Kate's Monthly Take

March is my birthday month and for me has always been a time to hit reset. It's like those first two months of the year didn't necessarily go as planned so let's hit the "reset button" in March and get back on track. Time to organize, purge and get back to healthier habits. March is my reminder that I'm getting older and should try to be the best version of myself possible.

Enjoy my Monthly Take!

Kate's Monthly Take - March 2018

Mood

  • Hoping the old saying is true..."March comes in like a lion but goes out like a lamb"

Currently Coveting

  • It's been a long time since I've gone on a Girls Trip and I'm so excited to have one planned for May! I'm already daydreaming about a new outfit especially one that I can wear without getting spit up on. Recently, this striped halter jumpsuit has caught my eye. Would be so fun for cocktails paired with a brightly colored clutch, bold earrings and this Rainbow Brite stack of bracelets from Roxanne Assoulin.

Favorite Product

  • Finding time for a hair appointment is challenging to stay the least. Thankfully, my stylist introduced me to a new root touch-up product to help stretch the time in between! My three children are quickly giving my greys and this product is just what I needed. Retouch.Me by Kevin.Murphy REALLY works. I use it to cover my part line if I have an event or a meeting. It doesn't make a mess, is easy to use and it washes out in the shower! P.S. I use Dark Brown. 

Design Pick

  • I'm a huge fan of the husband and wife team behind Pencil & Paper Co. I've been following Gen Sohr for a few years now after reading two articles about her in 2015. One in the now defunct Matchbook Magazine and one in Mini Magazine. I LOVE their style - it's classic with fun takes on color, fabric and texture. Some of their wallpaper pics are my favorite and they've made their picks so accessible on their website.

What I'm Reading

  • Technically, I haven't started yet but I'm so excited to read Kristin Hanna's new novel, The Great Alone. The Alaskan set book will be a vast departure from my last read based in war ridden Europe. I'm a huge fan of Hannah's since reading The Nightingale, coincidentally, also about WWII but seriously, if you haven't read it make it a priority. The Nightingale is easily one of my most favorite books from recent years.

What We're Reading the Kids

  • As soon as I saw there was a new Little Blue Truck companion book on the market I had to scoop it up. Little Blue Truck's Springtime is a new fave but we've also been loving The Odd One Out. This spotting book is so gorgeous and my son pours over the pictures and actually focuses until he finds what he is looking for.

Instagram Handle

  • I've been following @stacieflinner on her year-long around-the-world adventure and living vicariously through the beautiful photos she and her husband post.

Guilty Pleasure

  • I've been known to binge watch shows until the wee morning hours - I pay for it the next day but I truly get invested in the characters and need to know what happens yet. I recently watched the entire season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in two late night sessions. A guilty pleasure to be sure but this Golden Globe winning show has so much going for it - great sets, costumes, characters, an original story line and so much wit!

I Need A Vacation

  • Taking an African Safari is my dream vacation and since following @stacieflinner and her recent stay in Africa I've got more than a few items on my wish list...a journey through South Africa on Rovos Rail to start and a stay at a the Royal Chundu lodge in Zambia would do quite nicely. But let's face it, I know I'm dreaming.

Shit My Kids Will Eat

  • Kid Tested & Approved - We tried Lasagna Soup for the first time thanks to a recommendation from my brother and we all loved it. We used this recipe from the Williams Sonoma blog - I really don't think you can ever go wrong with Ricotta or Basil!