As anticipated this was a slow reading month. It was our first month in a new home and the holiday season, so it was just expected. I still had a couple of good reads though and will try to get a review for my 2019 reading up soon!  Needful Things by Stephen King A new shop opens in the small town …

Coraline by Neil Gaiman Another bedtime story for the kids that I enjoyed probably more than they did. This book was a nice mix of creepy and cute and nonsense and heart. So it was a usual Gaiman.  ★★★★
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier This particular classic is one that I've never read a synopsis for…

Scythe by Neal Schusterman I read this as a challenge for myself to try some YA books. I went in with low expectations but was really pleased for the most part. This book takes part in the future of our world where a device known as the Thunderhead has helped achieve near-utopian existence. Death i…

I'm so in love with this sweater. There were a couple of bumps in the road but it was a much smoother process than previous ones. Over the past couple of years, I've become very intentional about my wardrobe, and I got to a point where I stopped being excited about clothing at all. (Which …

The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor This was a quick, engaging read, and while I didn't enjoy every part of it, it gave me just what I was looking for. Sometimes the cliff-hanger at the end of each section got a little tired, but I really appreciated how concise it was overall, and that Tudor didn'…

I finally took my Sheltered sweater out for some photos. This was my second real piece of apparel I've knitted. My first project being a basic cardigan, I wanted to make something that was a little more involved while still being attainable for a beginner. This was a great project for that, an…

 Another year is almost over, where does the time go?
I haven't been here much this year, but hopefully that changes next year.
This was another year of discovery, joy, pain, and growth, and I feel like a better person for it.

Every day I'm learning.
Every day I fail and everyday I succeed.

 Peachy pinks have been my go-to all Summer with a dash or two of rose shades. Warm tones are my favorites and I like that I can just throw on bb cream, mascara and a pink blush or highlight and look put together. Experimenting with eyeshadow is also a new thing to me, so I love trying out different combos just for the heck of it or defaulting to my go to natural look. Here are some of my favorite products from this summer in my favorite shade of makeup.