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I can’t believe we are already halfway through February of 2022!! Time sure is flying by! January was a really lovely, productive month. Read on for my January 2022 Month in Review to see what I did, where I went, what I wore and what I’m looking forward to in February!
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Grey Floral Dress Outfit & January 2022 Month in Review
Outfit Details
& Other Stories Floral Dress (same dress in blue in this post) | Alexandre de Paris Ribbon Headband c/o | Ring (similar) | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick | Urban Stems Florals | Anthropologie Mirror | Pink Futon (similar) | Halo Hair Extension (use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10% off!)
What’s New?
- My hubby got the C-illness so we were in separate rooms for half of the month (he’s much better now!)
- I also took a bit off a work break so that I could relax, plan and learn new skills!
- I got my chipped tooth fixed, then fixed again – ugh! Still putting off my wisdom teeth removal because I’m terrified. Please send positive thoughts my way <3
Health Updates:
- Digestive issues were pretty good! There was a little bit of bloat but for the most past, no issues – yay!
- January was much more relaxed than December but I stayed busy for the most part. No real work outs since my husband was home sick for a long stretch of the month (didn’t want make too much noise as he was sleeping a lot of the time). February is looking up already though!
- Husband update – His back and all other issues seem to be healed! He is feeling much better after being sick. And his dad is doing much better with the broken leg (my hubby was staying the night with him many nights so glad to have him back).
What I Watched
TV/Streaming/Movies
- Archive 81 – Really liked this one! Highly recommend!
- The Righteous Gemstones – For some reason, this show is so funny to me lol!
- Ozark – We loveee this show! Finished it SO fast and ready for the last half of the season.
- Hart of Dixie – an old favorite! I always alternate between this, Gossip Girl or some other girly, easy to watch show haha
- Clueless – One of my favorite movies!
- The Tinder Swindler – Very interesting documentary! Highly recommend if you like this kind of thing!
- The World According to Jeff Goldblum – Always a fun show to watch!
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye – Loved watching this! Really interesting story.
Soooo excited for Mrs. Maisel eeeeek!
What I Listened To
Music
- XM Radio – 50s and 60s music, and lots of early 2000s throwbacks haha!
Where I Went
- Stayed home 🙂 But went for a few drives around the outskirts of the city (the hills are finally green again!)
Products I Tried
- All of the products from my Friday Unboxing!
January Best Sellers
What I Bought
- A beautiful secondhand dress! Photos coming soon <3
Favorite Outfits From January
- I absolutely love these adorable white cowgirl boots!
- Obsessed with this girly leather jacket outfit!
- This pretty rose gold outfit is so dreamy!
Most Popular Blog Posts from January
Video Content from January
- 2021 Reflection & 2022 Planning
- Feminine Fashion Trends & Predictions
- Eco Friendly Sustainable Footwear Haul
- Best Vegan Handbags
Seasonal Bucket List Check In
I had a VERY productive January! I crossed off 12 out of 15 of my goals or started working on them. Here are the items I checked off from my Winter Bucket List this past month:
- Go for a Drive – we went for a drive on the outskirts of town to see the green hills!! I’m hoping that we have another super bloom this year <3
- Make a Gingerbread House – we didn’t have time during the holidays but we still have a kit so we’ll probably make it for Valentine’s Day (it’s pink!)
- Clean Out My Coat Closet – I did a little one 🙂
- Create a Morning Routine – still working on it <3
- Journal Everyday – starting to get more consistent!
- Create My 2022 Vision Board – finished!
- Treat Myself – bought myself a pretty dress and took some time out for self care!
- Clean Out the Garage – FINALLY took in our recycling and cleaned out most of the cardboards boxes from when we moved… last year LOL!
- Play More Music – I’ve playing a bit more guitar lately 🙂
- Make a List of Goals – yes! Made goals for personal and professional. I talked about them in my goals post and video.
- Learn Something New – I learned a ton of techy stuff for the blog!
- Take Some Time for Myself – I’ve been taking more bubble baths and doing more mask/spa days (even my husband has been requesting a mask lol!!”
Annual Goals Check In
You can find all of my 2022 goals here! 2022 Goals will be up soon!
- Prioritize Myself – I burnt myself big time during the last half of 2021. I’m learning more and more that I need to have a more balanced life in terms of where time is spent in my personal and professional life. I decided to take time for myself in January, something that I haven’t really done. I had to make uncomfortable sacrifices but I have to say that it’s been worth it to take care of myself. Moving forward, I’m really going to work hard on this balance because self-care is an absolute necessity. I have to leave enough time to do things that are relaxing, inspiring and enjoyable. I think that this will make me a more productive and happier overall 🙂
- Take Action – While I did take more time for myself in January, I also put more time toward tasks and ideas that I had put off for so long. I did A LOT of learning and re-learning (not always fun but necessary) and starting FINALLY working on and mapping out ideas that I have wanted to implement for years. I also did a lot of thinking about my future and what I want for this little blog of mine. I’m excited to start putting these ideas into action this year!
What I’m Looking Forward to in February
- My 7 Year Blog Anniversary!! (It was actually yesterday! Post to come soon <3)
- Establishing a Realistic and Balanced Routine
- More Consistent Workouts
Hope you loved my January 2022 month in review!
What did you do in January?
xo
Despite your husband being sick you had a productive month! I’m glad he’s feeling better now. I’m excited for Mrs Maisel too! Your photos are beautiful!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Yes, I did!! He’s feeling so much better 😉 Aw thanks so much Jill! I can’t wait to watch it!!
Hope your husband feels better soon. Glad you still were able to have a productive day. Loved your monthly review and those flowers are so cheerful. Check out my new post and follow me on Instagram. Have a great weekend hun 🙂
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He’s feeling much better <3 Thanks so much for the well wishes, Heather! I thought I was already following but let me check!
Oh my gosh, Lizzie, these photos are magnificent! I love all the detail and all your bright bursts of floral happiness! As for your wisdom teeth, all I can say is don’t wait too long. I waited approximately 22 years after I was first told that I needed them out. I waited because I was terrified. And it ended up turning into emergency surgery in my 40’s…the sooner you do it, the sooner it’s done, the sooner you don’t have to feel that fear or anxiety. Sending you lots of positive energy!
Shelbee
Thanks so much Shelbee! So happy you like them <3 Ugh!! I've needed them out for a while but there were insurance issues TWICE and they refused to remove them even though it's clear that they need to be. Now that the insurance has approved it, I've been so scared. I had to get laughing gas when I went in to re-do fillings a couple months ago – I was on the verge of a panic attack. And when I went in for my wisdom teeth consultation, they noted that there is a nerve close to one of the teeth so I'm hoping it doesn't cause any problems. My husband's insurance just switched so I'm waiting on the card to schedule. Will be done ASAP but still freaking out. 🙁 Thank you!!
I love the colors and flowers of your posts! So very pretty and cheerful. I hope your husband feels better real soon.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rosemary
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Thanks so much Rosemary!! I appreciate that <3
So sorry to hear that your husband got the ‘rona—hope he’s feeling better now!
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He’s feeling much better 🙂 Thanks so much for the well wishes, Cheryl!
Glad your husband is feeling better!
Love seeing your month in review! Hart of Dixie is one of my favorites too! Along with Gossip Girl. I love the idea of a seasonal bucket list. I definitely need to give that a try.
Thanks so much Ashley! Yes, love those too! You should 🙂 It keeps me accountable hehe!
Glad your husband is feeling better, I was also stuck in one room for 2 weeks just before Christmas and had to cancel all the plans! I’m absolutely enjoying the photography, beautiful flowers xx
Elegant Duchess xx
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Thanks so much beauty! Oh no!! Yes, we had a strange Christmas too. Definitely wasn’t what we pictured but it’s okay! So happy you like it <3
I want to see The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Tinder Swindler! I’m glad you enjoyed them both! I’m glad your husband is feeling better!
I really liked both! The Eyes of Tammy Faye was really interesting! Loved seeing more of the story from her point of view. And the Tinder Swindler was interesting in the way that people fell for his antics – it’s just crazy!! I just finished watching Inventing Anna as well – really liked it! Thanks so much Laura!
I also watched Tammy Faye, Gemstones, Archive 81, Tinder Swindler — all very good. Glad to hear that your hubs is doing much better. I got my wisdom teeth out like 15 years ago but it was no big deal. You don’t feel a thing and recovery was quite easy. A lot of smoothies and no straws, lol. Congrats on your 7 years of blogging!
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Yes! So good! have you seen Inventing Anna? I just finished it and really enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the well wishes! Ugh I’m super nervous but that definitely helps. And I love a good smoothie 😉 Aw Thanks so much <3
I’m so glad that things are looking up for everyone health-wise! Sickness and body pains are no good at all. Hopefully February (and the rest of this year) bring lots of good health your way! Also, I’m definitely gonna need to see that pink gingerbread house in action soon! That sounds adorable. Loved reading this wonderful update on your life 🙂
Me too!! It’s been a crazy time haha. Oh my gosh, it’s the cutest!! I’ll have to post photos 😉 Thanks so much Stephanie!
This dress is so pretty! I need to watch the Tinder Swindler, I heard it’s a good one! Glad your husband is feeling better 🙂
Thank you so much Amanda! You do! It was an interesting story. Loved Inventing Anna too if you haven’t seen it!
Aww that sucks about your husband getting sick but glad to hear he’s on the mend! and wow your seventh blogiversary! What a thing to look forward to!
Thank you so much Deborah! He’s feeling so much better now <3 I know! It doesn't feel like it's been that long at all!
I love seeing wrap-up posts! I’m glad your husband was able to recover from being sick and that you don’t have to quarantine separately now. My step-mom caught it in January and spending half the month alone in my room was so difficult!
Thank you so much Alexis! Me too 🙂 Oh no! It was no fun – I missed him. But I was extra productive so there’s that hehe!