In recent times, I have been sharing monthly life updates (see May’s, June’s, and July’s), however, I have missed sharing updates on an-almost weekly basis with y’all! So, I am going to get back into that brief and more concise format of updates. I am excited to share more frequent life updates that are MUCH easier to put together than a monthly update. Needless to say, here we go!
August is one of my FAVORITE months and August 2024 has not disappointed so far. I truly love the Summer lull and the so-called dog days of Summer that August brings. To kick off August, I visited my best friend Lindsay in Indianapolis (see one of our adventures this time around here) and Chicago (here). We have decided to make a Summer Midwest adventure a Summer tradition moving forward, too (!!!!). And, back at home, I have enjoyed some fun times on the town and some lowkey times at home with Papa and Rosie. August 2024 has truly been a great balance of fun and relaxation.
- Thrifting for Fall – This Fall 2024, I have LOVED getting to thrift at my local Salvation Army and 2nd Avenue thrift shops to find some adorable finds to wear for the upcoming season. Many of these pieces are designer household names, such as Theory, Nicole Miller, Tory Burch, and Alice + Olivia. I *even* found an Oscar de la Renta (!!!!!!) caftan that I plan to style for my final Summer trip (more on that below!) for $3.75! I also found a Giorgio Armani work dress in July, too. While I am pretty much shopped out for Fall 2024 fashion, I am SO excited to style many of the name brand pieces that I found for this upcoming season. And, soon, I plan to share more thrifting content here and on Instagram (follow me @_thepinkchickadee).
- Summer Restaurant Week – my friends Briana, Torie, Brittany, and I tried Smoke & Mirrors – a rooftop bar looking over Washington, DC’s stunning skyline – and Ambar (Clarendon location in Arlington!) – an adorable Balkan cuisine restaurant that offers unlimited small plates for DC Summer Restaurant Week. I LOVED getting to enjoy several moments catching up with and vibing with each of my friends. Truly, friendships are a gift and I am striving to find more moments to be together with friends, especially before we all may have more commitments in life in the coming years.
Smoke & Mirrors
Ambar – Clarendon location
- Mamma Mia! The Musical – My best friend Haley and I since March have planned to see Mamma Mia! The Musical when it came to the Kennedy Center for a matinee performance! It did NOT disappoint (!!!!!). Mamma Mia! Is my favorite musical and gives me SO many memories of my study abroad time in London (here). I LOVED getting to experience this incredible musical again, but this time, close to home and with Haley. We had such a great time and enjoyed getting a nice early dinner afterwards at Tatte’s Foggy Bottom location (which ALSO did not disappoint!).
- Emily in Paris Pop-Up – My friends Briana, Torie, and I went to check out the exclusive Emily in Paris Pop-Up at Morris American Bar in Washington, DC *just* before I jetted off to the Midwest. While the menu is mostly drinks and small plates (macarons included for dessert!), the vibes were immaculate and ALLL-THINGS Emily in Paris! We enjoyed complimentary Lillet x Emily in Paris-themed shots, cocktails, and charcuterie and took several photos (!!!). All in all, a great time to celebrate the brand-new Emily in Paris season that I’ve enjoyed watching!
- Nationals Game – This time around, I *finally* went to a Washington Nationals baseball game AND got to see the President’s Race (!!!!). Normally, I’m never paying attention to see the President’s Race or have already left the game – whoops! As a Prospective Member of the Manor House Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, the ladies of Manor House invited me and others to the game, which was SO fun. It was great to get to know some of the fellow DAR ladies better than the brief times I have met them in the past.
- A brief trip to Delaware – To kick off August, I visited my Dad, Step Mom, and Yorkie aka my “Sissy” Ginger for a quick two days in Delaware. We went to the beach, dinner at The Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound (here), and time watching The Olympics. While a quick trip, it was a memorable and special one, too!
- Planning for my final Summer trip – For about 2 years, my friends Bryn and Maxwell and I have been looking at going to visit Maxwell in Hawaii where he is attending college at. SO, finally, after 2 years, Bryn and I are packing our bags for a week getaway and saying Aloha to Honolulu! My thrifted Oscar de la Renta caftan, alongside LOTS of Lilly Pulitzer shifts I’ve thrifted throughout this year will be coming along with me for my furthest trip away from home. I am SO excited for Hawaii and to see Maxwell’s stomping grounds for these past few years with Bryn.
All in all, the (more than) first half of August 2024 has been memorable for sure. One of the biggest lessons that I’ve learned this month so far is to find joy in the little things, the mundane, and to count your blessings.
XOXO – Katie <3
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