What I’ve Been Up To
Hi Friends! Did we blink, and now we’re coming up on the 4th of July? I hope you had a great June! Here’s what I’ve been up to and my life lately in June.
I was hoping to slow down in June, but it was just as busy as every other month so far this year. I kicked off the month hosting my book group. I made a couple of simple appetizers that I thought I’d share in case you’re ever looking for something to make in a pinch.
Boursin & Hot Honey Crostini
Ingredients:
- 1 French baguette
- 1 package of Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- Hot honey (like Mike’s Hot Honey or a DIY version with honey + red pepper flakes)
Instructions:
Slice the baguette into ½-inch slices and toast in the oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
Spread a generous layer of Boursin on each toasted slice.
Drizzle with hot honey just before serving.
Dressed Up Hummus Platter
Base:1 container of your favorite hummus
Toppings:
- Chopped cucumbers and cherry tomatoes
- Crumbled feta
- Kalamata olives
- Toasted pine nuts
To Serve:
- Pita chips, naan triangles, bell peppers, or cucumber slices for dipping
I took a day off work to join my daughter and her fiancé in the city to look at several wedding venues. Each one was better than the last as the day went on. I snapped this pic at one of the venues we liked. It was a huge gallery room with murals on every wall.
And if a day full of touring venues wasn’t enough, I hopped on a train back to the suburbs to meet my husband and our friends for the Heart concert at our favorite outdoor venue. The Wilson sisters performed all of the classics, including “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” and “Crazy on You”.
We also saw Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones this month at the same venue. Janelle Monáe opened the night with her signature blend of funk and soul. Grace Jones followed with a theatrical set of her iconic songs. I cannot believe she is 77 and still has an amazing stage presence. My daughter, her fiancé, and my SIL joined us. It was 50 degrees and a chilly but fun evening.
Products I Tried
If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know I’m a big fan of Laura Geller Beauty, especially because the brand celebrates women over 40. One of my favorite products is her Spackle Primer, and she just launched a new primer to the Spackle collection with SPF 30. Check out Laura Geller Beauty here.
Naot is know for their comfortable footwear and they sent me a pair of their Kayla sandals to celebrate International Being You Day. If you’re looking for an everyday sandal that is comfortable and has arch support, these are ones to check out. They come in 25 color options and fit true to size. Check them out at Zappos or Amazon.
I’m normally not a full coverage foundation girl but IT Cosmetics gift me their CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+ so I thought I’d give it a try.
First round I applied with a foundation brush and it was way too heavy for me. The following day, I applied it with a beauty blender and it was a game changer. I’ve been wearing it all month and love it. You can get it at Sephora or Ulta.
What I’m Watching
Sirens, The Four Seasons, and Secrets We Keep on Netflix were all really good!
What I’m Wearing
Goals Recap
June Goals
Fitness: Run 1 mile twice a week. I ran twice, does that count?
Financial: Update my Poshmark closet. Done! I listed 10 new items. Many more to go.
Relationships: Host a happy hour with my neighbors. Our weekends have been so busy that I may need to wait until fall.
Blog: Roll out my Seven Days of Effortless Summer Outfits series on the blog and Instagram. Moving this to July.
July Goals
Fitness: Run 1 mile at least once a week.
Financial: Continue to update my Poshmark closet. List home items on Facebook marketplace.
Family: Plan our daughter’s engagement party scheduled for early August.
Blog: Roll out my Seven Days of Effortless Summer Outfits series.
Popular Posts in June
How to Use the LTK App to Shop
How to Simplify Your Summer Wardrobe
I wanted to give a quick shout-out to Angie at Your True Self Blog. She featured me in her recent post on different ways to style a slip dress. Her blog is all about ageless style and encouraging women to wear what they love at any age, which is something I really connect with. You can read the full post here.
What I’m Looking Forward To Next Month
I’m looking forward to my sister being back in town for the July 4th holiday. And, at the end of the month, The Blonde Squad has a long weekend trip planned to a Michigan beach town.
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