“Our bodies belonged to us. Poor, disabled, it didn’t matter. These were our bodies, and we had the right to “decide what to do with them. It was as if they were just taking our bodies from us, as if we didn’t even belong to ourselves.” ― Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Take My Hand The vibe Book / LoungeContinue reading “Take My Hand (Review)”
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A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting (Review)
For my girlies who love all things Bridgerton, Jane Austen, and strong female characters — this one’s for you! The vibe Book / Dress / Shoes / Purse / Lipstick / Nails / Necklace / Earrings / Bracelet / Clips The review Kitty Talbot has just a matter of weeks to prove to the debtors she’sContinue reading “A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting (Review)”
The Magnolia Palace (Review)
“The rich think they’re protected, that they have magical powers, when in fact they’re only mortals, like the rest of us. Bodies break down, betray you. People you love die. Children die.” ― Fiona Davis, The Magnolia Palace The vibe Book / PJ set / Blanket / Eye mask / Candle / Teacup / Teapot The reviewContinue reading “The Magnolia Palace (Review)”
The Diamond Eye (Review)
“Snipers must make themselves calm in order to succeed, and that is why women are good at sharpshooting. Because there is not a woman alive who has not learned how to eat rage in order to appear calm.” ― Kate Quinn, The Diamond Eye The vibe Book / Leggings / Backpack / Jacket / Shoes / HeadbandContinue reading “The Diamond Eye (Review)”
Black Cake (Review)
“You were never just you, and you owed it to the people you cared about to remember that. Because the people you loved were part of your identity, too. Perhaps the biggest part.” ― Charmaine Wilkerson, Black Cake The vibe Book / Bakeware / Measuring cups / Kitchen tools / Mixing bowls / Recipe box This bookContinue reading “Black Cake (Review)”
Carrie Soto is Back (Review)
Tell me why this was my favorite TJR book and I don’t know a damn thing about tennis 😂 🎾 🤷🏼♀️ The vibe Book / Top + Scrunchie / Skirt / Racket / Shoes / Bag / Hat The review 👟CARRIE SOTO IS BACK by Taylor Jenkins Reid 👟 Six years ago, Carrie Soto was theContinue reading “Carrie Soto is Back (Review)”
The Four Winds (Review)
✨ “The four winds have blown us here, people from all across the country, to the very edge of this great land, and now, at last, we make our stand, fight for what we know to be right. We fight for our American dream, that it will be possible again.”✨ The vibe Book / PillowsContinue reading “The Four Winds (Review)”
Island of Missing Trees (Review)
We love an incredible book. And we love a good tree! 💚 The vibes Book / PJ Set / Candle / Tree / Mug /Tea / Necklace / Pillow Buckle up because this historical fiction book will take you through space and time to a civil war on the island Cyprus. The city is onContinue reading “Island of Missing Trees (Review)”
The Lions of Fifth Avenue (Review)
TFW you read a book you’ve had forever and IT IS AMAZING 😻 (also hi to my adorable library — it’s no New York Public Library but it’s pretty swell!) 🦁THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE by Fiona Davis🦁 1913 — Laura Lyons is a budding journalist and mom of two who just moved into theContinue reading “The Lions of Fifth Avenue (Review)”
The Great Alone (Review)
🍃🌲“Nature never deceives us; it is always we who deceive ourselves.”🌲🍃 The vibe Book / Leggings / Boots / Sunglasses / Backpack / Hoodie / Bottle You’ll fall in love with Alaska in this book — and you’ll be ready to plan a trip. Here’s your packing list. The review Hands down, one of my favoriteContinue reading “The Great Alone (Review)”