Currently [February]

Today I'll be sharing some things that I'm currently up to....enjoy!



listening... to new albums from Sia, Charlie Puth, and Wet.  So many great songs for listening during work! 


eating...Whole30 for the final day!  That's right- I made it to day 30.  As for day 31 and beyond, I'm not planning on changing my habits right away.  I'm enjoying the food I'm eating, feeling great, and not feeling deprived at all.  I'm going to treat myself to a glass of wine tomorrow evening, but otherwise I'm good to go!


dreaming... about the future.  I probably sound like a broken record by this point, but this is going to be a huge year for me!  My wedding is only 88 days away, we're house hunting, and there are other big and exciting changes coming this year.  It's a waiting game at this point for everything, so lots of day dreaming going on.


smelling... Tocca perfume.  I got this variety pack last year, and I love trying out the different scents.  Right now my favorites are Simone and Stella!


hearting... "new arrivals" at every store.  Since I'm on a no-buy until June, right now all I can do is virtually window shop.  Here are a few things that I'm lusting after...

Madewell Skinny Skinny Jeans in black frost (mine are so faded and loose by now that they're more like grey girlfriend jeans)
Madewell Warmlight Pullover in fig (looks so cozy and I love the color)
JCrew Gemma Flats in glitter mosaic (so gorgeous and fun)
Sephora Favorites Quench Your Skin (my skin is SO dry lately so this looks incredible)


Your turn!  Tell me what you're currently...
...eating
...dreaming
...smelling
...hearting

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Comments

  1. HollieFebruary 2, 2016 at 3:09 AM

    That's great to hear about the Whole 30. It sounds like you changed it into a lifestyle. Congrats Gretchen!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 2, 2016 at 4:29 AM

    Great job on Whole 30! I bet it was a great kick off for your budget plans as well, with all the practice of cooking at home.
    And LOVE Sia. lovelovelovelove

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 5:52 AM

      Thank you! And it definitely was a great way to save money :)

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  3. Shay from Great, Now WhatFebruary 2, 2016 at 4:54 AM

    Love the graphic! Also wow congrats on making it to day 30! Great for you :)

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  4. julie WunderFebruary 2, 2016 at 5:19 AM

    Congrats on day 30! What a feat! I'm day dreaming about summer :-)

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 5:53 AM

      Thanks! And me too..although these 50 degree temps lately are nice!

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  5. AnaFebruary 2, 2016 at 5:44 AM

    88 days to your wedding!! Wow !! that's so cool!!

    Listening - Grease live! I have found Grease again and I'm loving it!
    Eating - I've started having spinach salads for lunch again... my body needs all the spinach I can get my hands on to start race season!
    Dreaming- Dreaming of spring!
    smelling- My awesome Clinique Happy perfume!
    hearting- Enrique Bunbury's MTV Unplugged! Can't wait to see him in concert!

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:08 AM

      I just watched Grease Live...SO good! I have the biggest girl crush on Julianne Hough..she is PERFECT!

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  6. Emma ByersFebruary 2, 2016 at 5:46 AM

    I can't wait to continue following along as you progress in this super exciting year!

    Eating - make at home Starbucks bistro boxes (more to come on the blog soon!)
    Dreaming - well I was dreaming about a snow day and we got one today!
    Hearting - so so many things - I'll have a post about my favorites on the blog on Friday :)

    And your clothes and music choices = perfection

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  7. Gina DailyFebruary 2, 2016 at 5:55 AM

    I love straightfoward posts like this! Just a fun quick glimpse at what's going on with you. Congrats on making it through whole 30 but definitely enjoy your wine tomorrow night!!

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:10 AM

      Thank you!! I'm counting down the hours until it's acceptable to drink haha!

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  8. Morgan @ Morgan Manages MommyhoodFebruary 2, 2016 at 5:57 AM

    Yay for Whole30! You're awesome. I'm drooling over all of the awesome spring and summer clothes that are starting to pop up, but I'm over here with about 20 pounds of baby on me so I mean, there's that..

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  9. UnknownFebruary 2, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    Indian food
    Of Spring and faster running
    Coconut and vanilla incense
    Pieces of blue sky peeking through the clouds this morning

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:11 AM

      MMM coconut and vanilla sounds like it would be amazing!

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  10. Amanda @ Exploring Life & ThingsFebruary 2, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    I love Sia's new album! It's so good and her voice is one of my favorites. Your wedding is so close! Ahh that's so exciting!

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  11. LesleyFebruary 2, 2016 at 9:04 AM

    I currently heart both Oiselle pieces I got for my birthday. My sports bra arrived yesterday and it was almost like I wasn't wearing it. I can't wait to try it on my run this week.

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  12. Laura NorrisFebruary 2, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    Enjoy your glass of wine! Currently I'm hearting the spring weather that's arrived in Seattle. The blue skies and 40 degree temperatures make running amazing!

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:12 AM

      It's been great here too so I hope it hangs around!

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  13. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeFebruary 2, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    i am currently eating potato chips. definitely not whole 30. oops.
    dreaming... of willpower so that i can stop eating potato chips.
    smelling.. potato chips. and hearting.. well, you can guess ;)
    good job on the whole 30 and enjoy your glass of wine! those flats are GORGEOUS. and yay big year!

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:13 AM

      HAHAH you're hilarious :) Potato chips are technically allowed if you make them yourself! Just slice up a potato thinly and bake it in some olive oil and top with salt...perfectly fine :)

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  14. Jess @hellotofitFebruary 2, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    I LOVE Tocca products, specifically the Florence scent :) somethin' about gardenias...

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    1. Gretchen BraunFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:13 AM

      Unfortunately I don't like the smell of gardenias, so I passed on that scent haha! That's why I love these variety packs..testing out different scents is fun!

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  15. Christy AshleyFebruary 8, 2016 at 4:26 AM

    Thanks for linking up! No buy until June? WOW! I had a no spend in January, which I'm really happy about because it was unintentional! But February brought 2 crashed computers and 2 birthdays, so March will definitely be no spend as well!

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