December 19, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 50

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 50

Our second Christmas with him. We brought him home right before the pandemic started.

He hasn’t climbed into the tree (yet).

Sending out holiday magic!

I chose hearts this year for my holiday cards.

I love how the lights reflect on rainy streets. Very tough for driving through.

I gave Cooper money to get donuts and here’s what he came up with.

It’s hard not to lose yourself this month.

Where I am typing this.

The first batch of magic went out this week from my shop.

My workspace is packed with pep talks.

The deer are back. I love it.

Cleaning out the fridge salad. It reminds me I need to make my reset button salad soon.

ZOOM BOOK CLUB CALL

On a walk with Eileen at Crissy Field. Saw this bird. Look closely.

Reading this in bed. —- Radical Acceptance

Book club notes.

I lettered this last year. It sits on my desk.

When the light is placed just right.

Was thinking about her too!

Errand running outfit.

First time doing bulk food shopping in like two years. It’s always been closed and boy did that suck.

I spend so much of my days in the car driving my child.

Huggy likes watching Yellowstone with us.

Full moon vibes.

I used leftover rice to stretch out our carnitas.

Rave reviews from the Benjamins.

We’ve been waking up to foggy mornings here. I love it.

Cooper told me that haze is his favorite weather.

Trimming.

This color in my front yard has kept me happy for the past few months.

Made some ginger molasses cookies because IT’S THE SEASON!

Making these truffles was the art project I needed this week.

For the internet:

Real life:

White Chocolate Matcha Truffles

These White Chocolate Matcha Truffles are the latest addition to my homemade holiday gift arsenal. If you also like the therapeutic nature/magic of melting and playing with chocolate, this recipe makes for a fun project.

The end result is two dozen little matcha truffles. Each truffle tastes like a scoop of green tea ice cream.

The matcha salt appeases the savory/sweet lover!

No oven required. Just a little magic of the microwave and some chill time in the fridge and you can make last-minute truffles the day before you need them!

LISTS

December 17, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Examples of perfect handwriting.
Nature is fascinating. So mysterious.
I think I’d cry if I saw the northern lights in person.
Spilled coffee artwork. I bet it smells good.
A reality of our current time/the holiday season.
Let’s watch a timelapse of butterflies bursting through their chrysalises.
Parts of this beach look like Lake Tahoe. So weird!
A glitch in the matrix.
Some soups to put on the inspiration list.
On the lookout for new boots: one /two / three / four
What it looked like when my parents were playing as kids.
The true meaning of Bohemian Rhapsody.
These pencil drawings are incredible.
Tips on how to cut down on waste this season.
Let’s daydream about visiting the desert.
I love sunlight on the tips of mountains.
My mom would have liked the tree twins in SF.
A list of the best hotels in the world.
There’s a cream cheese shortage!
Give the gift of books!

The new year is just around the corner! I wanted to remind you that my Intentions for the Week Calendar and the Currently 2022 Workbook (US only) can be found in my Etsy Shop as well as other prints, stickers & zines!

If you’re international, you can buy my workbooks from my Blurb shop. Thanks so much for supporting my small business. Be sure to follow @thehandwritingclub on Instagram.

favorites, Inspiration

December 14, 2021

Books to Gift!

I love books. Don’t you? If you have a book lover in your life to shop for, here are a bunch of my favorite Books to Gift!

LISTS

December 13, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 50 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

It’s raining here. We’ve got a leaking roof (OOF!) and there’s so much to get done in the next few weeks before we close out the year. I’ll keep this short! Here are my Intentions for the Week!

my everyday life, Photography

December 12, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 49

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 49

I made a wreath from some of our redwood trees this week!

I also used my dehydrator to dry some oranges that were going bad.

I think I am going to use them in my gift wrapping.

This week I shared Espresso Vanilla Liqueur recipe

I also deep cleaned my kitchen! And it’s messy again!

around the home

December 11, 2021

Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas

Hello, magic makers! Are you in need of new Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas? I’ve got you covered!! After sharing recipes on Shutterbean for 14 years, these are my faves!