I loooove reading and asked for a ton of books for Christmas/my birthday and wanted to share some new-to-me favorite books! a perk of each book listed is that they are all BEAUTIFUL so they can have a permanent place on the coffee table or nightstand. ?). right now, I have a pile of pretty books on my nightstand, on our coffee table, on the console under the TV, and then a few pretty favorite cookbooks out in the kitchen. I also like having some favorite books out in the apartment so guests can flip through them and soak up their inspiration as well! here’s my new books and why I love each!
52 lists for happiness: weekly journaling inspiration for positivity, balance, and joy by moorea seal
my sweet friend renee gave me this book (pictured above) for my birthday ? and it’s so pretty. the purpose of the book is make journaling easier and more meaningful. the author has 52 prompts asking you to write lists – what you’re grateful for, what your daily routines are, etc. and then asks you to reflect on what you wrote and take action in some way. I’ve been trying to be more intentional about starting each morning by drinking coffee and journaling, even for a few minutes, and this book makes it easy to get in the habit of journaling.
forest feast gatherings: simple vegetarian menus for hosting friends and family by erin gleeson
OMG I might just be the #1 forest feast fan. I read her first book religiously and so many of her recipes are my tried-and-true weekly favorites that I make over and over. her corn and cauliflower tacos with feta, Greek yogurt and hot sauce are one of my very favorite (EASY!) meals to make. her latest book focuses on food and drinks for gatherings, organized by each season and different themes. the cover and illustrations in the book are stunning (example below!) and my favorite thing is that all of her vegetarian recipes are SO easy and usually under five ingredients. [image via @theforestfeast]
molly on the range: recipes and stories from an unlikely life on a farm by molly yeh
this book is laugh out loud funny and I feel like I’ve become friends with the author, Molly, just by reading. she shares her life and food adventures from living in NYC to now living on a farm in North Dakota with her husband. I haven’t had a chance to try a recipe YET, but her recipes look delicious and she makes things that may seem daunting (read: homemade pizza dough) seem very simple. her book also has fun “infographics” like a mac and cheese flowchart, which is amazing and hilarious. ?
urban jungle: living & styling with plants by igor josifovic
if you’re a plant lover like I am, you NEED this book! it’s insanely inspiring and truly incredible. the book shows different homes (i.e. “urban jungles”) and shares more about plant care, some DIYs, and general plant inspiration. I’ve wanted a hanging plant (or like, 5) for awhile but this book reinforced that I NEED.
nutrition stripped: 100 whole-food recipes made deliciously simple by mckel hill
this book is quite popular on Instagram right now and for good reason – @nutritionstripped‘s recipes are incredible. they all make me want to eat healthier and live better. her turmeric milk is the bomb and I can’t wait to dive into her other recipes! i bought this book for my mother-in-law and then my sister hope bought a copy for me for Christmas!
in the company of women: inspiration and advice from over 100 makers, artists, and entrepreneurs by grace bonney
I’m purposely reading this book extra slowly so I can soak up all the goodness and inspiration. women are INCREDIBLE (duh) and this book highlights 100+ insanely amazing female entrepreneurs and artists. the photography is stunning and the interviews and stuffed with inspiring nuggets. expect quotes like “prepare yourself for the long haul, the rise and fall, and let neither define your self of self” (designer karen young) and “the world could always use more people who are interested in lifting up others, not just themselves” (model/activist christy turlington burns) and “be nice to people. stay humble. give back” (designer/artist/author/bohemian queen justina blakeney) and to be completely refreshed by these rockstar women.
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