Another weekend vibes post where I share a round-up of things I’m loving, what I’m cooking lately, a little life update, and a few good-reads from across the web!
Since the New Year, I’ve really been taking my weekend as a time to truly relax. In the past, <3M and I would fill our weekend to the brim with activities and chores and never get a chance to rest. But now I’m truly started to understand the benefits of a restful weekend.
My perfect weekend now consists of
- a bit of exercise
- cooking a good meal with <3M
- personal care – a manicure or home-facial, reading, coloring
- a lunch date, because it seems more indulgent to have a fancy weekend lunch!
- lots of cuddles with the dogs
- some girl friend time!
I’ve found this sets me up for the best possible work week. Giving myself a true mental break and doing all the things I love.
How do you like to spend your weekend?
Now, back to weekend vibes and things that caught my eye
Polishing a sink with flour is something I’ve got to try, I’ll let you know the results
I finally tried Elizabeth Street Cafe and loved their shrimp spring rolls and iced coffee. However, I was a bit disappointed with their macaroons. I definitely need to stop back and try a few other flavors before I make up my mind
Loving chocolate coconut chips mixed into my yogurt
Poached chicken thighs with coconut-ginger quinoa is a weekend meal worth making
We recently canceled our local Texas wine club in favor of Winc and we’re really enjoying the wine selections. So affordable
I found [amazon_textlink asin=’1477309314′ text=’the best coffee table book’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’hermodernkitc-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’651b8773-14b1-11e8-a256-4fb433446fb5′] yesterday at South Congress Books and I’m really looking forward to reading it myself!
I whipped up a cocktail for <3M this weekend that we haven’t had in ages. So simple. So delicious. It was the ‘His’ cocktail at our wedding
On the blog this week I shared my skincare routine for healthy skin as I age
Making this Jungle Smash Cake for a first birthday celebration was probably the most fun baking I’ve had in a while
I can’t stop pinning spring wardrobe photos! I’m getting the itch to shop. What’s on your spring shopping list?
Phara’s is one of my favorite places in Austin and we went Thursday during Austin’s mini-heatwave. Hookah, belly dancers, and the most delicious Mediterranean food. Get the tzatziki. And the dolmas. And the baba ganoush. Just get it all.
Today I’m off with some ladies to watch Crystal – Cirque du Soleil on ice and I’m beyond ecstatic. Afterwards, we’re swinging by a friends place to celebrate Chinese New Year (Year of the Dog!). Luckily, this our friend is also a phenomenal cook so I’ll be spoiled with all the delicious homemade Chinese food.
Happy Sunday!