Best of 2023 ✨
The books, the recipes, the travel, & purchases that ranked #1 this year!
My word of 2023 was DELIBERATE and I’m pretty proud that it was a theme I carried through most of the year. Deliberate with my time, who I spent it with, deliberate with purchases, and trips, paying attention to what made the biggest impact after every month. I started a monthly roundup of favorites on Tik Tok to measure my favorites so with the new year just hours away, no better time than to wrap 2023 with a whole years worth of bests!
Best of 2023: BEST RECIPE!
Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
If you’re already following me on Instagram, you know cooking is my jam! Narrowing down one favorite was no easy task so a Top 10 is already in the works. But if there’s one recipe that stands out, John & I made this salad on repeat over the summer and it comes up in conversation all.the.time. Sweet corn is synonymous with summertime and in combo with grilled zucchini, pesto & basil, it also TASTES like summer ! Pro-tip: the recipe calls for walnuts, but toasted pine nuts instead make it 👌🏻.
🍴https://www.wellseasonedstudio.com/grilled-corn-salad-with-zucchini/
Best of 2023: BOOK
I may not have hit my reading goal this year, but I definitely broke my record for quickest read when I started this series. Fair warning: It’s SMUT. Never in my wildest dreams would I have voluntarily chosen a series based on faeries, but hot faeries and steamy sex scenes will have you flipping pages quicker than you ever imagined. Trust me and it’s 4.8 Goodreads score. You would be doing yourself a disservice by only purchasing the 1st book, because every book gets better and better! 🔥
🛒 https://amzn.to/3RY0kjY
Best of 2023: TRAVEL DESTINATION
This year my husband and I crossed off a few bucket list trips, but a tiny town in California stole our hearts. We only planned a few days in Carmel-By-The-Sea, but right at check-in we knew this would be a destination repeater for years to come.
My itinerary for the perfect weekend 🧳
Best of 2023: Purchases
If you knew me, you know I love a list. My monthly roundups on Tik Tok forced me to think how my purchases elevated my everyday and the overall theme was in the basics. From 2 hair products that vastly improved my hair health, the sneakers that withstood 40,000 steps a day across Europe, and the coziest pajamas, here are my Top 5 purchases of the year, plus a few honorable mentions.
5. Tangle Teezer Hair Brush https://rstyle.me/+z9NPPyky_MIuugD8AZsZdA
4. Lululemon T-Shirt https://rstyle.me/+R-q2YHpxZ7V4kBMoNT1k9w
3. Cole Haan Sneakers https://rstyle.me/+XEogJGpPpEWhyaV2J4DU6Q
2. Nordstrom Pajamas https://rstyle.me/+rxAuZq3uhUqRpKhnnb-BHA
1. Clare V. Bag https://rstyle.me/+KUK3IWjPM2RtPDWwaHjdpg
My #1 purchase this year should come as no surprise as I’ve devoted many a videos to its practicality. I purchased in April and not a day has passed that I haven’t had this on hand. If you’re packing for travel, it lays flat and the size allows it to be comfortable while surprisingly spacious. More chic than the popular belt bag styles, but the best feature is the ability to swap straps, or even adding a hand strap to create a completely unique style.
Honorable mentions:
Wide leg trousers ( my most worn & most comfortable )- https://rstyle.me/+NpqrKkzF-tswkHvxOgwUUw
Haus Labs Foundation ( I wear shade 160 Light Neutral) - https://rstyle.me/+tZ_nu80dKAehXwWl8nb1lQ
Gucci Clogs ( well worth the splurge, consider them luxury crocs. Insanely comfortable, washable, and cute) - https://rstyle.me/+1DqwlBgdvdIhzoLqTEEryA
Liquid Spell Hair Magic (adds body, protects from heat, and has added an undeniable shine) - https://rstyle.me/+CxWZWse3jnfT8Shnj8LlSg