I have a totally random blog post topic to discuss this morning, but first, let’s wake up with breakfast.
Oh hey, yogurt bowl! It’s been a while, huh?
(Pay no attention to the woman in the spoon…)
Today’s breakfast included a strawberry Greek yogurt bowl topped with oats and sliced almonds. I was really craving overnight oats but since I failed to prep a batch last night, this yogurt and oat hodgepodge bowl was the next best thing.
This morning, as I made myself a cup of coffee, I honestly felt myself feel warmer inside before I even took a sip. I realized, then and there, just how much I love sipping on a hot beverage every morning.
A hot mug of coffee or tea makes me feel cozy, calm (well, until the caffeine kicks in) and just plain happier. That’s totally crazy, right!? Well, as I started to think about just how happy a hot morning mug of coffee or tea makes me, I began thinking of other things that make me happier than they should. Things that are great, but their greatness is really disproportionate to my love for them.
For example: Candles.
Candles are lovely, sure, but are they really that awesome? Probably not. But I really do adore the way lighting a candle can change the ambiance of a room and the way the strong smell of a holiday pine candle can take over our house and make it feel more homey.
More things I love more than I should:
- Clean sheets
- Pajamas
- Seafood
- Oversize cozy blankets
- Gel nail polish (a splurge I rarely do, but ohmygosh it lasts so much longer)
- Father of the Bride
- BodyPump
- Frozen yogurt
- The Pitch Perfect soundtrack
- Lip balm
- An empty email inbox (this is just a pipe dream, but oh how wonderful it would be)
- Mojitos
- Scarves
- Crafting
- Sparkling water
- Slippers
And then there are things I love way too much that I think are 100 percent deserving of all the love: My family, my best friends, Sadie, hiking, traveling, date nights, the mountains, reading, Christmas, dessert, massages and a homecooked meal.
I thought this might make a fun (and yes, totally random) topic for today’s blog post and I’d love to hear about things you love a little too much below!
Questions of the Morning
- What are some things you love more than you really should?
- What are some things you love that absolutely deserve your love and obsession?
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Fun topic!
Random things I love:
1. wearing baggy clothes around the house
2. eating a scone while drinking coffee
3. Candles…duh
4. hot showers
5. oatmeal
🙂
Hmm…
Eggs
Sleep! So much sleep…
My Clairsonic
Stitchfix
Slippers
I loved this post!
Eggs & Toast
Coffee
Quiet, Cozy Mornings
Rain
A Good Outfit
Crossing Off a To-Do List
🙂 I love loving these things too much!
Tofu
Eggs
Coats
Pilot G2 pens
Shaun T’s speed workouts
Snackimals (chocolate chip)
Things I love…
Tea ( I drink about 6 cups a day)
my big fluffy slipper boots, (Ross hates them but I can not stop wearing them)
The snow that fell yesterday in our sleepy little Irish Village
Reece getting so so excited by the snow
Attending our first mum and kiddie class on Wednesday
Checking the internet all day long for more things to do In London (only 2 weeks)
A glass of white wine in the evening when Reece is asleep (Bad for me I know but I love it with a good book)
The faux stag head I got for €4 yesterday (now sits on the fireplace) You would think it was around 50€ 🙂
I shall stop for nowxxx
ha! i just wrote a tumblr 1-line post about how i’m so excited to have a free morning to slowly sip my coffee… 🙂 just something about warm beverages and fresh mornings is so… wholesome.
something i love/hate more than i probably should — running 😉
I love this post. It reminded me a lot of Oprah’s book “What I Know for Sure,” where she talks about how we actually SHOULD love little things this much. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it – I think you would love it!
I am right there with you on clean sheets, scarves, and frozen yogurt! yes!
Things I love too much:
Clean sheets
Being clean (I like to shower in the mornings, even I’m going to work on my car/yard work etc.)
An empty kitchen sink (I feel like my house is 100x cleaner if they are no dirty dishes haha)
Gossip Girl
Grocery Shopping
Oatmeal
Hummus
Driving my car
SUNSHINE ON MY FACE 🙂
I love gel polish too…I caved and bought the sensational LED light kit, and it DEFINITELY pays off to learn how to do it at home. I have been using the Red Carpet polishes with my light, and they work great. There is a little bit of a learning curve at first but after that, it’s SO easy! And so much cheaper (and faster) than trips to the salon!
This is such a good topic. Among my list (and please don’t judge)
– putting my face in my cat’s bellies- it’s heaven!!
-really good almond milk lattes
-clearance shopping at the end of the seasons (like right now!!!)
-MADEWELL.
-shoes, shoes, shoes
-fashion and health magazines- and ripping inspo from these magazines for outfit ideas.
-baking!!! (gluten-free, vegan baking to be exact)_ 🙂
Have a great weekend everyone!
xo, Lauren @ http://alovelysideproject.com
1 – my dog
2 – the anticipation of a trip/vacation
3 – guilty pleasure TV shows
4 – discussing above TV shows in depth as if you know the people in them
5 – clean sheets
6 – new make up/beauty products
Clean sheets
When my cat falls asleep on my lap or wants lovins
Coffee
Sunshine
Watching Cheer videos on youtube
The movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”
Candles (I literally have like a stock pile)
Music
Doubletree hotel’s warm chocolate chip cookie 🙂
Ha, this is great!
Things I love more than I should: MAC lipstick, The Mets, Shameless reruns
Things that I think most people can agree with: My family, my girlfriend, my friends, my church, running, Midol(not kidding).
1 – cozy sweats (like the fleece ones from Reebok you have – they’re on my wish list!)
2 – my dog (he’s just the best)
3 – Boy Meets World
4 – ALL the candles
5 – hot tea in a cute mug
6 – rain (especially when I don’t have to go out in it)
7 – scarves
8 – You’ve Got Mail
9 – chocolate and peanut butter
10 – the sound of my cat purring
11 – chapstick (can’t live without it!)
12 – REFIT® (I’ve been dancing every night!)
Mmm… I think I’ll stop there 🙂
I am so with you on the hot beverage in the morning, it makes me feel so cozy and at peace!
Other things I love:
-clean, warm laundry
-a fully stocked fridge
-new barre socks
-big mugs (that just feel right in your hand)
-reading through different blogs in the morning
The scent of lavender- so relaxing. Also, making a good breakfast at home, sheets the first night after washing, a glass or two of wine, getting in cozy clothes the second I get home from work and finding new ways to make my daughter laugh.
Loved this article! Somethings I REALLY love…more than I should:
-lip balm (I once counted 22 lip bals in my purse. (pathetic?..maybe!)
-doctored up coffee
-movie night
-ice cream
-scarves
-bananas
Things I love that deserve it:
-my daughter…she makes me smile EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!
Pajamas and lip balm for sure! And coffee. And books.
Oh I am totally with you on the seafood, and that feeling when you get home from a long day and slip on your comfy clothes! Nothing is quite better than that!
Quest bars
The sound of gravel crunching beneath my feet when I run
Cellucor protein powder – cookie dough flavored
The goofy facial expressions my dog makes
Seeing interesting breeds of dogs (I live in NYC. People own all kinds of crazy breeds that nobody else owns)
Checking things off a check list
Nailing an amazing photograph
Chamomile tea
Snuggling under covers when it’s cold outside
Going to bed early
Waking up early (without an alarm’s help)
Beating personal records
Getting nice blog comments/social media comments
The show Parenthood (so sad it’s overrrrrr)
Cake batter flavored/scented anything
Oh my yes!
I am completely addicted and in love with sparkling water!
yarn
chapstick/lip balm
makeup
hair products
scarves
jewelry
nail polish
glitter…yep
Downton Abbey
Watching movies a eating popcorn
Sweet and salty snacks
FaceTime with my college daughter
Reading blogs and twitter
My golden retriever Winston!