Nine Favorite Things. - Half Baked Harvest

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Hello from home, back to normal life after a few days spent in New York. It was such a busy, good trip. As always, New York never disappoints. I love that I have the opportunity to spend so much time in the city. This life I live isn’t the life I ever imagined I would have for myself. Looking back at who I was as a kid, who I was when I wrote that very first post for HBH back in 2012, who I was 5 years ago, and who I am today, I am wildly different.Â When I really sit and think about it, it’s shocking. I was a very shy, very anxious kid. I’m not sure anyone ever believed I would leave my mom’s side, but here I am. Traveling, working, and sharing what I love with so many people every single day.

I don’t know how I did it – slow and steady baby steps I guess. Most days, I take two steps forward and one step back. But I love growing and learning and becoming the person I know I can be. I never thought in a million years this would be my life. I have SO MUCH more I want to do. It’s exciting. But I have to keep in mind that the slow, steady build is OK. I can’t have everything and achieve everything all at once. Even if I could, well then what?

I’m the most impatient person there is. But when I look back and remember the girl I used to be, I remember that growth can’t happen overnight! My dad said this to me today, and it really got me thinking and reflecting.

The photo above was taken at the launch party for Prada Beauty. My 12-year-old self would have been jumping up and down with excitement if I’d known I’d be the girl getting invited to a Prada event. Feeling so grateful for where I am. PINCH ME.

My New York trip was filled mainly with meetings and events. I ate at a new restaurant that I loved, Cervo’s. The highlight here was definitely the clams in vinho verde, fried skate and butter beans, and you can’t forget the french fries. I never eat clams, but this dish was so good. Sharing a photo recap of New York below!

What I do find a struggle, is balancing more lifestyle content with what we all love, the recipes! I love to share it ALL with you guys. Most of our community seems to enjoy it, but I know there are some that really just come for the recipe. I hope that I can get the balance to be just right. And that anyone looking for just recipes skips over these posts! I want to keep sharing more of what I love, recipes, home decor, fashion, styling, and travel. I have so much fun sharing it all!

Iâve been listening to a lot of podcasts on business. I LOVE podcasts, you guys. I find I learn and retain so much more information through a podcast than by reading a book. I’m going to try listening to books on tape soon, but I have so many great podcasts that I love.

This week, Iâm home and back to normal day-to-day life. No travel until the end of the month. Then it’s back to LA for an event I can’t wait to share more about!

Tomorrow is my dad’s birthday! Maybe I’ll make him his favorite chocolate cake!

I think thatâs all I have for today! Things are pretty mellow here at home. Lots of pretty white snow and beautiful bluebird skies on Saturday. Iâm again surrounding myself with flowers, as is usual for me this time of year. And candles are still being lit every night. I’m excited for springtime recipes! March is almost here!

What are you looking forward to this week?

1. Things iâm loving, wanting, and excited to try.

wantingâ¦thisÂ Patchwork Cashmere Heart Plushie. Totally not needed, but this pillow is so stinking cute. Plus, I bet it’s comfy too. Majorly on sale right now. I may just have to get it.

everything in my cart (low)â¦this brushed blazer is part of the Nordstrom winter sale. I love it styled with the matching skirt and sneakers.

Loving everything from Varley, especially the orly ribbed-knit jacket.

listening toâ¦On the Podcast: Victoria Beckham Is Not Ready to Become a GrandmotherâYet. Very into learning about the Beckhams right now. They seem to be everywhere!

dreaming of going to… Amanâs Amanpuri property in Thailand. I’ve always dreamed about staying at the Aman Hotel! Maria Sharapova will be hosting an event here that’s inspiring me to take a trip to Thailand. Here’s more about the retreat and Maria Sharapova on the Importance of Discipline, the Best Athleteâs Sunblock and Her 80/20 Rule

lovingâ¦The new grey nail color trend. This nail look is so cute.

shoppingâ¦the Nordstrom Home sale, specifically all their candles. So many good ones. I would stock up before tomorrow night.

reading…Fashion to Empower: 12 Womenâs Designers on the Most Meaningful Pieces They Own. I enjoyed scrolling through this. I have a few pieces that I will never give up. My Nonnie’s Fendi cosmetic bag (this is similar) and Gucci slides are two pieces that feel so special to me. They’re all I have of hers. I could never part with them.

everything in my cart (beauty)â¦all things Chanel Beauty under $100. The LA crÃ¨me hand cream is a long-time favorite. But I want to try their perfumed hand creams too. The packaging is so cute! Of course, you can’t go wrong with the Chanel rouge lip color. And their eyeshadow has so many pretty color pallets. I’ve heard great things about the Chanel mascara, and I’m curious to try the Chanel hair mist, too. And you definitely have to try their nail colors. These are some of the best of the best.

I use the Saie slip tint most when I’m at home, it’s perfect. And for the lips/cheeks, the RMS lip tint is a go-to.

Lastly, I must test the new Rhode Pineapple Refresh The Daily Cleanser. I’m bet this is so good, I love the sound of a pineapple cleanser. I also need to order the Ilia The Base Face Milk. And this JLO BEAUTY body cream too.Â

watchingâ¦The Best Commercials of Super Bowl 2024. Bennifer for Dunkin was my favorite. How about you?

travelâ¦St. Moritz. Such a beautiful winter location. ReadÂ The Vogue Guide to St. Moritz in Winter for trip planning details. The hotels look so luxurious.

everything in my cart (high)â¦love these Prada satin mules. I would get them in the black or brown, but the green and orange are very fun! Asher would love this Miu MiuÂ embellished gabardine cropped tank top, such a super cute look.

The Khaite Simona Shoulder Bag is so pretty.

This Stand Studio lambskin leather jacket is the prettiest. Style it with this Toteme wrap skit.

watchingâ¦Inside Usher’s Final Fitting for the Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Show. This is fun! I love a behind-the-scenes video.

orderingâ¦ the HydroJug. McKenzie on our team was telling me all the reasons she loves this water bottle. She can mix up her greens powder or pre-workout protein in it by just putting the lid down and then shaking it up! I’ll have to try it for myself.

2. Oldies, But Goodies: 7 Popular Recipes from Years Past.

Caramel Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

One Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken and Orzo

Herbed Garlic Butter Naan

Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch

Easiest Coconut Banana Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

Sheet Pan Greek Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

30 Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Pad Thai

Red’s Favorite Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls

3. For the Home.

4. New York Photo Recap.

(dressed for Friday night)

(influenced by Creighton)

(legs up every night)

(dressed for a day of meetings)

(dinner at Cervo’s)(

On Sunday, I randomly wore the very same pair of AREA embellished black jeans that Taylor Swift ended up wearing to the game. Soooo, same day, same outfit as T-Swift. I thought that was pretty cool.