My Favourite Articles and Links This Week

Why walking is the most underrated form of exercise.

A fascinating look at intricate, historical lace. Thanks to Meredith for the link!

Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome.

13 low-contact ideas for starting to socialize again.

I’m going to be increasing the price of my embroidery kits in June (adding a bit more to the kit contents, as well as making the packaging more retail-friendly for wholesale), so if you would like to grab a kit before the price goes up this is the perfect time! 

My Favourite Pins This Week

My family all loves asparagus, so this dish is definitely a winner and perfect spring pasta dish that is at once really on season but also really comforting. I skip the pine nuts, they look great but honestly I have a favourite premade pesto sauce so I just use that and make it that much easier. A great weeknight dinner! Pinterest link is here, and the full recipe is right here.

If you love lemon and cinnamon rolls, that then bright and delicious lemon rolls are going to be your new favourite thing-lighter tasting than the classic cinnamon counterpart. Prefect for a weekend brunch, or dropping some off at a friend’s house! Because trust me, they are going to be a huge hit for whomever is lucky enough to try them. Pinterest link is here, and the full recipe is over here.

These pretty hanging terrariums are such a great idea- they would be pretty in your place (surely you’ve got a spot that would work?) or make a sweet gift that is actually quick to make! Pinterest link is here, and the full DIY can be found here.

For the crocheters among us, how pretty is this summery tank top? I love the tie straps, and the easy, body-skimming shape looks ideal for hot weather. It’s a free pattern, too! Pinterest link is here, and the full free crochet pattern is right over here.

I’ve been hearing from just about everyone (and I’m in this camp too!) just how hard it is to get stuff done these days, which is perfectly logical. But – if you are looking to get stuff done, then this is a great list for tackling those things! Making things as easy as possible to get it done really helps me, as well as the tip about avoiding social media until you do the thing- because social media is way too distracting sometimes! Pinterest link is here, and you can read the full post here.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend! It’s been raining for what feels like a week and half here but it’s supposed to be decent weather for the weekend, so there’s hope. Cheers to all the things that you love doing, and making the weekend just right for you.

xo Julie