March was a wild trip! One thing in regards to the spring season is hitting in a different way this 12 months. Maybe it’s as a result of right here in Minnesota we’ve been beneath snow since early November? I’m not certain I care in regards to the purpose as a lot as I sit up for the momentum and power I really feel constructing.
Right here’s a peek into what we acquired 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 adorning with COLOR. On the night of March 1, I chatted about design on Instagram Stay with Rivki Rabinowitz. I actually loved our dialog. In case you missed it, you may hearken to it proper right here.
On March 3, Joe and I went to a pal’s home for a enjoyable dinner. We cooked out of the Ottolenghi Easy cookbook. I made a scrumptious gnocchi dish.
On March 5, I went to a extremely stunning outside dinner {that a} pal of mine hosted. We ate oysters, cassoulet, and chocolate pots de crème. Many of the different friends had been folks I hadn’t met earlier than 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 a variety of plums. Once I wasn’t eating out or with buddies, I made an effort to eat extra plant-based meals usually.
I labored on organizing my closet and refining my fashion a bit extra. I additionally did some searching for spring break garments. This superb one-piece swimsuit by Robin Piccone was one in all my favourite purchases.
On March 10, whereas packing for spring break, Joe and I had a film evening at house. We watched two classics that at the moment are one way or the other many years previous—The Royal Tenenbaums and Misplaced in Translation.
On March 11, our whole household left for spring break in Arizona. We rented a home with buddies whose children 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 enjoyable.
We got here house to Minnesota on March 17. I began a spring cleansing spree round the home and donated a bunch of our youngsters’ garments. All through the week of March 20, I had just a few folks come to the home to provide estimates for potential future house initiatives.
On March 23, I hosted a e-book membership with a gaggle of buddies. This month, we learn Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. It’s probably the most stunning books I’ve learn in a very long time.
March was a giant month for Birdie. She discovered trip a motorbike with out coaching wheels! She’s additionally gotten very into drawing and making issues out of paper.
The start of spring all the time symbolizes a recent begin for me. I’m desperate 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, children, and canines. Observe her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
