Be Colorful Coastal

Latest Loves April 2020

 

 

Cheers to the end of April 2020 because that can only mean that we are four weeks closer to being on the other side of this whole pandemic thing. 

 

 

The boredom does set in from time to time but being at home has had its upsides.  I've found more time to read and absolutely LOVED this book.

 

 

I gut laughed so many times. It is sharp, witty, and was a great distraction. In fact, I loved it so much that I put everything this author has written on my Want To Read shelf at Good Reads.

 

Staying home has meant more time for television.  My husband and I are both obsessed with this show.

 

 

And more time at home also equals more time to be inspired. I discovered and swooned over this colorful coastal home while scrolling through my Instagram feed. 

 

 

 I also ran across this site and realized that my blog, which I write and typically view from my desktop, wasn't formatting well on a mobile device.  I was embarrassed when I saw that it was actually really hard to read. Shame on me for not looking into this sooner. I apologize to all of you readers that were trying to navigate my posts on your phone. I'll try harder.

 

 

 

I also found things for the littles in my world like this printable Summer Reading Chart that would be great for Crew. You can find and print out your own here.

 

Then there has been the whole re-evaluating my wardrobe lately.  Quarantining has been all about feeling relaxed and embracing my sports bras.  I added this one to my cart recently and I'm so glad I did. Not only is it comfortable but I love the colors and the crisscrossed back.

 

 

This budget-friendly maxi dress also showed up on my porch.

 

 

A big thank you to my UPS driver.  Again, it is easy, laid back, and comfy but has a bit of retro glam going for it too. #winner #latestlove

 

 

Don't get me wrong. I'm ready for this to pass but I wonder if someday I will be craving just one of these slower, closer-to-home days and the time I had to do almost nothing at all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For The Boy That Loved Skyscrapers

 

 

 

I was in San Francisco that year and looking out of my hotel window one night and I thought about our boy back home who loved skyscrapers.  I so wished he could see the night time cityscape that I was looking at right then. That view gave me the idea to paint something similar on his bedroom wall. It could be a project we worked on together. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what made me think to write about this painted window all of these years later? 

 

 

 

 

Isn't that so cool? I don't remember where it came from but if anyone knows or recognizes it please let me know so I can give credit to the source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm sharing today's post with the readers at The Dedicated House. Please join me there for more creative inspiration.

A Luxurious At Home Korean Facial

This past fall my adorable daughter-in-law, Sumi, came to visit from Seoul. South Korea has long been considered the mecca of all things skincare and she has worked in this industry for several years. While she was visiting, she treated me to one of her facials and shared some of her favorite tips and products.

Since all of us are currently sheltering at home I thought that now would be the perfect time to pass along some of what I learned from her and the products she used.

 

 

After initially washing my face well and removing all traces of make-up, she applied this calming serum. She told me this would help my skin from being irritated when she removed the mask that she was getting ready to apply. This product has a wonderful citrus and sage smell to it and I have used it for other minor skin irritations and blemishes with amazing results. Artemisia has become a must-have item for me. 

 

 

 

 

 

She wanted to apply it with a stiff makeup brush but I really didn't have what she needed. I have since added these brushes to my collection

 

 

 

 

 

You can find the  Cledbel mask at here, the Peter Thomas Roth mask here and

the brushes here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other options include Dr. Jart+ Brightening Lover Mask

Dr. Jart+ Hydrating Lover Mask,

and Dr. Jart+ Clear Lover mask.

 

These masks are a Korean product but I was able to purchase them here 

and here.

 

 

 

 

 

Merbe-OEM Skin Care System

 

Vanav UP5 Skin Care System

 

 

available here.

 

 

 

 

Lavera Eye Cream available here.

 

Sharing this DIY Korean facial with the readers at Make It Pretty Monday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family: Apart Together

How this family is staying apart but together during Covid-19

Sharing this post with the readers at  The Dedicated House.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

baby toy photo via 29th and Delight.