Hi Reader,

If you opened this expecting a recipe, sorry to disappoint (here, have a cookie).

Every once in a while I get the itch to send something that has nothing to do with what's for dinner, and today's that day.

People keep asking what I've been buying around the house lately, so I rounded it up. Mostly home stuff, a few travel things, one cute outfit. Just random things I'm loving lately.

Things I'm loving lately 🩷

• First, I've been feebly trying to improve my sleep quality. I've had this sleep mask for years & somehow forgot how much I loved it. I've been wearing it consistently and sleep so much better when I do.
• Also related to sleep, I had buyer's remorse before I checked out with these bamboo sheets but unfortunately, they're worth every penny. SO COMFY and they somehow get even softer with each wash, which I wrongly assumed was just a marketing ploy.
• Final sleep item - thanks to allergies, I'm often super stuffy but since running this humidifier in my room, it's been much better. I've tried many that eventually get moldy but this one can go into the dishwasher so I have my calendar flagged to wash it monthly & it quickly paid for itself. Bonus is the subtle white noise.
• We're planning a quick birthday trip to Chicago next month so I wanted to get a weekender bag. My friend recommended this one, and I ordered it, but I also have my eye on this one (it's cheaper & possibly larger). Any thoughts?
• Also a travel favorite, this toiletry bag that I've had for years, is on sale for the lowest price I've seen. I love that it hangs on the back of a door & stores everything I need.
• I wore this jumper to a wedding this weekend and was so comfy. I've realized that's all I want in life lately - to be comfy. 😅 I also thought it was pretty cute, I got the blue.
• And finally, after scouring the internet & stores, I got this rug for my living room. I am really happy with the quality & the price, especially for the size I got. I have it on top of carpet, which my family thinks is weird but I think it makes it look cozy. Here's a pic, what do you think?

That's the list. Recipes return tomorrow, but if you've got a thing you're loving lately that I should know about, send it my way!