10.31.21.
Being resentment-free
Sunday brunch day dates
Black nail polish season
Perfect fall weather on Halloween
Fresh air
10.30.21.
Reading tiny books
Sinking into the couch and journaling
Seeing a smiling dog sticking its head out of the sunroof of a moving vehicle
Spooky wind on Halloween weekend
Cleaning up energy
10.29.21.
Last minute trivia team assemblies
The freedom that comes with living alone
Photos of John Mayer and Jon Hamm
Solo trip planning
Solid weekend plans
10.28.21.
Honest money
Friendly honks from people who see me walking my dog
Sitting in a different corner of my home for new perspectives
Fall foliage in Paducah peeping through
Food that is equally beautiful as it is delicious
10.27.21.
Gym friends
Not freaking out, when I could
Floor cushions as giant couch pillows
Clean money flow
Picking out new kitchen countertops
10.26.21.
Purring kitties sitting on laps of humans doing computer work
Insanely large velvet pillows that cozy up living rooms
Bath salts on display, so the eucalyptus scent naturally fills the room
Journaling in small black leather booklets
Complete silence
10.25.21.
Money corners
Immersion in changing weather via dog walks
Warm vintage porch lighting
Showering to classical music
Talking to animals
10.24.21.
Morning Care Bear binge watches
Daydreaming via Pinterest boards
French lessons as background language
Clear blue skies to admire from desk window
Freshly winded windows
10.23.21.
Satin black wrap dresses
Waking up to the moon beaming in through a window
French café tile flooring
FaceTime phone calls of “We’re Engaged!” from my sister
Gorgeous night’s sleep
10.22.21.
Two bridal makeup bookings in one day
Filling 2022 calendars with fun plans and collaborations
The refreshing energy that comes from rearranging furniture
Mood lighting
Productive gym soreness
10.21.21.
Prisms as knife rests
Freshly waxed wooden floors
Reusing fan lamp shades as (battery operated) candle sconces
3 squeezed lemons in ice cold water
Personal rebranding
10.20.21.
Dinners beside fireplaces
Stocked lemon slices to promote water consumption
Pretty breakfast tablescapes
Skimming through old books on its underlined portions
“Have you lost weight?” question/compliment
10.19.21.
New season of YOU
Hunts for mantlepiece focal art
Waking up to a kitty snuggled under my arm and a doggy cuddled up by my leg
Celebrating the end of a certain business chapter
This quote: “…The way the flaws in a creative scheme can be even more important than the things you get right.” -Mike Skinner
10.18.21.
Fish fry gatherings on family farms
The rare Diet Coke splurge
Switching over to flannel sheets
Clients who become real friends
Steamy dreams
10.17.21.
Window seating in Italian restaurants
Over-the-knee suede boot moments
Learning new words and their definitions
Thin stems on red wine glasses
The quote: “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.”
10.16.21.
Discovering new-ish Anthony Green interviews
Spooky pop Spotify playlists
Refrigerated chocolates
The satisfaction of going up in lifting weights at the gym
Rainy rainy evenings in bed
10.15.21.
Clothing garments that fit just right
Midday champagne toasts
Group texts celebrating mini milestones
Attending live podcast recordings on The Minimalists “Love People, Use Things” tour | Nashville stop
Running into in-town friends on out-of-town vacations
10.14.21.
Stimulation from browsing oil painting canvas paintings
Overnight stays at fairy cottages
Meaningful conversations around evening fire pits
Morning hikes when the dew is still on the ground
Waking up with nature as an alarm clock
10.13.21.
Tiny buildings as offices
Infinite pools with mountain views
Pink roses on pink diner tables
Seas of vintage luggage trolleys
Swinging bridges over friendly creeks
10.12.21.
Afternoon tea in large ballrooms
Professional piano covers of “The Black Parade” by My Chemical Romance in bougie resorts
Reading “Decorating Is Fun” by Dorothy Draper surrounded by her work
The concept of home perfume
Hikes alongside golf courses
10.11.21.
Scenic overlooks paired with autumn air
Small town Main Streets
Checkered floors
Champagne offerings upon check-in
Interior decorations that evoke emotions
10.10.21.
Positive distance
Stickers and “Road Trip” penciled into physical calendars
Free snack coupons
Hotel room coffee makers
Donuts as midday snacks
10.9.21.
Sister phone calls
Appreciating items of clothing as they get packed for fun trips
Last minute friend meetups
Texts from The Minimalists
Singles travel groups
10.8.21.
Sweeping hills with yellow crops at sunset
The book “The Story of The Streets”
Back-to-back compliments on my velvet shoes
Dream journaling for better self-understanding
Driving in a freshly detailed vehicle
10.7.21.
Noticing synchronicities among new people I meet
Saying “yes” to random favors when it feels right
Treating life as an adventure
Minestrone soup on cool evenings
The notion: “I’ll know it when I see it. I’m not trying to make what I see, be it.”
10.6.21.
Finishing what was started
Impeccable posture
Redefining “home”
Counting down days until scenic road trips
10.5.21.
Contrast for understanding what I do and don’t want
Strangers wheeling over to me in rolling chairs to strike up conversations
Epic sweats during spin classes
Blue suede jackets
Physical photographs
10.4.21.
Iconic makeup looks in films
Last minute invites for sunset brewery hangs
Meeting sweet animals
Therapeutic solo drives
Deep cleaning spaces while listening to classical music
10.3.21.
Hitting the 90 day mark on a routine
Renting movies with subtitles I’ve wanted to watch for a long time
Sleeping with the windows open, to mimic the feeling of camping
Honoring personal and professional values
Ordering a 2022 planner, reflecting excitement for the future
10.2.21.
BBQ sandwiches paired with ice cold Pepsis
Singing songs with friends at Lucero concerts
Deep, uninterrupted sleeps
Being genuinely happy for other people’s well deserved successes
Perspectives from doing something routine at a different time of day
10.1.21.
A brand new month
Red wine season
Living footsteps from local music festivals
Listening to clients’ stories while they’re sitting in the makeup chair
A stranger knocking on my studio door, complimenting how cute the building is