Thursday, August 4, 2022

Stuff I Like: No Theme At All.

I keep a running list of Stuff I Like to see if an obvious theme emerges and then I talk about those things. My current list did not do that but I want to talk about stuff anyway. Also, The Bear was on my list but I waited too long and I'm pretty sure everyone's watched it by now, right? (It's so good, though incredibly stressful if you've worked in a restaurant.) Anyway, here's what I've got this week:

This Single Earring I Am Ridiculously Pleased With
I haven't loved everything I've purchased from Quince (though the silk tank I posted about earlier this week is definitely a good one!) but one thing I've bought recently that surprised me is this single, teeny gold hoop for my second hole ear piercing. It's 14K gold and hinges in the middle so it snaps on securely and is so low profile that I never have to think about it. I seriously love it. I also have and love these gold line studs which are also tiny, but very cool looking in a second or third hole piercing. I'm currently saving up my credits for this diamond bezel necklace which feels like a perfect little thing, right? 

This Documentary That Too Sweet To Be Sour, Too Nice To Be Mean
Have you watched the Beastie Boys Story on AppleTV+ yet? It's so freaking good - basically a two hour love letter to Adam Yauch, who was really the heart of the group. This is a live format documentary with Adam Horowitz and Mike Diamond on a stage talking about the history and evolution of the Beastie Boys and damn, it's kind of amazing they made it so far but I'm glad they did. Their music is a part of my teen and young adult years and this documentary really brings allllll the Gen-X feels. Enjoy.



This Perfume Sampler That's So Wearable
My friend Kate introduced me to Henry Rose, a "clean" fragrance company founded by Michelle Pfeiffer. I don't know that they are as challenging or as hip as, say, Le Labo (who I also just ordered a couple of samples from) but what they are is REALLY wearable. I ordered the Warm Discovery Set which comes with a $20 coupon towards a full size bottle. I am super picky about fragrance because I'm prone to migraines, but these so far seem to be exactly what I'm looking for - wearable without being obnoxiously strong or cloying. So far I've tried Torn, a spicy vanilla-based floral that smells delicious - warm and spicy but not too sweet, and Windows Down, a citrusy tea scent that's perfect for summer. I like them both! I'm trying one each day because I really want to see how they react with my body chemistry.


This Podcast I'm Telling You About Again
I've cycled through a lot of podcasts and tend to be fickle. Like, I'll super love a podcast and listen to it too much until I freaking hate it. (Just me?) However, one that's absolutely stood the test of time is Were You Raised By Wolves? because I really love how expertly the hosts navigate and problem-solve some truly horrifying behavior. I love the reader question the best but I also appreciate the lessons they serve, like how to properly eat soup dumplings! Good stuff and super easy to listen to when you can't stomach one more true crime story. 


8 comments:

  1. All of these sound like excellent recommendations! I love that little hoop. I don't subscribe to Apple TV but I just might have to watch this documentary. When he was home over the summer my 19 yo was saying how much he loves Paul's Boutique and I was like, "My work here is done!"

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    1. Get the free trial just to watch this! (And Ted Lasso, if you haven't.)

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    2. And Slow Horses is another good one on Apple TV (with the free trial or otherwise).

      But mostly I came to say that I loved The Bear - the accuracy of the restaurant work depiction and the Chicago setting were everything I wanted. The cast is overall great and Episode 7 was particularly amazing since they did it all in one take.

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    3. Definitely Slow Horses! That was a good one. And 100% agree on The Bear. It got renewed for a second season!

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  2. I wish I had Hulu for The Bear! Everyone is raving about it. Have you listened to Happier with Gretchen Rubin? Great pod. Henry Rose is following me around the interwebs so maybe I'll pull the trigger...

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  3. Yeeeess! I watched it when it first came out...it's THE best. I grew up on the East Coast ...70's and early 80's....the best music scene to grow up with over there. They are definitely part of my music fabric for sure...(now I'm over here on the left coast in PDX for the last 40 years..)

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  4. What haven't you loved from Quince? Thinking about placing my first order....

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    1. Some of the workout stuff has been disappointing and I love the sweatpants but not the matching hoodie. Everything else has been great though!

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