RISE + GRIND

I often find that early mornings are when I feel most inspired and invigorated for the day ahead. There's something about getting a good night of sleep, waking up with the sun, making a cup of coffee, and beginning my work day from my little sunshine-filled home workspace. 

The newest addition to our kitchen is our Mr. Coffee At-Home Pour Over for brewing up some morning goodness. I love how this setup has a little screen which walks you through a step by step guide of the pour over process! It’s been such a therapeutic and relaxing part of my morning routine as we’re getting closer to fall — staying cozy these September days with a dark roast in my hands and warm sunlight pouring in the windows.

This post is brought to you by Mr. Coffee, but as always, all opinions are my own!

HERE COMES THE SUN

Sunlight for the skin is like poetry for the soul — both arise in you a warm glow. Every afternoon, golden sunshine pours into my windows, always making me think about what light does to everything it touches. In a physical sense, light provides depth and contrast, brilliant highlights and shadow play. Metaphorically, when someone is full of light, you can feel their warmth, their kindness, their presence so vibrantly.

I just moved into my new apartment, and I’m still arranging and re-arranging the furniture around. All I knew is that my bed absolutely needed to be facing the windows so that I could bask in the light every time the sun comes around. Last night, in what feels like the first time in a long time, I sat down with my journal and a couple of my favorite books, and cozied up in my new favorite organic cotton sheets by Under the Canopy. 

The cotton used to make their soft & breathable sheets and pillowcases was grown and sourced responsibly, and contain no GMOs or pesticides. These practices respect both the Earth and the health of the farmers. Organic cotton also saves water, energy, & reduces your carbon footprint. All their paper packing is also Forest Stewardship Council certified! And best of all, because of the high-quality fibers in organic cotton, the sheets actually soften with each wash. So i’ll be spending these springtime evenings watching the sunset over the mountains from my bedroom window, surrounded by poetry and books and quiet time to reflect. These earth-friendly sheets will be available at Bed Bath & Beyond this fall.

This post is sponsored by Under the Canopy and the InfluenceHer Collective. All opinions are my own.