did me some good. As much as I try to separate my work when I’m working from home, there’s something freeing about truly getting away and leaving my work laptop behind.
I grateful for the resurgence of creativity that vacation provides, and the new perspectives I was able to view.
Without further ado, here are 5 things I’m thinking about this week.
Glossier You Look Good Hat: I don’t think I can call myself an OG Glossier fan, I didn’t jump on board until their Moon Mask debuted and never really got into their Stretch Concealer or Skin Tint. I am a huge fan of their Ultralip and recently rediscovered Lash Slick, but their latest product launch I’m loving has nothing to do with face products. A baseball bat hat is a must for me in the summer, you wont see me without one on the weekends, and I love the minimalist vibe of this one, with the cheeky You Look Good tagline on the bill. So cute.
Jenny Bird Sylvie Anklet: I don’t think a month goes by without another wishlist item of mine from Jenny Bird. The Canadian designer has the coolest vibe and I love to see her sport her on jewelry on her Instagram. My latest “want” is this pearl anklet, its the perfect feminine piece to layer with summer’s clunky sandals. It’s modern and classic and would look great on its own, or layered with many more JB pieces.
To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway: this play took me by surprise and made me so happy I’m a Broadway subscriber. This was my second to last show of the season, and if I’m being honest, I wasn’t looking forward to it. Yes, it’s written by one of my favourite writers, Aaron Sorkin, but the thought of sitting in a theatre on a warm June night just wasn’t thrilling to me. To Kill a Mockingbird was fantastic. The cast/acting was phenomenal, the pacing was great, and I sat enraptured for the full 2 hours and 35 minutes of the play. If it comes to a city near you I highly recommend.
Acne Studios Arima Top Handle Bag: retailers summer sales are finally starting to get good, the discounts are getting steeper and the brands are getting better. It’s really hard to pick up all the things, but my will power is still going strong. This bag almost broke it - I’ve had it on my wish list for six months now and its finally marked down. Let’s be honest, I have no real use for this bag. But it’s adorable, and from one of my favourite brands, and I really want to own it. Maybe if the Saks sale gets steeper I’ll might have to make it mine.
When in Rome by Sarah Adams: this book is the perfect summer rom-com and Sarah Adams is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. The premise of When In Rome is a little far-fetched, a pop-star gets lost in rural Kentucky and shacks up with the grumpy single baker, but the way it comes together is adorable, engrossing, and entirely un-put-downable. It’s a perfect, light summer escape. (I read for free on the Libby app).