It's incredible to think that we have reached the two year mark of the reality of a pandemic setting in around the world... During these past months, we have adapted our schedules, changed our lives and are finally gaining a brighter outcome. With most everything returning to normal - even if completely altered, what was one of the first things you checked off your list that you had been looking forward to again and what are some positive habits you adopted that will stick with you? Travel was at the top of my list along with attending a concert or movie, visiting a museum and spending a couple of hours reading/writing in a local coffee shop. Taking more moments each day to stop, restore and replenish and celebrate the little details are pandemic benefits I hope to continue working into my day.
Here's a look at some of this week's happy finds - enjoy the weekend hopefully with a splash of sunshine!
weekend+notes | 4.8.22
After a period of two years with no eggs, the wait for a baby eaglet at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. is finally over with the arrival of DC9! Get a close-up peek at Mr. President and Lotus's nest as they take care of their sweet little one - it's one of my favorite websites to follow each Spring.
Also back after a two year hiatus is the Washington National Cathedral's annual Flower Mart scheduled for May 6 and May 7. As a past board member of the All Hallows Guild, this event is planned behind-the-scenes by the board members all year and an important fundraising source supporting the Cathedral gardens and grounds. Although the highly anticipated tower tours and Tea in the Tour are not yet returning as a part of the program, the regular highlights will be there including performances, children's activities, food trucks, the antique carousel, various shopping tents with the knowledgeable Cathedral horticultural staff on hand to answer gardening questions and one of the most beautiful exhibits of the weekend - the international floral displays inside the nave of the Cathedral where Washington embassies create stunning arrangements representing each country's cultural heritage.
As flowers begin to dot the greening landscape with bright colors, this article offers interesting tips on what to look for and ways to keep any kind of bouquet - whether straight from our gardens or grocery store bought - fresh longer.
Loved reading about the gorgeous Hamptons home Aerin Lauder inherited from her grandmother Estée in House and Garden.
As someone who appreciates writing handwritten notes on pretty paper, this article on the resurgence of stationery made me smile.
I think most of us would agree that sneaking a spoonful (or two!) of the dough is one of the best parts to baking cookies - even if we know we shouldn't... Jaclyn shares three amazing adapted recipes on her Cooking Classy website so that we can all enjoy a little more raw cookie dough safely!
We are big Colgate toothpaste users in our family and it was so great to hear about their recent efforts to redesign the tubes as recyclable.
These 9 easy tips on how to detox effectively are simple tweaks towards a healthier lifestyle as we recenter ourselves post-pandemic.
Brooke Giannetti of @velvetandlinen - one of my favorite accounts to follow - announced this week that they are selling Patina Farm and moving to Tennessee with their entire farm family. Follow their new adventure and home project @patinameadow. The grounds and renderings look stunning and I can't wait to see it all come beautifully together.
This cabin concept takes architectural design to an incredible new level and if you ever wondered how to combine efficiency and style in tight spaces, take a look at this pretty apartment in Gothenburg!
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