March was a wild experience! One thing in regards to the spring season is hitting in a different way this yr. Maybe it’s as a result of right here in Minnesota we’ve been below snow since early November? I’m not certain I care in regards to the motive as a lot as I look ahead to the momentum and vitality I really feel constructing.
Right here’s a peek into what we received as much as in March 2023 and what all of it felt like for me…
I started the month by kicking off our March theme on Wit & Delight, which was all about decorating with COLOR. On the night of March 1, I chatted about design on Instagram Stay with Rivki Rabinowitz. I actually loved our dialog. When you missed it, you’ll be able to take heed of it right here.
On March 3, Joe and I went to a buddy’s home for an enjoyable dinner. We cooked out of the Ottolenghi Simple cookbook. I made a scrumptious gnocchi dish.
On March 5, I went to an extremely stunning outside dinner {that a} buddy of mine hosted. We ate oysters, cassoulet, and chocolate pots de crème. A lot of the different friends have been folks I hadn’t met earlier and it was actually enjoyable to get to know them.
This month, I began feeling like myself once more after having COVID in February. I began educating myself extra superior chess methods. I ate loads of plums. After I wasn’t eating out or with pals, I made an effort to eat extra plant-based foods on the whole.
I labored on organizing my closet and refining my type a bit extra. I additionally did some searching for spring break garments. This amazing one-piece swimsuit by Robin Piccone was considered one of my favorite purchases.
On March 10, whereas packing for spring break, Joe and I had film nighttime at the house. We watched two classics that at the moment are someway many years previous—The Royal Tenenbaums and Misplaced in Translation.
On March 11, our total household left for spring break in Arizona. We rented a home with pals whose youngsters are related ages to August and Birdie. We did chilly plunges within the pool (sadly, the pool heater was damaged till our final day) and went to a Cubs coaching sport. It was a wild and superior journey—however, in no way stress-free.
We got here house in Minnesota on March 17. I began a spring cleansing spree around the home and donated a bunch of our youngsters’ garments. All through the week of March 20, I had a number of folks come to the home to present estimates for potential future house initiatives.
On March 23, I hosted an ebook membership with a bunch of pals. This month, we learn Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. It’s some of the most stunning books I’ve learned in a very long time.
March was an enormous month for Birdie. She realized how one can experience a motorcycle without coaching wheels! She’s additionally gotten very into drawing and making issues out of paper.
The start of spring all the time symbolizes a contemporary beginning for me. I’m wanting to get into a brand new swing of issues this April. It’s nonetheless fairly chilly right here in Minnesota, however, the change of seasons is simply across the nook. I can really feel it.
Kate is at present studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, a youngster
