March was a wild trip! One thing in regards to the spring season is hitting otherwise this 12 months. Maybe it’s as a result of right here in Minnesota we’ve been below snow since early November? I’m not positive I care in regards to the cause as a lot as I look ahead to 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 decorating with COLOR. On the night of March 1, I chatted about design on Instagram Dwell with Rivki Rabinowitz. I actually loved our dialog. If you happen to missed it, you possibly can hearken to it right here.
On March 3, Joe and I went to a good friend’s home for a enjoyable dinner. We cooked out of the Ottolenghi Simple cookbook. I made a scrumptious gnocchi dish.
On March 5, I went to a extremely stunning out of doors dinner {that a} good friend of mine hosted. We ate oysters, cassoulet, and chocolate pots de crème. Many of the different company have 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 instructing myself extra superior chess methods. I ate numerous plums. After I wasn’t eating out or with buddies, I made an effort to eat extra plant-based foods typically.
I labored on organizing my closet and refining my type a bit extra. I additionally did some purchasing for spring break garments. This amazing one-piece swimsuit by Robin Piccone was one in every of my favourite purchases.
On March 10, whereas packing for spring break, Joe and I had a film evening at residence. We watched two classics that at the moment are by some means many years outdated—The Royal Tenenbaums and Misplaced in Translation.
On March 11, our total household left for spring break in Arizona. We rented a home with buddies whose children are comparable 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 recreation. It was a wild and superior journey—however under no circumstances enjoyable.
We got here residence 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 a number of folks come to the home to present estimates for potential future residence tasks.
On March 23, I hosted a guide membership with a gaggle of buddies. This month, we learn Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. It’s one of the stunning books I’ve learn in a very long time.
March was a giant month for Birdie. She realized find out how to trip a motorcycle with out coaching wheels! She’s additionally gotten very into drawing and making issues out of paper.
The start of spring at all times 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 presently studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, children, and canines. Comply with her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
