Hey there! Did you know that it is Friday?! Or, do you, like me, still have Christmas brain? I can barley keep track of the days. Part of me just wants to turn back to the comfort of routine, while the other part aches for more cookie-crowded leisure.

Mr. Pedantic spoiled me over Christmas, but one of my favorite presents was this vinyl. We are mildly fanatic about Michael and pretty much everything he has ever released, but this song won my heart over right away and I’ve had it on repeat for several days now.

Sparkling blood orange chai is the perfect winter tonic and one of the prettiest things you will ever drink. YAY for the return of prime citrus season!!

As we move towards the new year, it is time to start collecting fresh life supplies (i.e. calendars, planners, and journals.). Rifle Paper Co. is my go-to for all paper necessities, but especially agendas. This is my favorite planner ever.

Bon Appetit’s top 25 recipes is making me crave focaccia.

If you are looking to spruce up your pantry for the new year, this list has some pretty solid suggestions. While half have no appeal to me or my style of cooking, there are certainly a few gems.

I always get the urge to purge after Christmas, and this guide to weeding out clutter was spot on.

These are the odd in-between days where rhythm is hard to find, but they are not to be wasted! Tidy up your living space, consider new habits, and take some time to enjoy. Happy, happy weekend!

Sincerely,

Pedantic Foodie