Happy mother today
Also in here: lots of photos, sour candy, sweatshirt criteria, a clip that made me laugh in the car, two products I can't stop using on my hair, bra shopping, and more
Hi hi hi! How are you? We had a jam-packed weekend, with my cousin’s wedding (her bridesmaids wore white, it was gorgeous!), John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl, and Mother’s Day. I got to see all my siblings, chat with so much extended family, dance all night, snuggle my kids at the beach, sit with friends in church, and laugh A LOT. It was one of those I-can’t-believe-my-life-is-this-beautiful weekends.
Here are a few photos:
today’s bouquet
I’m not a big candy person, but I love anything sour. These fun star-shaped lime gummies are right on the money.
Gulp, I’m back on Instagram. KIND OF.
How dreamy is this attic bunk room.
Very soothing: America’s choir singing Pachelbel’s Canon in D.
Nate gave me a family flower painting for Mother’s Day, ahh! It’s going on the wall next to my table.
Laughed so hard in the car listening to Amy Poehler and Da’Vine Joy Randolph nerd out about Williams Sonoma copper pots. Their whole chat was beautiful.
My CSA box came with three pounds of rhubarb this week, hooray! We’re making rhubarb fool and rhubarb crisp.
Terrific list of books to read with your significant other! Nate, can we read this baseball memoir?? (via Sarah)
Just finished reading The Berry Pickers for book club and I cannot wait to discuss, it’s so complex and heart-wrenching. Have you read it? (via Kat)
Incredible: cardboard sea animals!
As a Questioner, you know I loooved finding out which Met looks were inspired by real works of art. (PS: Which tendency are you?)
product spotlight
About a month ago I started using two Messy products, the revival spray and dry shampoo. Truthfully: they both blew me away. I’m strictly a wash-and-wear girly, so I don’t really expect miracles from products. But I’ve been spritzing the texture spray on clean hair and twisting it into my slight wave pattern, and it immediately perks it up. It’s even better when I brush with a wide-tooth comb before bed, then spray and sleep in loose braids. And, blessedly, the dry shampoo feels AND looks nice, even on my fourth and fifth days without washing. The ladies at Messy sent these items to me as gifts, and I will be repurchasing. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Handpicked. You can use ALEX10 to get 10% off your order. I accept brand gifts regularly and only share the ones I would buy with my own money :-)
shopping
Joanna Goddard shared this short dress from Sézane, isn’t it pretty? It led me down a Sézane rabbit hole — found a gorgeous guipure blouse, a sexy staple, and a shell charm that would be dreamy on long chain.
Quince’s new “moonstone blue” color feels calm and summery at the same time.
How to find a bra that actually fits, an illustrated guide.
My criteria for sweatshirts. I found a great one!
Impulse-bought this blue dress to wear to my cousin’s wedding, couldn’t be happier with the fit. I look 12 weeks pregnant in a lot of clothes these days, and I’m happy to say none of my relatives asked me if I’m expecting (which I am n.o.t.)!
last thing
Most popular link last week: how I ruined a perfectly good outfit
I hope something good happens to you today.