Good day, my darlings!
Have a look at me, posting a number of instances in a month! It’s so good to be getting again into the swing of issues a bit. However keep in mind that for those who miss me between weblog posts, you’ll be able to at all times discover me on Instagram or over at Instore Journal.
Final week’s submit was particularly thrilling as a result of I had the nice pleasure of overlaying the 2022 AGTA Spectrum Awards Editor’s Day occasion in Texas. For those who’re protecting monitor at house: sure, this was my very first jewellery journey in 4 years, the primary time I’ve traveled for enterprise since my power sickness turned critical.
It was very totally different from how I used to journey – I wanted wheelchair help on the airport, a number of spinal braces, a restoration infusion in my resort room, and bodily remedy prep earlier than and restoration after – however I did it and I’m so comfortable I went! It was all potential due to the beautiful Mr. DitL, my superb husband, who got here alongside to assist out.
If issues maintain going effectively with PT and the pandemic doesn’t get any worse, I hope to attend extra jewellery occasions in 2023. And keep tuned for Half 2 of my AGTA submit coming quickly!
I hope that you simply’ve had an opportunity to get pleasure from some lovely fall climate earlier than winter units in. It’s already fairly chilly right here and now that daylight financial savings time has restricted our sunlight hours, all I need to do is curl up in a pile of blankets and skim. Which is an exercise I get pleasure from, so actually issues aren’t too dangerous.
Comfortable nearly Thanksgiving to all who rejoice! I do know that I’m trying ahead to spending time with household this week and having fun with some prime notch facet dishes (turkey is okay, however I’m in it for the edges).
xoxo,
Becky
What I’m studying
Spin the Daybreak by Elizabeth Lim. This YA fantasy is the primary in a sequence that’s described as “Mission Runway meets Mulan.” It’s superbly written and artistic, with a legendary really feel that’s considered one of my favourite flavors of e-book to learn. I loved it, however I need to say that there have been one or two moments that jogged my memory a lot of both Mission Runway or Mulan that it took me out of the story just a little bit. Nonetheless, these scenes had been comparatively early on and never vital elements of the general plot. I want the references had been toned down just a bit, however I might nonetheless suggest this e-book to anybody who enjoys YA Fantasy and I sit up for studying the sequels.
Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade. That is the most recent e-book in a sequence that’s completely considered one of my favourite Up to date Romance releases from the previous few years. Like all books on this sequence, the primary characters are actors on a well-liked fictional television present primarily based on historical Greek mythology. The 2 are drawn to one another from the start, however they attempt to maintain issues skilled since they’re filming on an remoted island collectively for years. Heehee. #onlyoneisland
All the books on this sequence are strongly physique constructive, with at the least one fats major character in every love story. And I don’t imply that considered one of them has “a cute little stomach” or sheepishly admits that they “may lose just a few kilos” however finds a associate who will overlook their flaws, I imply that these are fats characters who settle for themselves simply residing their lives, falling in love and having nice intercourse with companions who adore them precisely the way in which that they’re.
The books are superb and essential and for those who admire love tales, or fanfiction, or physique positivity you must learn them instantly. Please notice: after I say it is a Romance, I do imply the sort with intercourse in it.
Internets
When Your Mom Is a Ghost Hunter: On the hunt with TikTok star Brittany Broski and her mom Heather Lengthy, lead investigator of the Texas Ghost Gals.
My Trendy Home: life in a mid-century masterpiece with Monica and Simon Siegel. This home is unbelievable.
How one can Bury an Total Museum.
Princess Diana’s Iconic Sapphire Engagement Ring Has a Considerably Controversial Historical past:
It’s very totally different from different royal rings (and never due to its design).
Uncover Whitby Jet on the Artwork of Mourning.
How Witches Forged Their Spell on Artwork Historical past: From Remedios Varo to Francisco de Goya, artists have lengthy turned to witchcraft as subject material.
When a Bible’s Not a Bible: There’s no proof in any respect {that a} small, engraved, gold bead present in Yorkshire is meant to symbolize a Bible. This text focuses on the query of what this bead is supposed to symbolize, however the artefact itself is unbelievable – a tiny fifteenth century bead formed like an open e-book.
Again to the celebration: the Duchess of Devonshire’s Costume Ball 1897.
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