Today is Family Day here in Ontario and I’m spending it relaxing and checking out some local events, but I thought I’d pop in with a quick post and say hi! I’ve seen this survey on a few blogs lately and I thought it would be fun to share it myself.
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Laundry…especially when it’s just come out of the dryer and is still warm. I don’t mind folding laundry when it feels so cozy! The machines in our apartment building’s laundry room are really bad (and expensive!) but thankfully both of our parents live fairly close by and we’re able to do laundry whenever we visit.
Our bedroom. One side is nice with the headboard, picture frames and bedside lights, but the other side is our messy bookshelf and storage boxes. You can’t see it from the doorway, so only we see it, which I can live with for now.
Before company arrives, I hide:
All the clutter. If we have company coming over quickly and I don’t have time to organize all the odds and ends or put them all away, I take our laundry basket, go around and grab everything out of place and then tuck the basket away in the bedroom and close the door. After company lives, I can take the time to go around and empty the basket to put everything back where it belongs.
Most recent music download:
I can’t remember the last time I downloaded music. I usually listen to Songza and can always find some kind of a playlist that I like on there.
I recently signed up for Fabletics and I’ve been loving the outfits they send. It’s a monthly subscription company co-founded by actress Kate Hudson. The fabric is so soft and designs are stylish. My first order came in and the sizes were off, but they let me exchange it easily and for free. The second order got here two days after I ordered it and everything fit perfectly. If you’re looking for some workout clothes that are fun and casual, check them out!
I hate to shop for:
Clothing (hence the online shopping above). I find malls boring and full of all the same things. It’s even worse if I know I need to find something specific like a dress for an event. I would love it if perfectly fitting clothing that I love would just magically appear in my closet.
Neighbourhood walks. We haven’t been able to go on them very much lately with all the cold weather we’ve been having, but the rest of the year we try to do them often. We live in such a lovely historical neighbourhood and it’s always fun to go around and admire the big houses.
I sleep in:
Long sleeve t-shirts and yoga pants. Lately I’ve been bundling up in a sweatshirt too – it’s just too cold!
Jennifer Aniston. Her style always comes across as simple, casual and effortless, but still classy. Even in just jeans and a t-shirt, she manages to make it look nice!
Waiting on You by Kristan Higgins. I’ve mentioned before that I have a soft spot for romance novels and this one has been a fun read so far. The kind of book you can read for a few minutes here and then put down. I tend to go back and forth between books like this that offer entertainment value and then more serious books.
These little family we’ve started. I can’t remember what it was like before Garrett and the dogs came into my life. We have so much fun together and I love them all to bits. I’m always happy for days like today when we get to spend some time together, even if it’s just piling up on the couch together for a movie.
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Now I’d love to know a little more about you! Pick one or two of these questions and leave the answers below in the comments. I look forward to reading them!
I’m currently reading:
I love cookbooks. I take them out from the library and love to just look through them. I don’t always use the recipes unless I am looking for something specific. Recently though I found a recipe author I love and ended up buying two of her books from amazon. The recipes are straightforward and the ingredients can be found in any pantry. “With Heart & Soul” and “Keeping Good Company” by Roxie Kelley.
Household chore I actually enjoy:
I really enjoy hanging clothes out on the clothesline. Not so much the task of hanging them but the incredible fresh smell that comes from outside drying. Especially bedding. There is nothing better them climbing into fresh smelling sheets.
Amanda, I love your blog. I feel like I am catching up with a friend or family member each time I read it.
From small town Ontario – Rhonda
I love cookbooks too, even just for some fun inspiration! I’ve never heard of Roxie Kelley, but I’m definitely going to check her out now. Thanks for sharing!
The smell of freshly air clothing always makes me think of my great aunt’s farmhouse. I agree with you about the bedding – they smell so fresh and crisp. There is something soothing about seeing laundry out on the line – it makes me think of summer and carefree days.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Rhonda. I’m glad that you enjoy the blog. I always feels like I’m talking to a friend when I’m writing my post and I’m glad the feeling goes both ways 🙂
Always love a good survey!:
Household Chore I actually enjoy: pretty much any type of cleaning…I think I’m slightly OCD, lol.
Currently reading: I just finished Emily Giffin’s Heart of the Matter, which I really liked. For some background reading, I’ve been really enjoying Lea Michele’s Brunette Ambition. I need a new novel now!
I agree with you on the OCD, haha. There is something so satisfying about having everything clean. That’s why I love when we have company coming over and it forces us to clean the apartment because we get to enjoy it while it’s nice for at least a few days afterwards, haha.
I’ve never read Emily Griffin’s books but I’ve heard good things. Just read the synopsis for this one and it sounds interesting. I’ll definitely add to my list to check out. Are there any others by her that you like?
I hide clutter too–like a mad man when company is heading over!
Glad I’m not the only one. It’s so nice to have company over because it lets us enjoy the cleanliness for a few days afterwards, haha!
Currently reading: All my puny sorrows by Miriam Toews. I read a couple more books from this author, and I like her style.
Biggest house disaster: when we moved in to our house last summer, we tore up some carpet in the living room as the rest of the main floor has beautiful original hardwood, but what we found was paint-spattered, scratched hardwood underneath. We have a gigantic rug to hide it until we can refinish them this spring!
I’ve never heard of that book before, but I’ll definitely check it out. I’m always looking for new books to read!
It’s always so nerve-wracking in renovations when you don’t know what you’ll uncover, but at least you can refinish the floors. It sounds like they’ll be lovely. I’d love to see a picture when it’s all done!