Life
May 29, 2020

May 2020 Recap

Sharing my May 2020 recap – including a few new purchases, a new favorite restaurant, a can’t miss movie, and more!

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May 2020 RECAP

WHAT I BOUGHT 

white leather platform sneakers
high-rise denim shorts
striped high-waisted bikini tie front on piece – returned, didn’t fit me right
white eyelet midi skirt
nude ribbed midi dress
floral a-line dress
neutral button front maxi dress
white eyelet maxi dress

FOR THE HOME

down to earth book

WHERE I WENT 

Winston Salem – Joshua and I took a little day trip to Winston-Salem last week. We needed to get out a bit and wanted to have a little day date. We explored Reynolda Village, Reynolda Gardens, Reynolda House (the grounds), downtown, had takeout from the Village Tavern, and grabbed kombucha from Village Juice Co. – it was the perfect mini getaway. Check out my full travel guide for Winston-Salem for more ideas. 

MOVIES WATCHED

Bombshell – we watched this after watching The Morning Show and wow – just wow! I feel they are both must watches – really opens your eyes. Bombshell gives you a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; Fox News, and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.

RECIPES TRIED 

Homemade Granola – will share a recipe soon 
Feta Turkey Meatballs 
Strawberry Pie, Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies, and Bulgur Salad – all from Magnolia Table Vol. II 

WHERE WE ATE

The String Bean – I have mentioned this place every month of quarantine and that’s because we are truly obsessed. We have gone for takeout at least once every month. I’ve also mentioned this before but…. you haven’t had good fries until you’ve tried duck fat fries from String Bean!

Simonetti’s Italian – NEW LOCAL FAVORITE! This will forever be out pizza place now. Their servings are huge and the quality is amazing. Joshua and I picked up takeout and had a little backyard date a few weekends ago. Our conversation basically only consisted of us saying how big everything was and how amazing it tasted. 

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FAVORITE BLOG POSTS 

Ten Ways to Make Someone Feel Loved from Far Away – Hello Adams Family
Top 6 Best Self Tanners on Amazon – Navy Grace
2020 Denim Shorts Guide – It’s Casual Blog
5 Easy Paint Projects to do During Quarantine – My Style Vita

FAVORITE SONG

Southpaw – Kip Moore – yep, again this month. I love him. 

WHAT I WATCHED 

Still watching Riverdale and Dynasty. Riverdale has become A LOT more interesting lately and I am so thankful. Pretty sad Cole and Lilli broke up in real life but hopefully that isn’t the end game for Jug and Betty. Dynasty is continuing to kill it! Completely hooked! We started watching Entourage together. There are A LOT of seasons! We’re currently on season four. Both loving it. Eric is my favorite and we both cannot stop laughing at/with Drama and Turtle. 

FAVORITE FINDS 

the cutest striped tee for summer
a straw fanny pack that screams summer
sunscreen that protects you against sun, pollution, and blue light – use code LOUELLA15 for 15% off your order
the prettiest straw backpack

FITNESS UPDATE

Same, same on the FWTFL front – very strict on the low carb days and now a little more strict on other days as well. Have continued to change up my workouts basically every day. I’ve repeated a couple of my favorites I’ve tried since the quarantine started. Otherwise finding new ones is keeping things exciting and definitely keeping my body in shape. Continuing one to two walks a day. 

Thanks for reading my May 2020 Recap. Take a look back a previous monthly recaps here. 

Life
May 29, 2020

26 Comments

  1. Oh to Be a Muse wrote:

    I love a good roundup post. Definitely thinking about doing a weekend trip in June. It’s much needed.

    Posted 5.29.20
    • Laura Leigh | Louella Reese wrote:

      Glad to hear that! Definitely so nice to get out and have a little different scenery!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.30.20
  2. Lizzie wrote:

    Loved seeing your May recap! We just started watching Riverdale again and my hubby just finished watching Entourage. He loves that show haha!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

    Posted 5.29.20
  3. Lee wrote:

    I love your recaps! Your workout stories on IG keep me so motivated. Also I’m watching Dynasty too and it’s SO cheesy but SO good. I’m obsessed with the fashion.

    Posted 5.29.20
    • Laura Leigh | Louella Reese wrote:

      Aw thank you lady! Love hearing that 🙂 haha so glad you agree about Dynasty – definitely a guilty pleasure.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 5.30.20
  4. Crystal Levy wrote:

    I love this roundup!!!

    Posted 5.29.20
  5. Morgan wrote:

    Seems like this month was getting back to normal! What a relief right?!

    -Morgan
    the HER chronicles [] http://theherchronicles.com

    Posted 5.29.20
  6. Crystal Levy wrote:

    I love round-up blogs!! I love that straw fanny pack!

    Posted 5.31.20
  7. Stephanie wrote:

    Sounds like May became a much more interesting and fun month for you, with opportunities to actually travel and visit more restaurants. I bet it’s nice to have things opening back up again. VA is just now beginning phase one of reopening. Hoping and praying everyone stays safe! Here’s to June!

    Posted 5.31.20
    • Laura Leigh | Louella Reese wrote:

      Yes for sure! Definitely have enjoyed the opportunity to sit on restaurant patios. With you on hoping and praying that every stays safe and healthy!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 6.8.20
  8. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee wrote:

    This sounds like a great month! I’m going to try out these TV shows, I’ve been wanting to watch Dynasty for a while now. I was actually named after the family in that show “The Carrington’s” but it was the 1980s version of the show! So I feel like I need to watch it lollll. Xx.

    Posted 5.31.20
    • Laura Leigh | Louella Reese wrote:

      Absolutely! Oh my gosh you absolutely have to. It is such an amazing show – I love that you were named after them. I actually just connected with someone else that was named after Fallon from the show. So fun!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 6.8.20
  9. Sarah Lindner wrote:

    Sounds like things are getting back to a little sense of pre-covid normalcy! xoxo, Sarah

    Posted 6.1.20
  10. Jamaria Johnson wrote:

    This is an awesome post! My husband and I were debating taking a quick trip somewhere soon. We definitely could use the distraction! Xo

    Posted 6.1.20
  11. Adaleta Avdic wrote:

    Loving this concept of a monthly favorites across so many different topics. It’s been QUITE a month!

    Posted 6.1.20
  12. Amanda wrote:

    I haven’t watched the Morning Show because we sadly don’t have Apple TV, but I’m dying to watch because I used to be a reporter.

    Posted 6.1.20
  13. vera wrote:

    Super cute photo!

    Posted 6.7.20

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