This week was kind of rough for me. I started the week already feeling exhausted, and the weather definitely did not help bring up my energy levels at all! I actually have a fun weekend planned, though – my first show back through the Cultural Trust! I feel safe about going because they’re requiring either vaccinations / negative tests PLUS masks, but it’s still going to be strange to be around that many people! I’m so excited to see a live show again, though. It has been SO long.

Here are my favorites from this week.

Read This to Get Smarter by Blair Imani

Blair’s “Smarter in Seconds” series on Instagram is one of my favorite resources. She does such an incredible job at taking complex topics and distilling them down to short clips that make learning engaging and fun. I’m really looking forward to reading this!

Plaid Smocked Dress

If you missed out on the tartan Nap Dress in the last drop, this tartan flannel dress from J.Crew is a great option! It has sleeves, tartan, and smocking – all perfect for the upcoming holidays.

Ady Barkan + the Need for HCBS

This is such a great piece from incredible advocate Ady Barkan on the need for home- and community-based services (HCBS). I rely on HCBS, but it’s so underfunded that it can create very real challenges in getting the care that I desperately need. Definitely read this article and then tell your Congresspeople how pivotal HCBS is!

Sarah Flint x Crane Stationary

How gorgeous is this stationary collaboration between Sarah Flint and Crane? I love this green and gold floral motif – so chic and sophisticated and so perfect for this time of year. I’m definitely a huge stationary aficionado and think this one is so stunning!

One Tree Hill Friendship Test

I don’t know why, but I love when friends on a TV show are actually friends in real life – it just brings me joy, ha! So this “friendship test” between the stars of One Tree Hill is really fun. You can really tell they’re not faking it.