spring despite it all

cash me ousside (alone) howbow dah?

it’s spring and spring is hope eternal. so fear not, you shall have a pedicure soon, the good kind, with the scrub and lotion that smells like a florida strip club. and before you know it your shoulders will bare themselves in a crowd. your roots will meet their demise via a blanket of foils. etc.

it’s ok to look forward to a better time. in fact, it’s encouraged. i’m counting on it! i think right now retail therapy has never been more necessary. i spent a chunk of time on the h&m website looking at all the new spring things. these were hands down my favorite and all are under $50:

the perfect little pin tuck blouse for spring and summer.

this off the shoulder dress is currently unavailable but i have clicked the notify me button bc it’s just too good to pass on.

i’m here for a shacket. LOVE this one.

zebra platform sandals. i want to pull the trigger on these, but i have a pair of zebra mules. can i have zebra platforms too??!!!

a denim jacket is a spring staple. i like this cropped version and this oversized version too.

white denim jumpsuit. i like that this is $40.

rib collar dress. this looks easy and comfy.

i’d pair these cute tie strap sandals with that rib collar dress.

pink puff sleeves for $18.

these cute off white jeans look like reformation or everlane. 30 bucks. also come in reg. denim and black denim.

a new nylon parka for all those brisk walks you’re taking.

LOVE the colors on this nirvana tee. this ramones tee too.

i was sleeping on this johanna ortiz collection for h&m. love this little puff sleeve tee. comes in black too. limited sizing obv.

creped dress - such an easy dress to wear. comes in black too which i also love.

and a cute color blocked pleated skirt with an ELASTICIZED WAISTBAND. go ahead, keep eating all the things.

follow for joy

just thought i’d share a few instagram accounts that spark joy.

first up are pauline and geoffrey walker. “an old english couple living their best life in faith”.

they are sweet and adorable and everything we need in these uncertain times.

make sure you watch the second slide. :)

we simply do not employ “elevenses” enough.

allyson dinneen giving us snippets of daily wisdom is also what we need in these uncertain times.

her account notes from your therapist sometimes gives me chills.

all the clapping emojis.

at 5.6 million followers i’m sure you’re aware of rickey thompson. but if not…well, you’re welcome.

he’s just a goddamn delight. literally cannot put on boots without saying “new boots biiittchhh”.

actual mood.

next is all the pretty vibes.

katie merchant of thank you ok is a stylist and art director and it shows. her love of pastel shades and frivolity speaks to me deeply.

last but not least is ernie. ernie is my favorite dog of all time. ernie is snuggie in dog form. if there were a meet-n-greet with ernie within a 100 mile radius of me i’d get there. not only is ernie so so so spesh…his mom and dad are hilarious.

will post more accounts i love soon. in the meantime please share your faves in the comments!

diversions

this image really nails it right? or maybe not. i don’t know. it certainly spoke to me- from the inside looking out, missing spring. everything outside looks the same but it’s not. am i being dramatic? also my windows are that dirty. and i can’t clean them because i can’t get the screens off. well, some of them i can but several of them are on there forever unless someone with tools and patience comes to remove them for me and i don’t know anyone who has both.

wherever you are i hope you’re self-quarantining.

here are some diversions for you:

have you seen the lavender ghost? a house in the hudson valley that is painted lavender (dead) on the outside and white on the inside. it makes a very strong case for the all white vibe. probably because of the architecture. in any case it’s dreamy and you should have a look. then immediately follow on instagram.

this tater tot casserole was delicious and easy. if you bought ground beef or turkey or even sausage give this midwestern hot dish a shot. you will also need tater tots.

the origins of “dead ringer”, “saved by the bell” and “the graveyard shift” are most disturbing. fun read though.

these floral clay wine stoppers are beautiful.

this photographer’s work is stunning.

chicken francese. so easy and you probably stocked up on these ingredients in your covid shop.

i’ll take 6 of these dinner plates please.

this cake is hope.

another probably-have-all-the-ingredients dinner to make.

these leggings are the best. also, did you know if you click on reviews you can filter the reviews based on your usual size, height and weight? SO helpful.

image via nickey kehoe.