When I was working on my Year In Review and looking back at posts and pictures from last year, I realized that somewhere along the way, I stopped doing my monthly favorites. I’m not sure how they fell off my radar, but I’m bringing them back!
Loving Lately is a roundup of new finds and old favorites I’m enjoying right now—a little mix of fashion, beauty, and home, or any random thing that’s been bringing me joy lately. I hope you’ll discover a few new favorites to love, too!
Jo-Lynne’s January Favorites
Pottery Barn
Waffle Weave Resort Robe
Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah Collection 5 Books Set
Aritzia
The Super Puff Mid Coat
Laura Geller
Hydrate & Glow 4-Piece Collection with Bag
Caslon
Rib Turtleneck Sweater
Paige
Annika Kitten Heel Bootie
Evereve
Rowan Puffer Vest
Marlyn Schiff
Beaded Coin Charm Necklace
MOTHER
The Weekend Flare Jeans in Wanted!
Beautypeak
Arched Full Length Floor Mirror
OPI
Nessa-ist Rose Nail Polish
Kobobon
Candle Warmer Lamp
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Hi! The Aritzia super puff… how did you find sizing? I’ve been wanting to order the mid calf length one for the extra cold days and fall/winter sporting events. I don’t have an Aritzia nearby to try it on. We’re similar size. I was thinking of ordering the medium. How do you think it compares to the higher technical brands? I’ve had my eye on Arcteryx as well. Thank you!!
The sizing is weird. I have tried on multiple of the Mid style – 2 trips to the mall, I tried S and M and felt like the S fit. Then the one that Paul ordered for me for Christmas was a small, and it was tight in the hips (also a different color than I wanted). I went back to the mall to return that, tried on the M, and it seemed quite roomy, but I figured that’s sort of the point, so I ordered a M in another color I didn’t really want b/c the Modern Taupe was sold out. Then it popped up online but only in the S so I ordered that, and it came in yesterday. It fits, but just barely. I don’t think it looks too small, and it isn’t feeling tight in the hips, but the sleeves when the thumbholes were on felt a tad snug/short. I just looked and there is ONE in the M in Modern Taupe, but it is back to full price. I got mine on sale. ARGH!!! So I am waiting for the other one to arrive in the M and then decide what to do. Does that help at all? Haha!
As far as the performance, it feels amazing on, and that stats on it are incredible. It has like every feature you would look for in a true winter coat. I feel like it’s a good investment for the price point, considering the price of Canada Goose and the like.
Kristin Hannah is one of my favorites too. The Great Alone is one of the best books I’ve ever read!
I like these posts, thank you.
I agree about Kristin Hannah. The Great Alone is a wonderful book. The Women and also The Four Winds. She’s one of my favorite authors as well. Ellylj
Glad to see the Loving Lately segment is back. Also like the Splurge or Save segment under the Daily Finds. More of those, please! I received a beautiful candle warmer lamp for Christmas and I’m really enjoying it. It seems the candle is much more fragrant than actually burning it – not to mention safer, sans flame.
How long does the scent of a candle last when using the warmer?
As long as you have it turned on, it warms the candle, and it makes it quite fragrant. It gets melted and watery, so you have to be careful and not move it until it hardens again. Also, you can adjust the intensity of the light, so if you keep it on low, it isn’t as fragrant as when the light is turned on high, but you can let it go all day on low.
Kristen Hanna has been one of my favorite authors for years now. Her books are so well researched and quite in depth. I had always assumed she was a lightweight romance novelist, but an older lady on an airplane highly recommended her, and after one book, I was hooked. I even got my husband to read The Great Alone, and he enjoyed it too.
I have already ordered the Laura Geller set from QVC. I am going to order the candle burner light since I love to have a candle burning year round, especially in our guest bathroom. I bet you will get a lot of wear out of your new coat.
I ordered my usual size 28 in the Mother: The Weekend Flare Jeans in Wanted! Returned as too tight. Ordered the 29 and the same. I have recently lost 12 lbs so I shouldn’t have to go up 2 sizes in this particular style. Frustrated.
That’s weird—and I agree, very frustrating. I didn’t find that to be the case.
I have two pair of Mother jeans, ordered two years apart. Both are two sizes above my usual size.
Kristin Hannah’s Nightingale is one of my favorites of all time.
The Great Alone was a fabulous book! Just started The Four Winds. I love these posts as well! Thank you.
I’ve read the Nightengale but none of the others yet. Sounds like the Great Alone is the one to read from the comments. Did you ever try out the Kristin Harmel books I recommended? I really like her writing. Historical fiction. Start out with “The Book of Lost Names.”
I’m glad you are doing “What I’m Loving” again. Enjoy those. I also really enjoyed the 5 ways to wear(vest) post.
PS……I just had to come back on to voice my opinion on candles. Ladies, unless you are burning CLEAN candles the others are so toxic to your health, whether burning or under the warmers. Just getting all fragrances out of your life is best. If you want to start, try using Branch Basics products. I love their products. I can’t have fragrances, so use these products and they send really good healthy informative emails to keep your house CLEAN. I use their cleaners, clothes soap, hand pump soap. Just a thought. Have a great day.
I ordered the WHBM gray jeans on line as they offer the short length in regular sizes. I love that…33” inseam is super long on me, and petite size doesn’t fit me well. These jeans are the bomb! They fit great, are soft and I love the gray jeans trend. I’m so excited to wear them, thank you for the suggestion. I’m also going to try the OPI wicked polish at my next manicure. Great red for this time of year. I love the mirror and the lamp. Our son recently moved out and I’m refurbishing his room into a guest room. Theses two items will work great. Thank you for sharing what you’re loving lately.