I know, I know. It’s been a while since we’ve done a material girl post.
It took me a long time to even consider thinking about things. My natural state is very oh yeah I’ll use that lotion that somehow appeared in my cabinet two years ago. This should work on my face.
This mindset creates distance from the consumerism that laces so much of our life. It’s a chill way to live, but I found I was denying my actual preferences. I had to recognize that it’s not shameful to want something specific. In fact there’s joy in curating the things that surround me.
P.S. turns out, not all moisturizers are equal.
So here is my little list of things I’ve enjoyed recently. A ritual of praise for the material world.
Melissa Jellies - like many of us, I felt like a whimsical princess when I wore Jellies as a kid. The rise of mesh shoes got me dreaming about my Jellies. A couple weeks ago I was at the Glendale Galleria and just breezed by the Melissa store, it was a sign. I’m happy to report they are just as comfortable as I remember—and cute with socks. Inner child? Consider her healed.
Beeswax Tapers - a bouquet of wax never wilts. Also if you go to a last minute party, present the host with a single beeswax candle. Surprise, delight, stand out from the bottles of wine and hard seltzer.
Current Favorite Snack - Spudsy Sweet Potato Poppers…my dad and I decided to try these and were immediately hooked on the 3D shape. Light and crunchy, very food of the future.
