Monthly Muse: January 2025 Favorites

 Well, that was quite a month wasn't it? It'll go down as one of the worst Januarys known to man, rivaling only January 2020 which doesn't feel like a good omen.

But hey, at least it snowed a ton in New York! I cannot stress enough how happy the snow in January made me. It was a bright spot amidst all the chaos and soothed my soul for a bit. 

January was a low-buy month for me and I succeeded. There were minimal unnecessary purchases and it felt really good to not get anything new. There were times when I desperately wanted to press 'place order' but I didn't, which made me really proud. It's the first time in a while I was very intentional with spending, even going as far as to keep track of every single place my money went during the month.

I'm planning on keeping that up as we head into February, and maybe try to add on another task to help improve my life. I'll do just about anything to try to calm my nervous system and new habits, holding myself accountable and being confident in myself is a good place to start. 

Even though January was a low-buy month, I still have a few favorites, most of which were purchased before January 1st. You'll notice a pattern in the items I've chosen, and that's that they help me stay sane and organized. 

Graphic Image Datebook

I've gone through so many iterations of planners over the years, all of which are well documented on this blog, but over the course of the past two years, nothing I have in my arsenal has been working. Finally, after some research this year, I abandoned my Louis Vuitton agendas and pivoted to the Graphic Image leather bound weekly planner. I wanted something sophisticated, chic with an ideal layout; tons of space, weekly overview and something that was compact enough to come with me everywhere. After spotting the Graphic Image planner in Bergdorf Goodman before Christmas, I knew it was the right one for me. It has been keeping me organized and on top of things...my head finally feels clear.

The Everygirl Self-Care Planner

We're not done with planners quite yet. For years I've used the Papier Wellness Journal to keep me sane, practice gratitude and just stay on top of my moods and while I love it, I was getting a little bored with it. I saw The Everygirl Self-Care Planner in Target over Christmas and sort of fell in love with the new layout. It was fresh, interesting and welcomed more thoughtful reflection which I have been loving, It's really simple but offers a nice look back on the days. 

LoveShackFancy x Stanley Tumbler 

I have always been a loyal Simple Modern girlie. I loved my simple, sleek tumbler and never understood why someone would want an oversized, bulky and heavy Stanley cup. That is, until my friend gifted me a LoveShackFancy 40oz Stanley...my entire world has been changed. It is a ridiculously sized cup that makes me laugh whenever I look at it, but it is so perfect. While I still think my Simple Modern is better for everyday use, and keeps your drinks colder for longer and doesn't spill as easily, there's something about the Stanley that just feels right. Perhaps it's the larger straw or the handle, but I can't stop using it. I don't foresee myself getting another one or becoming a collector because that's a bit much for me, but having one is enough.

Hydrated, sane and organized is clearly motto for the year!

What did you love in January?
xoxo
B