Howdy darlings,
Right here we’re, within the full autumnal glory of fall. I hope the climate is as stunning the place you might be as it’s right here! I’ve been having a enjoyable fall to date and I hope you might be too!
I’ve began a brand new little gig for Instore Journal doing celeb jewellery protection. It’s tremendous enjoyable to date – I’m certainly one of two writers engaged on the mission. Listed below are my first few posts on Quannah Chasinghorse on the Met Gala, Kate Hudson displaying her sports activities crew spirit, and the Kravis engagement ring. If you would like extra, you possibly can see all of Instore’s celeb jewellery protection right here.
On a private word, I like this time of 12 months. I do know, loving fall is so distinctive, proper? However the crisp air simply makes me wish to take a deep breath of the soul.
I as soon as had a trainer who made the entire class file outdoors to have a look at the sky on an October day. He instructed us to note the shade of blue and mentioned that it’s a colour that solely occurs in October. He inspired us to at all times keep in mind to take a second discover the October blue sky annually, as a result of time speeds by extra rapidly than we’ll ever imagine attainable.
I didn’t understand it might be one thing I might keep in mind nearly 20 years later (!!!) however apparently it struck a chord with me. So take a minute at this time, my darlings, and go soak in that October blue sky. It received’t final lengthy.
xoxo,
Becky
What I’m studying
Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin. This ebook is SO CUTE. It’s about Hana Khan, a Muslim Canadian podcaster with radio goals who works at her household’s restaurant, Three Sisters Biryani Poutine. Hana has at all times labored exhausting to be daughter and a supportive good friend, however now she’s attempting to determine what she really needs for her life – and what sort of relationship she needs to have with a mysterious on-line good friend she will be able to’t cease fascinated by. Hana and her household additionally should query their function of their group once they develop into the targets of some racially-motivated acts of hate. It’s a coming of age and a love story, however the stage of warmth on the web page is beneath PG-13. Genuinely heartwarming, with sturdy ladies characters.
Probability of a Lifetime by Kate Clayborn. This collection! Okay, I learn all three books in a rush, so I’m going to say all of them. This Modern Romance collection follows a trio associates within the years after the three of them win the lottery. It’s not a Millionaires romance, as a result of they don’t win sufficient cash to be wildly rich, however it’s sufficient for them to all change their lives to every pursue the deeply-held want that every lady made once they discovered they held the successful numbers. E book one is good and beautiful, ebook two is searingly touching and beautiful, and ebook three encompasses a primary character with a continual sickness that has loads of overlap with my very own well being challenges, so studying it was unexpectedly private for me. These are true Romance, so there are intercourse scenes, however this collection is certainly on the very candy and tender finish of the romance spectrum.
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A Temporary Compendium of Mesmerising and Macabre Memento Mori. Excellent for #spookyseason.
10 Calming Inventive Apps for Anxious Minds To De-Stress. I like this type of factor and I can personally vouch for the Calm app, which is a favourite of mine. I like its bedtime tales for adults. Tremendous enjoyable.
Anticipate the surprising: our run down of excessive jewelry 2021. That is The Jewelry Editor’s 2021 Development Report and it has a number of cool issues.
The Historical Jewellery Market Has A Counterfeit Downside. This text on vintage jewellery fakes from JCK Journal has some quotes from yours really.
The Parisian Poison Panic and Versailles’ Secret Witch Hunt. If that headline doesn’t intrigue you, we’re in all probability not associates in actual life.
They had been the world’s solely all-female military. Their descendants are combating to recapture their humanity. A extremely fascinating have a look at the true life Amazons.
Wildlife Photographer Captures Tiny Backyard Frogs Utilizing Flowers as Umbrellas. Simply in case you wanted to see one thing pleasant at this time.
A Meals Critic Evaluations the Swedish Chef’s New Restaurant . Heeheehee. Heehee. https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/a-food-critic-reviews-the-swedish-chefs-new-restaurant
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