Currently | Life in August 2024
July flew by, as summers tend to do. It feels like we blinked and somehow August was already rolling in. While we didn’t get any big vacations in the books this month, we did enjoy all sorts of little adventures instead – mountain biking trips, baking classes, antiquing adventures, a bit of camping (for C anyway), afternoons at the lake, fishing, tenting in the backyard, sleepovers, city trips and so much time with friends and family. These wide open days of simple adventures are what summer is all about.
In addition to soaking up all the summer fun we can, Brady and I have continued to chip away at the renos upstairs (albeit slowly). This month we managed to paint the ceilings and walls, wallpaper the walk-in closet and water closet in our primary suite, waterproof the shower and get it ready for tiling, as well as order up all of our trim, doors and hardware. While we still plan to prioritize summer fun (our summers are just too short around here not to!), we are hoping to tackle the tiling and maybe get started on installing some of the trim around our primary suite (there’s going to be a lot of it). Wish us luck!
Read on for a quick little update of where we are currently…
CURRENTLY
Reading:ย Picked this one up the day it was released and I’m already loving it!
Writing: I’ve got lists upon lists around here trying to keep track of all of the renos. Taking on four rooms all at once is no joke!
Needing: Some new headphones for running – my old headphones just aren’t holding a charge like they used to. I’ve had these for ages and still really love them (I love how they stay put, especially while running) – planning to just order up another set. They’re so good, can’t imagine going back to earbuds.
Creating: Still working on the design plans for C’s room, but we’re getting closer. See the different layouts we’ve been playing around with here.
Loving: This is hands down THE BEST greens powder I’ve ever had in my life! The peach flavour is SO good!
To Do: To get the wallpaper picked out for C’s room. Every other decision rides on it. You can check out most of the options we’re considering here.
Wearing: I’ve been living in these tee’s all summer long – new favourite tee hands down.
On my wish list: I thinkย this arched floor mirrorย would look so perfect in our new bedroom.
Planning: With four separate rooms on the go right now, you know there’s been a ton of design planning happening around here lately.
Working for me right now:ย This brilliant watchย has been keeping track of my water intake, sleep scores (it tracks my sleep cycles all night long) and even my stress levels. Itโs been the best motivator to get my steps in and I love how comprehensively it keeps track of my health habits.
Whatโs not:ย Running. Between forest fire smoke, heat waves and pulled muscles, getting out for my runs has felt extra hard this month.
Anticipating:ย While I’m trying to be conscious of making the most of our short summer, now that we’ve finally gotten to the fun part, I can’t help but want to keep plugging away at our renovations. Check in with our latest progress update here if you missed it.
Iโd LOVE to hear where are you currently! Let me know what’s new and exciting in the comments below.
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day my friends!
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