A MID-WEEK PICK-ME-UP OF FAVORITE PHOTOS, LINKS AND THINGS

// GOLDEN GLOW

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Golden light + some of my favorite golden jewelry pieces {Mejuri earrings and necklace + Missoma chocker c/o} is a combo a will never get sick of

// FRESH BAKED

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My chocolate chip cookie obsession is real! I bake at least one batch a week and there may or may not be cookie dough ready to go in my freezer at all times. Sometimes I prefer my cookies to be thick and doughy, sometimes thin and crispy. Which do you prefer? Also, should I post a recipe? For all the times I make them, I don’t think I’ve ever shared how I make them here on the site….

// KITCHEN ADDITIONS

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Over the weekend I went to Sur La Table to pick up some photo shoot props…and then stumbled upon the sale section and it was game over for my wallet! How can I say no to a mini beige marble bowl for $4.99 {I can’t find it on-line but they do have this available}??! Or a 100% cotton striped towe handmade by local artisans in Africal?!

// CLEAN BEAUTY

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From what I’ve gathered based on a recent Instagram poll I did, an overwhelming amount of people seem to be in search of more clean + sustainable beauty items {Yay!}. Luckily, I just got a whole bunch of new ones in to test + share with y’all, including some c/o UpCircle, Claudiana Beautanica, Krisana Vigus and Mon SHAMPOING. Stay tuned for my thoughts after I test them out…

// DAINTY BLOOMS

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I saw these fresh chamomile flowers in Trader Joe’s and just couldn’t resist their daintiness…they looks so simple, yet chic, and so perfect for spring, especially in my favorite thrifted crystal vase.

// DUSK SURF

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My favorite time of day {dusk} at my favorite place {the beach}….being in the right spot at the right time to capture this surfer waiting for the waves to come in was just an added bonus

// IN THE BAG

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I recently got some new items, including this bag, c/o a brand you hear me talk about all the time, Parker Clay. It’s the perfect tote for every day, for travel and for everything in between. Looking forward to sharing more of this bag, and the other pieces I got, very soon! BTW, you can use code ALYSSALOVESPARKERCLAY to get 15% off this bag, or anything else on their site!

// As you probably saw, Nashville was hit with devastating tornadoes this week. If you’re looking for a way to help, donate or volunteer, this comprehensive list is a good place to get started.

// Our new kitchen appliances arrive later this week, so I’m pinning all the kitchen inspo in anticipation. Can you guess what color appliances we got based on this article?!

// Brochu Walker just launched their spring collection and it’s full of gorgeous pieces! I can’t wait to show you what I picked out! PS Don’t forget, you can use code RUNWAYCHEF15 for 15% off your first order!

// If you’re a frequent flier, did you know about these?! Because I sure didn’t! And here I thought making status was exciting enough…

// In a continued effort to make our lives more sustainable, we swapped out regular trash bags for these. We’re trying to cut back on our waste in general, but here’s hoping these work for the times we still need bags…

// I noticed a few of my favorites were included in Dermstore’s sale, including my favorite make-up remover and daytime eye cream. And this anti-aging device I swear by is 15% off with code ‘spring’ as part of shopbop’s sale.

// Should you travel during the coronavirus? This article provides everything you need to know.