currently loving...

1. kristin. not that i don't always love her (like a lot), but i have been feeling extra grateful for her lately. she is constantly encouraging me, listening to me, and checking in with me. she even helped me decorate my room via pictures & videos on tuesday. thanks for being my "dear sally."

{nothing beats snail mail}

2. bedtime tea by yogi tea. i started drinking yogi's green tea last year per kristin's advice. about a month ago, my sister told me she drinks "sleepy tea," before bed. so during my last trip to whole foods, i got a box of yogi tea's bedtime tea. not only is it absolutely delicious with the most amazing aftertaste (weird, i know), it really does help me sleep. i am an insomniac and have a terrible time getting to sleep & staying asleep. after years of various sleep meds, i decided to get off of them for good. this tea has been a wonderful ( & healthy) sleeping aid, and i look forward to having a cup every night before bed.

you can find some flavor of yogi tea in most grocery stores, but whole food definitely has the biggest selection i have seen in charlotte. you can also order online here.

3. speaking of sleeping, i got the sleep pillow app for iphone a few months ago and i love it. i have always slept with a fan on in my room, and when my fan broke sometime in late 2012, a twitter follower suggested i download this app. at first i got the free app, but it didn't have a fan sound that i liked. so i paid the $1.99 and got the full app that has over 80 different sounds. it allows you to set a timer, and you can also set your alarm through the app. i just so happen to love the fan noise with the cute little doggie in it!

4. running. after my 6 month hiatus at the end of last year, i've been back in the swing of things for the past few months. i have set some new goals for myself and can't wait to get them done. moving back into dilworth will certainly help - i'm convinced it is the best running neighborhood in charlotte. for longer runs, you can hop on the greenway. for shorter runs, you get to look at all the beautiful houses/run through parks. i'm digging it.

5. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/. moving into a new place always leaves me dreaming about home decor. i've been reading this blog/website for quite some time, but i've been stalking it in a new way the past few weeks.


we have a fun filled weekend coming up with celebrating my sister's birthday on friday night & attending the annual march forth with hope gala on saturday night. check out my post from court's birthday & the hope gala from last year - deja vu!

have a great weekend!