May Favorites ~ 2025
Good Morning,
I have some sad news to share. My father passed away unexpectedly last week. He lived in Georgia, but I am glad that we were able to settle things and make peace with one another before he left. Planning everything has been hard, but we are getting through it.
Life has had some interesting challenges recently but in spite of the challenges God has been very faithful. Truly! Now on to some of my favorites for the month of May!
First up are my Ann Taylor Loft skinny scarves. These are so beautiful! I was quite surprised at how lovely they were. They are great for your neck and your handbag. Wrapping them around my totes has been a true treat. Now my scarves have sold out, but the Loft has these which are a pretty close design. Order them while you can!
photo credits: Mrs. Shockley
Next up have been some self-care moments at home. I work-out Monday thru Thursday. I have my morning walks, Pilates, Rebounder class, kettlebell class, and I lift weights. On Fridays I take the morning off to enjoy some downtime before heading into the office. I get up early, have my devotional time , then I head downstairs to my quiet and beautiful sitting room to enjoy what I call a beauty book. For the last few weeks, I have been reading Aerin Lauder’s new book Living with Flowers. I usual light a candle and for the past several weeks I have been enjoying my peonies.
Another self-care item has been my weekly Thai food dinner. On Wednesdays, after Pilates, I order my favorite Thai dish. It’s a beef soup with rice noodles and some spring rolls. This is so delicious to me and is a real treat every week.
Speaking of peonies, did you see my David Austen roses on my Instagram page? Oh my goodness has this season been so rewarding. They are like a dream this year. They are starting to climb my trellises and the scent is heavenly. I fertilized them before they bloomed, and I think that made them happy! Even my husband cannot resist smelling them. Next up has been my new smartwatch. I am not a smartwatch person, but I wanted something to monitor my sleep. I have been so curious about it lately. This smartwatch that I ordered from Amazon has been outstanding. It syncs to any phone and is so easy to use and it monitors your sleep. I need more REM!
Have you seen these blue and white chinoiserie shoes from Target? These are similar to the other slingbacks that I shared last month. They are so chic, and sooo comfortable! My goodness are these comfortable. I have gotten so many compliments.
On the right you will see this stunning green ginger jar. This item was on my wishlist for almost a year! Unfortunately, they have risen the price. It was $250 and it is now almost double that which is incredibly disappointing. Rick got it for me for Mother’s Day. The funny thing was I did not know that the price had gone up so when I sent Rick the screenshot it was from last year with the $250 price tag. Williams Sonoma honored that price and let Rick order it for $250! Happy!
Eighth on the list are some new candles. While I was in Ohio last month, I visited their World Market store and stumbled on these beautifully scented candles. These are so delightful! I really loved the hydrangea hyacinth and the wild jasmine scents. Also, they are only $16.99 and are pretty large! They would be perfect to try in your home. There are other scents available.
OMG! Look at these ankle tie pumps from DSW! They are perfect for spring and so comfortable! The heel 3 inches high and the lace is 21 inches long. They are so elegant. I could not resist ordering them in polka dot and in the floral print. I have gotten so many compliments.
Tenth on the list is my new arrival for my boutique! The blue chinoiserie clutch is now available to purchase. It has a vintage style shape and blue and white color combination. It is perfect for parties. You can also use my code “spring10” for 10% off of your purchase. You can use that code sitewide!
Next up is my recent video with Dr. Minju Witte! I hope you all have had a chance to watch and let us know in the comments section about a second video. I so enjoyed having Dr. Witte in my home and we had a wonderful time recording this video! It’s your questions answered by Dr. Witte!
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