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This last week has been such a roller coaster of events. I’ve been cooking nonstop in preparation for upcoming travel this week. I have a 2 to 3 week project staring in April that I couldn’t be more excited about. I’m sure many of you can guess what may or may not be coming this fall!

My days have been spent cooking, photographing, and filming. We’ve had a lot of weekday calls regarding new collaborations/partnerships that have been cutting into my cooking/photo time. But, of course, it’s always fun trying to brew up new things! New things coming your way soon!

We had a bit of a scare this week with my dad. Long story short, he managed to develop a serious infection in his elbow (likely staph or strep). Not just one, but two doctors at two different hospitals misdiagnosed. The first sent him home with antibiotics, and the other sent him home and told him to do some exercises. When his elbow wasn’t getting better, my brother Red immediately got him in to see a doctor at the Steadman Clinic in Vail. They discovered not only a serious infection but that he’d also torn his tricep. They admitted him, and he had surgery on Monday and again on Wednesday to clean out the infection. He is home now with IV antibiotics and goes back in on Wednesday to repair the tricep.

Let me just say this, having a parent in the hospital is one of the worst feelings. Even though I knew he would be OK, it was so unsettling. This was the first surgery my dad has had, and he’s now about to have his third. I just kept thinking how grateful I was/am that it wasn’t anything worse. I can’t even type the words out, but you know what I’m thinking. I’m thankful he’s back up and running. One arm is down for the count, and the other has a pic line. But all things considered, he’s doing really well. I feel to lucky to be able to spend so much time with my dad every single day.

A little reminder to always be thankful for your health and never take it for granted. It’s easy to overlook and not think about when you’re healthy, but when something happens, you’re quickly reminded.

That was a lot for this week. Outside of home life, it’s currently Fashion Week in Paris. I’ve been reading Vogue nonstop, the fall collections are stunning. They have me excited for September! Iâm feeling more and more of a need to give myself a break from always thinking about creating new recipes. Iâm trying to have a little more balance, and we all know how much I enjoy the fashion and beauty world. It’s always been such a passion! Sharing some cute pieces below. I hope you’re able to find some new spring looks you enjoy too.

With my dad not being able to help clean the kitchen this week, I’ve been listening to a ton of podcasts while I clean. I learn so much from podcasts. They’re such a great way to hear from a variety of people, I really love them. And knowing I get to listen to a podcast while I clean actually makes me look forward to cleaning the kitchen! I’ll share the ones I’ve listened to below!

This week I’m really looking forward to South By Southwest (SXSW). Can’t wait to speaking on my first panel! Are any of you attending?

Thatâs all of my rambles for today, apologies it was kind of a lot! Enjoy a springy Favoriteâs post, and happy Sunday!

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

lovingâ¦

wantingâ¦this prettyÂ Dragonfly Candle Snuffer, how fancy! I love the act of blowing out my candles, but this is cute!

everything in my cart (low)â¦adding this Free People cable cotton sweater to my Nordstrom cart.

From Zara, this zippered shoulder bag is so cute. Also, the cylinder shoulder bag. Both are so good. And I love this mini skirt + ribbed knit sweater too. Wear with these slingback pumps. Or these kitten heels are super fun too, and I love this color as well.

The Coach Kitten Heel Mule is cute, classic, and honestly a pretty great price for a designer shoe.

J.Crew launched new swim pieces, and this underwire bikini top in dot print is the cutest. And it’s on sale!

listening to…All Things Nutrition w/ Shira Barlow: The Food Therapist. A really thoughtful episode and attainable approach to healthy eating and nutrition for everyone.

dreaming of going to…Le BarthÃ©lemy Hotel & Spa. I see this hotel a lot on Instagram. It looks so nice. I’ve officially started dreaming about a tropical trip. It’s that time of year!

lovingâ¦a solid bedtime routine. In all honesty, my bedtime routine is non existent. Some nights I have a good night and get to bed, other nights I am up way too late. I love the idea of creating a routine around bedtime. Ordering cute and cozy Pj’s and new organic sateen sheets or organic linen sheets to kick my butt into gear.

shoppingâ¦a couple of Sezane basket bags for warm weather travels. How cute is this mini basket bag? And this Raphia bucket bag too. Both would be so cute on a tropical Caribbean trip.

testing…altering my probiotics. I currently take (and love) the Cymbiotika probiotic. But I heard it’s good to rotate brands every few months. The Ritual Gut Health Synbiotic+ is what I’m ordering next.

everything in my cart (beauty)â¦I restocked my Slip Skinny Scrunchies Set. I love the pastel color wave for spring. Super cute.

Wanting to try the Gucci L’Obscur Lengthening Mascara.

Ok, some tools I need to add to my collection, the Facial Gua Sha Empress Stone. I see this everywhere but have yet to get into Gua Sha. I use The Skinny Confidential Pink Balls and feel like that’s kind of the same thing. The Gua Sha would be great for travel though!Â

Lastly, I’m thinking about ordering the teeth whitening toothpaste from Boka. I’m also on the lookout for a good travel toothbrush. Any favorites to suggest?Â

empties…I use the IS Clinical Genexc serum every morning as my vitamin C. The cleansing polish I use once or twice a week. I love the gentle exfoliation.

travelingâ¦The Coolest Places to Stay, Dine, Shop, and Go in London.

burnt outâ¦the Diptyque Ambre (Amber) Scented Candle. This might be one of my favorite Diptyque scents.

everything in my cart (high)â¦new Prada handbags. The Large Leather Tote Bag with Buckles has me written all over it. And I know Asher loves the newÂ Buckle Large Leather Handbag with Belt.

lovingâ¦Spllit, the new app for storing, sharing, and reviewing recipes online. McKenzie on our team said she started using this app to keep track of all her recipes. She said she’s been loving it!

shoppingâ¦a couple of home decor finds. Need to order this cozy blanket. These Zara linen pillow covers are really cute. And I’m into this silver decor trend. This is a cool ceramic vase. Here’s another silver vase option and a fun sculpture. And in the jewelry department, this is such a pretty jewelry box, a cool ring holder. And for a cool spring cocktail look, try this stainless steel coup glass.

2. The most popular recipes of February.

Runner-up:Â One Pan Creamy Parmesan Ranch Chicken

Also have to mention:Â Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos

Dad’s personal favorite: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

Baking…White Chocolate Raspberry Swirled Pistachio Cookies

Ok, last one: Baked Garlic Parmesan Boneless Wings

3. Favorites For The Home.

4. February Podcast Favorites.

A roundup of all the podcast episodes I listened to and loved in February

All Things Nutrition w/ Shira Barlow: The Food Therapist

How To Become A Better Reader & Read More To Improve Your Life

The Pros and Cons of Perfectionism: Quit Being Hard on Yourself, Overcome Your Fears and Let Go of Expectations with Psychologist Thomas Curran

Morgan Housel – How To Master Money & Never Worry About Your Finances Again

Style Icon Morgan Stewart McGraw Reveals All: A Deep Dive into Fashion, Struggle & Resilience

Meredith Duxbury On Her New Era, The Foundation Challenge, and Going Viral on TikTok – mentioned this one last week, but I think it’s really great! Especially if you’re into fashion.

Manifesting Your Goals, Overcoming Adversity to Create Your Purpose, and the Power of Community & Relationships with Durana Elmi

Elevate Your Life: The Power of Manifestation w/ Roxie Nafousi

on my “to listen to” listÂ

Ed Mylett: #1 Habit to Become an Expert at Time and Energy Management

3 Ways to Build Inner Confidence & Learn to Trust Yourself Instead of Comparing YourselfÂ toÂ Other

5. Pinterest.

Lately, I have been finding so much inspo through Pinterest. I mainly pin home design, florals, travel, and quotes – sometimes fashion too. We’re back to working on the studio and home re-designs, so I’ve been pinning everything from kitchens to bedrooms, to offices, and even outdoor gardens. I wanted to share a few that I really love!