Week Re-Cap

Baked Alaska pop at Constellation Ice Cram.

Since last Wednesday I've been running like a headless chicken. I ran around Denver grabbing a ton of to-go foods so I could take photos for Denver Food Adventures as I won't be in Denver for quite some time, went on my daily walks, wrote four articles and filmed 70 TikToks...you read that right. Basically I haven't sat calmly for a week. I agonized over my articles for three straight days (literally spent 7+ hours a day on 'em) and missed my daily walks on Sunday & Monday purely because I didn't think I had time. But, now I'm in FL and everything is chill again. I've been looking forward to coming home for so long and now I'm here and it feels so good. Please enjoy this photo dump that is incredibly out of order & I'll see y'all next week — xoxo darling, Hayden.

Crush Tap & Pizza's personal cheese deep dish pizza.

Buttercream Bakeshop's red velvet cupcake.

Ribbon pasta & a massive meatball from Grammy's Goodies.

Pumpkin bread from The Noshery.

Cranberry twist & pain au chocolat from Le French.

The French sandwich from Curtis Park Delicatessen. 

Mochi donuts from Third Culture Bakery.

Pumpkin whoopie pie from Denver Bread Company.

Torchy's breakfast tacos with Little City's nitro cold brew.

Look at these cute sheeps!

Goodies from Wooden Spoon Bakery.

Salt & Grinder spicy turkey sandwich.

The best vegan smoothies I've ever had from DittyPop.

Rye Society sandwich

Denver Bread Company loaf

Owlbear pulled pork sandwich

Strawberries & Cream from Fresas

La Fillette butter croissant 

Detour Bakery chocolate almond croissant

Sugar High's neon sign

Sunny's strawberry fields waffle

Asian salad from Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery

Thai-style ice cream from Sugar High

Sandwich from Lou's Italian Specialties 

Watermelon Sprite from Sipp Soda Bar

Southwestern salad from Reiver's Bar & Grill

Peppermint ice cream from Bonnie Brae.

Whole Sol Blend Bar's acai bowl

Goodies from Dolce Sicilia Bakery

Sushi Rama rolls

Tap & Burger's cheeseburger

The cutest wreath on our front door

Nine Favorites inspired by Half Baked Harvest

I've been using Half Baked Harvest's recipes for years but I recently started reading her blog every day and have fallen in love with her Sunday "Nine Favorite Things" so I thought I'd give a try for ya today! Let me know what you think — xoxo darling, Hayden.

1. Things I'm loving

How SNL pulled off Kamala Harris' white suit.
Woman get saddled with a lot...
Some of the best books by Trans authors.
Jess' gift guide is epic.
Definitely want to watch this documentary. 
I admit I've been reading some favorites from high school as of late.
100 percent want all of these.

2. Holiday Cards

Dachsund Through the Snow

Merry Everything

Joyous Kwanzaa

Holiday Lights

Cheers to the New Year

Ding Dong Holiday Cards

Ebony Snow Painted Christmas

Twelve Tribes Menorah

Joyeux Noel

3. Recently watched & read

Read...The Devil in the White City — I finally did this one after years of meaning to. I listened to the audiobook and found it absolutely fascinating. 
Read...The Penguin Who Knew Too Much — I love listening to these on Axis360! They make them even more fun.
Watched...The Crown — If you haven't yet...why not? Diana's wardrobe is KILLER.
Watched...Great British Bake-Off — Love putting this on in the background while I get things done.

4. Sunnies for the bright winter sun

5.  Holiday bucket list

— Make Reindeer Food —— Watch all the new Netflix movies —— Go on a holiday light walk —— Make Christmas cocktails —

6. Cozy recipes from Haute Table

Breakfast Grilled Cheese (perfect for Christmas morning!)

Fall Moon Milk

Pumpkin Pancakes

Mulled Wine

7. Snuggly pajamas

8. Get ready for the holidays

9. Some recent favorites from Pinterest

Quotes of the Week

Images here.

Holiday Gift Guide Under $60

It's yet another gift guide! Welcome to under $60 — I think these are so fun! I want that Rudolph stocking and the sterilizer. What about you? — xoxo darling, Hayden 

1. Pom Pom Garland, 2. More Beautiful Book, 3. Blanket, 4. Bow Tie Pants, 5. Bow Earrings, 6. Green Pajama Top, 7. Reindeer Stocking, 8. Mug, 9. 2021 Planner, 10. Placemats, 11. Texas Made Texas Modern, 12. Wallet, 13. Black Sweater, 14. Cheese Board, 15. The New York Times Explorer, 16. Plant Pot, 17. Coaster, 18. Christmas Tree Skirt, 19. Tassel Necklace, 20. Sterilizer, 21. New York City Transit Authority Graphic Standards Manual, 22. Stripe Clutch, 23. Socks, 24. Chocolates, 25. Pajama Top, 26. Decorative Pillow

Links from Around the Web

Gifts for book lovers.

Cabins for next fall (definitely thinking OR...).

Such a cool London apartment.

Shall we start a Stacey Abrams book club? I for one love a good romance.

Want to make this for dinner real bad.

Adore Jill.

Home self-care ideas that I can get behind.

37+ holiday treats that we should all try?

I want to be in the English countryside.

Read these!

Chrissy Teigen's heartbreaking story about the birth of her child.

Ooo let's go here.

A C A B

Definitely going to watch this new show.

Truly looking forward to a bunch of the things on this Everygirl list.

Info on the biggest grocery store markups.

Some things to do this month.

I want to go to Williamsburg & do all of these beautiful things.

Would love to stay at this Miami hotel.

A post COVID bucket list.

Great books for the kiddos with main characters of color.

Alex Rider is going to be a TV show (these were some of my favorite books as a kid). 

Such a cool DIY!

Donate to Fair Fight for the Georgia.

Some of the best travel books to read while we're stuck inside.

Going to volunteer for Vote Forward again.

Holiday DIYs to do while you're at home in December.