HOME VLOG: decorating for spring, feeling discouraged & book talk!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Spend the day with me at home!! Decorated the house a little bit for spring with the home decor I got at target (and the decor closet haha), got honest about how I'm feeling right now, shared a new breakfast recipe I'm lovingggg, and shared my reaction to the end of ACOWAR!!!
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HAPPY FRIDAYYYY!!! let's spend the day at home together ❤
I hope you record some of the 10K race!!
I’m so proud of you 🥇
You should take those tiles in your office closet and make something for outside, either a serving plate, a plant holder, hot plate things to protect your tables, make a Trey for a flight of drinks. I’m sure you are WAAAAAAY more creative than I am so I know you can think of something, BUT I’m so ready for a creative Tara (and maybe Mitch-y Boy) vlog. It’s been too long!!!! Let’s make something!!!! ❤
even if you don’t finish it in your original time goal, you’re still finishing a 10k, which is an amazing accomplishment 🩵 just think about where you are now compared to before you started running!
I feel like you would enjoy Fantasy books by Brent Weeks. Darker and less romance but still so good
Love a good day at home
Put felt circles on the bottom of the wood square samples and use them as coasters or trivets under candles plants or hot pots if u use as a coaster put small felt to absorb lol
Was totally going to say this same thing... thought I'd check to see if anyone else said it first, and ya did! 😄
Don’t get discouraged, Tara! You just did 10k…who cares how slow you did it! You did it and that’s badass. You have your whole life to get faster.
I was in a run club and really starting to enjoy running for the first time in my life. I was ice skating and going to yoga every week and just out here living my best life. I was set to go on a huge international trip and see my friend get married… Then I broke my ankle pretty horrifically and it was such a reality check. You have no control over life and what happens to you. I was so guilty of thinking I could plan out everything and it would all go my way but the universe had different ideas. Is it incredibly frustrating to not be able to do all the things I used to while I’m healing from surgery? Yeah. But I’ll get back to it all and so will you! You just weren’t on the right schedule but you will be ❤ I have had to be so patient with myself and my journey, which is definitely not easy for me. Be proud of how far you’ve come, even if it’s not where you want to be! :)
omg so random but seeing the grass / green leaves in your yard!!! 😍spring is FINALLY springing 🙌
right?!?!? sooo happy about it
omg throne of glass yes! that series is perfection. I have been hoping you would read them.
You need some books on the shelfy, beautiful job. I am loving how you are shopping your house boutique, GREAT!
I was cheering you on so hard during your 10K run, Tara! I'm proud of you for pushing through ❤
The clear wineglasses on the shelf; maybe not.
I thought about switching the utensil holder as soon as you unpacked and was wondering why you didn't hahahah
Also I think the shelves aren't deep enough for a good size bin? Maybe just put all time decor stuff / holders / plants on the shelves so it's easy for you to combine with the seasonal decor that you put in a bin each and store there on the ground ?
Always an inspiration to watch your vlogs
for those extra tiles, i would sand them and cut them into coasters. it'll go perfectly on your little table in the living room 😊
The mental game is always the toughest so great job! Keep talking positively during your workouts and races - it really can keep you going when you’re fatigued! Always good to taper before a race, so running 1-2 miles before the race can be helpful too (for the future) Good luck on Sunday! (FYI I’m a very slow runner)
Tara felt circles with sticky backs on those samples to prevent any scratches and you have either coaster's or trivets or base to hold something else (?)
For the kitchen shelves, the bottom isn’t bad but I would adjust the coffee cups so that the handle of the one on the left is behind the other one. You could add a photo or something to make it more personal. The top shelf though… the clear wine glasses don’t do anything, I would remove them. You need more height variation on top because there’s so much height above the shelf. Try using books and things to elevate different items. Like I would put a couple of coasters under one of the blue wine glasses to elevate it then stack a couple of books on the other side and put something taller on top of them, maybe something darker in colour. I like to take jackets off of hardcover books and turn them around so that the pages show instead of the spine to make them less noticeable and then it doesn’t matter what the book is because the title isn’t visible. Layering things either on top of each other or in front of other things helps it look more lived in/comfortable rather than a shelf at Crate & Barrel
I thought Wings and Ruin would be my favorite but then Silver Flames…omg it was so good I was obsessed, def my #1. It made me love Nesta so much and it’s spiiiicy 🥵 She needs to hurry up and release the next one she’s currently working on!!
Silver flames is an amazing book so so so much character development
Tara!! If you want to achieve that true dark green yummy matcha flavour then skip the TJs matcha, that one and Costco matcha is mainly for baking!! The powder should look super dark green if that helps ❤
You could use the wood samples as coasters for your drinks
The next book in line is also really good!!
Great house boutique
Happy Friday girl! You did 10k! That was inspiring!
I'm ADDICTED to strawberry matcha lattes now cause of you! I make em at home with the Hershey's strawberry syrup and it's so delicious 🤤❤
You could turn the wood samples into coasters or a tray of some sort with like round edges using your dad’s power tools
Where have you been girly?? Let me get into it.. I know it’s going to be goooood!!!❤❤❤❤LETS GO TARA❤
This might be a really weird question but why don’t you boil your own eggs? I live in the Netherlands and have honestly never seen anyone have store-bought hard boiled eggs 😅
I made coasters out of my samples or you could use them as art (paint them or add a picture). I like to hoard and DIY too, lol
Hello Gorgeous
Love when you refresh for the season. Your home and taste is awesome. You could use those 3 tiles you paid 60 bucks for, for trivet on your kitchen counter. ❤ Abbotsford, B.C.
I’m still in full ACOTAR hangover, but I’m starting Throne of Glass now. I hope it cures me. 😅
Would you ever consider getting a professional organiser to help you organise your decor storage, draws/dresser and cupboards ect? X
Ooof can you link your yellow top
I watched anyone but you with my boyfriend it’s so good
I think you should add some art to your kitchen shelves! It would add color and height to the area and fill the space nicely!
ACOSF is my favorite of the series. Definitely read Throne of Glass before you read Crecent City.
I want to start running. I am finally able to feel like myself. I’m 4 months postpartum (3rd c-section delivery). I am also a plus size gal 😊 any tips to become a runner?! I am on the treadmill and walking and that’s a great start for sure but so ready to be back to feeling great.
The wood samples could be used as coasters.
This might be a weird question, but which toaster do you have? Do you have a link?
Books 2 & 3 in the series for me ❤
HOW ARE YOU NOT BAWLING READING THAT ENDING
one of my favourite places to look for plants is ikea.. they have real and fake for a good price 😊
If you run the marathon on ur period, in less than an hour, with your amount of training. In my brain, that is Olympic level commitment. 😂 You are an incredible inspiration for those ppl who have run on their goal lists.👏
You made me run for 1 week and I gave up but lol going to re try because watching you criticize yourself for a freaking marathon makes me feel like I can do better. I can do butter 🧈...simply, I can do butter.
Hey Tara, do you mind sharing your pace and time taken along with kms? I am also trying to be better at running, build it slowly. So, it’ll help.
I think you should focus on your own times!! it's not helpful to compare imo 🩷
Where is the rug from by your front door? Love it!!
urban outfitters!!!
Are you buying ceremonial grade matcha? If not, try that xx
If you're not doing it consistently, start taking your iron supplements! I've found that taking them specifically on the week of menstruation helps a lot with the energy level
I would try to resell the RH wood pieces on FB marketplace or something similar!
Tara do the race, baby steps and even if you have to walk doing this it would be major a thing and you can only improve from there on.
tara im a runner myself not 10k but still we just have to give ourselves grace with it
You have to read the book by Robinne Lee. Really enjoyed! 🔥🔥🔥
I was finishing acowar at work and anytime I was interrupted (rightfully so because I was indeed working) I wanted to tell these people they had no idea what they were doing to me
Appreciate the spoiler warning/timestamp!
Tara, you go girl! I’m routing for you. JUST DO IT!!!!!! 🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️🏃♀️➡️ 10K🎉🎊🎈🎈🪅🤗🤩
First again!! 🎉
At new the next book is still fayra and rys ....5 book is nesta.....if you love this desires please read AGlass Throne series by Sarah I mass...you should love them
i so watched that movie 3 days before you did. Spicy I didn't know she did spicy movies. A very good short romantic movie. anyone but you is next thanks for the recommendation.
Congrats on the 10km
I feel like there were hints of a boyfriend in this vlog 🤔
Immediately stopped what i was doing this.
The Champaign glasses need to go
I just have to say, a little over a year ago, I wrote a comment that I was pregnant & so scared that I was going to lose my baby. I have my sweet girl & she is just over 6 months now. I received the sweetest feedback on my comment & I could not be more thankful. Your content has gotten me through SO much over the last 10 years! Much love from TX 🤍
Congratulations on your baby girl and motherhood is a challenging but you are doing an amazing job ❤ sending you love
Congratulations!!!! Texas gal here too!
I am also from 😊Texas congrats ❤
Also from Texas and congrats on your baby girl! A mommy’s worries never ends and I’m so happy for you.
I had the shittiest day, and this just brought me so much joy to hear. Congratulations momma! And happy Mother’s Day this Sunday! ❤
Idea for your decor closet: a rolling shelf. That closet is so deep it makes it hard to fully utilize. But if you build a shelf on wheels you can have a TON of storage space for decor that you can roll out to access all of it.
My therapist once said to me “ imagine you were saying your negative self talk to your friend, would you feel good about saying it? Or would you show them compassion, and even congratulate them on how far they’ve come?”
You worked hard!! Your body needed rest you gave it, I understand the disappointment - but you’ve still gained so much experience! One day a 10k is gonna be NOTHING for you. You got this.
I used to run a 10k each year with my family and hardly trained. I did not run it fast (walked a lot of it) and it was mostly for fun. Once you get there, the energy is contagious and you’ll crush it. It’s an accomplishment no matter what your time is! ❤
this is encouraging, thank you!! ❤
Re your matcha journey, it doesn't look like you're using matcha. I think you're using a match latte mix which usually has other ingredients mixed in like milk powder, etc. Maybe try using organic ceremonial grade matcha
You should switch your decor closet with your pr/extra makeup closet!! It would be easier to put pr in the downstairs closet and your decor would all fit in the upstairs closet!! ❤
having watched this vlog after seeing your insta stories on the 10K on sunday and seeing how happy you were and how proud you seemed, with your dad and your cousin, it's really heartwarming. It reminds me that we just have to DO IT. We can't ever doubt ourselves, we could be missing out on something amazing out of fear of failing.
I'm so glad you went Tara! PROUDDDDD!
As a girly who picked up running as an adult about four years ago I’ve literally never finished a 10K in under an hour 😂 And I’ve done marathons and ultramarathons since then so don’t beat yourself up about time just get out and push yourself and have fun!!
thank you for this!! actually makes me feel better haha ❤
OMG your ACOWAR reactions girl I FEEL U!!!! I went crazy in those last pages my goddddd! I still think about the series DAILY!! Can’t wait for you to get to ACOSF I love Nesta’s story🥹🥹🥹
Yes! I couldn’t stand Nesta until ACOSF, and now she’s my favorite! Such a good book!
I say cut the wood samples into smaller squares, put whatever its need to make them more durable to liquids and turn them into coasters?
Replace the clear champagne glasses with gold frame artwork. Target has a bunch of small ones. The paintings are well done & will add a pop of color. Good luck.
Take the clear glasses off and add the cutting board back up.
Do not feel discouraged! You haven't quit and it normal to have peaks and troughs of motivation. You are far closer now to your 10k goals than when you started running. Keep going Tara xx
I think with the shelves in the kitchen swap out the clear Champaign glasses for the small chopping board xx
running a 10k under an hour and running a 10k in 2 hours is still running 10k and that’s a huge accomplishment!! you’re doing amazing and it only gets better from here. good luck with race day!
aw tara! don't beat yourself up! you killed that run man. you pushed yourself and made it to 10k. that within itself is an achievement. depending on how your body is this sunday, you'll still going to crush it. how do i know? cause you worked hard and made it here. i have a feeling you'll kill that race. always remember you have a long time to get faster. enjoy this weekend. 🥰
I've been a runner for about 2 years and I just wanted to say don't be so hard on yourself! Beating an hour is an ambitious goal and not something most beginner runners can do (as you have to go a little faster than a 6:00-minute pace the entire time). An average 10km can be anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half! You're absolutely going to crush it on Sunday, no matter what your time is!
thank youuu ❤
You're honestly a super star for even doing 10k at all, don't get down on yourself! I can't even make myself do a single workout lately and SO desperately wish i had half your drive!
Anytime Tara wears a pop of color I fall in love hahah. That yellow looks great on you!
The internal dialogue while you’re on the treadmill is literally me when I workout😂
For the wood samples you can use them for coasters or plant saucers or as Trays for nick nacks things like that if you can't seem to get rid of them 😊
Hmmmmm……the last two times I watched you, there was two servings of food plated. 🤔🤔🤔
i just want to say, on thursday i just walked a corporate 5k on a real hot day in florida and that was HARD and we were all exhausted and covered in sweat. completing a 10k or anything near it is a big deal! the fact that you are putting yourself out there and doing that is awesome! how you feel is absolutely valid, but i hope you can feel proud of yourself and your body for this accomplishment 🤍 good luck tomorrow!
I was watching the part of you talking about wings & ruin on the treadmill in a public gym smiling & laughing so hard based on your reactions lmao truly brought me back to when I read it except i was SOBBING
You’ll be surprised with what the adrenaline does for you on race day, as long as you start at a slow comfortable pace. I just did a half marathon extremely unprepared with my longest run being 8 miles the weekend before, and yeah it was hard as hell but totally doable and so worth it!
I've been watching your older videos and was thinking we haven't seen your cousins in a while! Excited they are in the next vlog!
Dropping my book to watch the vlog🥰🥰 never missed one since 2020! So happy I found you I will always be a fan!🩷
how are you liking the kobo vs the kindle?? I've only been a kindle girly, so very curious how it operates, how easy is it to access e-books 🤍 Happy Friday, Tara!
tbh I feel like they're mostly the same!!! but will do a full review when I've used it for a bit longer!
you could turn the wood samples into coasters
Do 1 clear glass then blue then clear them blue like alternate?
Hello, I’ve always wondered. I think I remember you saying that your grandparents spoke French. Are you French Canadian? Or Italian, etc? I have a company and run a Mixed Professionals group on LinkedIn. I also speak a bunch of languages, and I love diff cultures. I just could never figure out your heritage, having seen so many videos with you and your family. #noshade
The matcha from TJ is delicious but it’s not pure matcha 🫢 I think it’s like matcha latte or something
Okay so this is sooo extra but I think would help you so much when switching decor...what if you took photos of all the decor items you have and logged them into a folder on your phone or computer. I can just imagine there'd be so much you probably forget you have! Anyway, just a random thought ❤
Cut up the wood samples into coasters!! 😍
I fell down the stairs and fractured my right ankle in February as well it is now June 11 was told it would take about 6-8 weeks to heal. That has not happened still hurts when I walk for just a few minutes I could be doing nothing and it will start hurting on my follow up appointment I was told I stilled had a crack on the inside if my ankle and one wrong move I could mess it up real bad. Sucks because I love to go on walks and hikes and I can’t really do that without worrying I’m going to break my ankle badly 🥲
Love the vlog, your decoration looks amazing. Do you like the kobo? I’m thinking of getting one. What model do you have? Anyway loved the vlog again 💘
You could turn those wood samples into coasters!!
The fact that the next book of ACOTAR you have to read the collection Throne of Glass and then the Cresent books... I hope you are ready to READ!
How are you liking your Kobo compared to your Kindle Paperwhite ? I have an OLD Kobo and still love it.
Tara you HAVE TO read the book version of The Idea Of You. It’s def VERY steamy, and the movie doesn’t do the book dirty at all, but it’s a top three smut book imo
Can you link your glasses for the matcha drink?
When you said that the Anne Hathaway movie was for the girls 😭 I SHOULDVE KNOWN BETTER- I watched it with my boyfriend and he was like “that was incredibly mid” LIKE THIS IS IMPORTANT TO ME PLEASE
yes this is exactly what happened to me hahahah it's 100% for the girls
Don't forget to read a court of frost and starlight before book 4!! It's a novella but so cute