This week I started to fully embrace the best time to live in Iowa—when it’s warm! Spent time on a trampoline with some fun kiddos, working outside at a Caribou, and plenty of time opening and closing all of our windows to enjoy the breezes. If you were wondering, Penny has to be drug back inside when it’s this nice. Such a stubborn pup!
Without further ado, here are the 5 things on my mind this week.
1. These Modern Console Tables
Most people that visit us don’t use our front door (the red one!!), which has its own little alcove with a coat closet. We do own a console piece, but it’s pretty hidden in that little space, and mostly goes unused. In my brother’s home, his entry spot is fully integrated into his living room space. As I put together some home décor recommendations for him this week, I came across two black console tables that I love. His home style is modern farmhouse with industrial touches, I would say, and I think these would look perfect under a circular wood accent mirror. If you’re needing a console table, too, check out these affordable options here and here.
2. Facebook Marketplace
This week was my first time ever selling anything on Facebook. I was nervous, but put up multiple items with good descriptions and photos at once and was able to sell all but one item! I stuck true to my original prices on all of the items except one that I came down $5 on when bundled with a larger purchase. 🤗 I did have to put the Facebook Messenger app on my phone for the first time in my life to field people’s offers, but overall it was a positive experience and one I will do again. Can’t wait to post other listings to make a little money off of things we no longer need or use!
3. Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Like you’ve heard me say, I’m always looking for a new baked good recipe that the roomie will fall in love with. This week, I used the healthiest recipe I’ve ever tried (no butter! Who am I?!) and didn’t say a word to him about what I was doing. I mixed up the batter, rolled the little dough balls in sugar (I couldn’t let it be too healthy), baked them, and stuck them in our display case without mentioning them. He seriously came running into the living room with one in his hand yelling “THOSE peanut butter cookies are freaking incredible!!” Wow. I think I’ve done it. Give this recipe a try if you’ve got bananas that need to be used up—Ryan didn’t even notice the banana somehow.
4. The Soundtrack for Waitress: The Musical
I love musicals, but this one is my absolute favorite right now. Ryan, my dad, and brother even liked it, so it was something special. We saw Waitress over a year ago and I’m still raving! The soundtrack, which I listen to on Apple Music, is so wonderful and makes you feel like you’re watching the show if you listen to it in order. Sara Bareilles wrote this show, so you know it’s amazing. By the way, check out her new song ‘Fire’ if you haven’t yet!
5. Another Outdoor Furniture Set I’m Crushing On
I know I just talked about a set I loved last week, but this week I found another beautiful outdoor furniture set that I am very into. It’s a pretty good price, which is my main reason for calling it out, and is just lovely. It’s the same pretty wood tone as the one I gushed about last week and has stark white cushions, too. Love, love, love. 😍
Happy Easter Weekend! And don’t forget—if you need last-minute Easter egg ideas, here are some that might come in handy! 🐰Have fun with your loved ones. 💕