5 Quick Things

Arlyn HernandezMarch 5, 202111 Comments

Friday! Friday! While lillördag is certainly helping me live less for the weekend, there’s no denying the magic that is Friday. The whole weekend is ahead, full of freedom. Charles used to do this thing where every Friday at work, he’d proclaim to his co-workers “Friday! The day of endless possibilities.” And he’s not wrong!

Here are my five quick things I wanted to share with you today:

Quick Thing #1

Good news! East Fork Pottery reached out to me after I declared my love for them in this post and sent me a 10% discount code good until 3/31 for you all (you can either use ARLYNHERNANDEZ at checkout, or just click here if you’re interested in purchasing anything and it’ll be automatically applied). They were nice enough to also send me a mug in their new Pinto color. It’s so beautiful I’ve taken to even drinking my water out of it so that I enjoy that process even more. The handle is perfect for putting all four fingers through it, and the stoneware it’s made from holds heat just right (it’s been great for keeping my hands warm on chilly winter days!). I hope you check them out.

Quick Thing #2

I stumbled upon this article on Repeller about Joanna Goddard. It’s from a few years ago, but it was nice to read through it and learn a little more about Joanna and the genesis of the website Cup of Jo!

Quick Thing #3

Since writing the post on my current makeup bag go-tos last week, a new purchase arrived in the mail and I had to tell you about it. I ran out of my normal CC cream and decided to try more from Saie, a clean, cruelty-free brand I’ve been loving lately. I ordered their Slip Tint tinted moisturizer and it’s no exaggeration to say that it is the best tinted moisturizer I’ve ever used. It has enough coverage so that I don’t have to spot correct with concealer if I don’t feel like it and it’s also not streaky like others I’ve tried. It leaves my face even in tone, moisturized, dewy (but not greasy), and still feeling very natural. I’ve worn it every day since and honestly, it keeps getting better. Here’s a quick snapshot I took of myself the other day to send to my sister (so I could convince her she needed it) with just the tinted moisturizer, Glossier cloud paint (linked on my makeup bag post), and Ilia mascara (also liked in that post):

Quick Thing #4

Uhh, this vegan fudgy chocolate orange bread looks SO GOOD and I think I’ll be making a loaf this weekend.

Quick Thing #5

A quick little checklist to go through to make yourself laugh, even when you’re in a very crappy mood. I did it the other day when I was super cranky, and by the third step, I was giggling.

See you tomorrow, friends!

Project 365

Rusty says:

March 5, 2021 at 6:16 am

I’m a big fan of Cup if Jo. I don’t often comment there though, because, you know, literary group, etc. and this ex-English teacher has issues with all the typos my numb hands make on the touch screen of my tablet. Maybe, once I can use my pc keyboard? I found tge quote in that interview so poignant, C.G. Jung quote:
“Loneliness does not come from being alone, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important.” Man, I relate!!!🥴
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Arlyn, you.are.gorg.eous!!! That tint is perfection on you. You gave such beautiful eyes! I never wear foundation but you’ve encouraged me to for the celebration of my friend’s life on Sunday! I still haven’t informed Mr Ex of my intention of going! Yikes!!!😳
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I’ve saved the fudgy orange cake recipe for freedom time. I dare say I’ll get back into baking, because therd will be people visiting and … visitors need to eat cake!😊
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I lurve those mugs! They speak to the potter in me.
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The giggle checklist was fun!🤗
Kelli says:

March 5, 2021 at 6:27 am

1. Those brownies look amazing.
2. That checklist reminds me of BJ Novak’s “Book with No Pictures” – I got it for my nephew years ago and reading it is hilarious. Might be a good addition to the checklist.
3. Thanks for the article on Cup of Jo – I’ve visited her site a few times, but didn’t know the backstory. Good stuff!
Have a great weekend, everybody!
1. Rusty says:
  
  March 5, 2021 at 6:36 am
  
  Kelli, I checked out your blog! 🤗 Go, you!!!
  Whoo hoo!
  I thought how hard it must be for you during the pandemic.
  How do you get @ staying safe and going out to eat???
  I mean, here in Aussie, things are mostly nirmal, spesh in Western Australia where live.
Emie says:

March 5, 2021 at 6:47 am

The Cup of Jo article was vert interesting. I usually check out her blog when I remember. There’s a post going on right now of people taking about foods they don’t like. The comments are sort of fun. Normally I’d say I like most every thing but when reading peoples dislikes I’m like, “ya, I’m not really a fan either”. Your make-up looks very natural with a hint of a dewy glow.
1. Rusty says:
  
  March 5, 2021 at 8:15 am
  
  Ha! I just read the latest on CoJ about couples being quarantined together.
  Made me remember that this has been my existence for.10.years!!!
  Nnnoooooooooooooooo!!!🥴
Remington says:

March 5, 2021 at 7:48 am

Happy Friday! Arlyn your eyebrows and hair are ::chefs kiss::
MellieMel says:

March 5, 2021 at 9:19 am

Arlyn, your skin looks uh-MAY-zing!! I’m going to have to buy some of that tinted moisturizer when mine runs out. I also wanted to say how much I love your recommendations and trust them. Everything you’ve recommended that I’ve bought has been 👌🏻. The latest being those ped socks from Target — I have been looking for no-show socks that don’t fall down and are thick enough to add a little padding but not too thick that my shoes don’t fit. You were right — they are perfect. THANK YOU!
1. Sam E. says:
  
  March 5, 2021 at 10:54 am
  
  My Target socks arrived yesterday and I also LOVE them and have found Arlyn’s recommendations to be uniformly great!
Sam E. says:

March 5, 2021 at 11:02 am

1. I have always been a Mug Person, especially a well-thrown piece of pottery (and I’m very particular about handle size: must be large enough to slip fingers through and far enough out to not burn your fingers). I finally ordered my first East Fork mug 6 weeks ago…and promptly ordered another, plus two Everyday Bowls. Now I’m tempted to get some Pinto…

2. Cup of Jo was one of the first blogs I read regularly; she actually lives in my old Brooklyn neighborhood, so the recommendations in particular were always spot on. I’ve never really commented there, but I enjoy the articles a lot – especially the Beauty Uniforms and the house tours. And yesterday’s post about the importance of seeing your partner through other people’s eyes? Perfect.

3. You look amazing. Those eyelashes are definitely convincing me that maybe I should start wearing mascara again, and perhaps I’m adding some Slip Tint into my basket too even though I’m loving the Ilia.

4. Tell us how it goes! I’m honestly not a huge chocolate person, but this is tempting.

5. BEEP BOOP!

Happy weekend 🙂
Pamela says:

March 5, 2021 at 4:33 pm

I think the Pinto mug from East Fork looks ready made to complement your new English Scone bedroom wall color😀.

I’ve visited Cup of Jo on rare occasion and have been taken by the “getting real” tone. The article was a great read and the interviewer seemed like a great match up to portray her story.

You look great sporting the tinted moisturizer in the picture. The coverage looks similar to foundation, but so natural. Gonna have to check it out and same with the Ilia mascara. Your lashes look beautiful!

That checklist was quite fun. Going to share that with hubby as he loves all things wordplay. He can greatly amuse himself uttering silly phrases to himself all day long!

That vegan chocolate orange loaf is one I’ll save to make for my vegan nephew when we hopefully have a holiday gathering later this year. Poor guy is the only vegan in the family and our holiday desserts rarely accommodate his diet.

Happy weekend, all!
Debbie says:

March 5, 2021 at 8:06 pm

I am very appreciative of your ringing endorsement of the Saie Slip Tint. This, along with the generous input from Sam E. the other day on your makeup bag post when I asked her about what she had used, gives me so many options to choose from as I search for a new tinted moisturizer. Your skin looks really smooth and even, absolutely gorgeous!