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hi! i'm rachel🪻

This blog is just my tiny corner of the Internet to talk about the things I love: exploring local NYC/NJ spots, reading (a lot!), decorating my home, traveling, taking photos on my 35mm film camera, channeling my inner horse girl, and just finding creativity in my every day life.

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Monthly Favorites | February 2024

I'm still trying not to shop too much (especially stress shop) but since I got my bonus, I couldn't resist treating myself a bit and to be fair, half of my favorite purchases are pretty practical! (And clearly, my chocolate brown era is going strong!).  1.  Longchamp Le Pliage Backpack  |…

Reading Round-Up | February 2024

Twisted Games by Ana Huang  In one sentence: When Princess Bridget von Ascheberg gets assigned a broody and arrogant elite bodyguard named Rhys Larsen, they clash immediately but it isn't long before their relationship goes from hate to love. ( Add to Goodreads ) ⭐⭐⭐✨ 3.5 stars | I originally h…

Monthly Favorites | January 2024

I was trying not to shop too much this month so this set of favorites also includes my Christmas presents to myself 😉 1. Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Long Coat  | I wanted a super light down coat and this was a perfect, and affordable, fit.  2. Monos Check-In Large  | I needed a large suitcase for my u…

Reading Round-Up | January 2024

Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey  In one sentence: A standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of a former female rockstar duo agree to star on a live reality series in which they convince their mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert. ( Add to Goodreads ) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars | This was one of th…

Hello 2024!

New year and fresh new start — for me and the blog!  2023 was a rollercoaster year, filled with highs and lows and everything in between (which I am not going to rehash today!). But I think my biggest takeaway was gaining a better sense of myself in terms of setting boundaries, understanding my own…

Buddy (Re)Reads: Daisy Jones & The Six

It's been way too long since Alexa and I collaborated on a new feature and I'm excited to share that we'll be re-reading 4 books together this year. The first, which we're sharing today, was Daisy Jones and the Six ! It was the perfect first re-read of the year since we were both v…

Reading Roundup | March 2023

French Kissing in New York by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau pub 1/3/23 by Delacorte Press  • YA Contemporary  • Received from pub for review ⭐⭐💫 2.5 stars |  I loved the premise of Margot having a magical night in Paris with an American boy and their promise to meet in NYC a year later (talk about Befor…

2023 No Buy List

2022 was a big shopping year for me and while I have no regrets (because I think saving money and  rewarding yourself for hard work are both important), I do want to lay down some ground rules for 2023 by having a No Buy List  ( inspired by Alyssa Lenore ).  What does that mean exactly? It means th…

with love,

Rachel