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388: 9 Favourite Issues. – Half Baked Harvest

May 11, 2025

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Nine Favorite Things

Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re lucky, you’re spending today with your mom—or if you’re a mom yourself, being showered with love! Either way, I’m sending love to all the amazing women reading—whether you’re a mom, a mother figure, or someone who simply shows up with love and care every day, I hope today feels extra special.

My sweet mom is everyone’s rock. She brings us all together, she creates memories, and she loves us all more than she probably should. Growing up as the only girl with three older brothers and two younger brothers, it was a constant fight for my mom’s attention. I wanted nothing more than to be with my mom pretty much 24/7. She’s been my best friend since day one, and today it’s crazy to see what we have built together.

After 13+ years of working with my mom, I can say there is no one I truly value or love more (though I don’t always show it). She embodies a true super mom. She is my best friend, my therapist, and so much more. I am the luckiest to have her and while working so closely with your mom is very difficult, I feel even luckier I get to do so!

To all the moms reading today, I hope your day is spent just the way YOU want it. Pamper yourself, spend time with the people who bring you joy, and give yourself a pat on the back!

Have a wonderful Sunday, and to all the moms – enjoy your day!

1. Things i’m loving, wanting, and excited to try.

loving…Casa Zuma. Ordering a bunch of new kitchen pieces including these pretty Small Salt Spoons (for dips/sauces/dressings), The Ritual Mug (good for coffee, but will be cute with dome chamomile too!), this Recycled Stemless Wine Glass Set, and these big beautiful Handcrafted Wood Salad Bowls (summer salad season is almost here).

reading…The 2025 Met Gala Looks Everyone Is Talking About. Who was your favorite? My top three: Miley Cyrus in Alaïa, Sabrina Carpenter in Louis Vuitton, and Zendaya in Louis Vuitton.

everything in my cart (low)…Nordstrom finds this week! I love the Genevieve Cotton Peplum Camisole from Reformation. Super cute update to a classic tank. This WeWoreWhat Scoop Neck Midi Dress (in wheat) is fun and an easy spring-to-summer dress. Add a jean jacket, or this is a cute linen jacket for nighttime! I’m so in love with this set Tidal Pointelle Camisole and Tidal Pointelle Asymmetric Midi Skirt from Lioness. I’d style the look with this super cute Mango Straw Shoulder Bag.

Very into these Crepe Capri Leggings styled with this cute Boat Neck Sleeveless Top. Perfect summer look. And a Collarless Denim Jacket for chilly nights.

listening to…Giggling about gorillas, cavemen, and cat leashes. I’m the girl doing the Irish exit for sure. Listen to this one when you want something easy and need to laugh.

dreaming of going…Hacienda de San Antonio. Located in the foothills of the Volcan de Colima, the Hacienda de San Antonio. Looks absolutely stunning.

loving…the Frankie Dress from Reformation. Need this for a summer wedding!

burning…remember all those candles I ordered? Well, I got them this week and I love every single scent. There isn’t one I don’t like, but I will update you on my favorite soon. Currently burning, Red Hot. It’s fruity, but with a peppery kick. It’s not my absolute favorite, but it’s a nice romantic scent. I love the sweetness from the raspberries.

trying…Peanut Butter Honey Crunch Raw Protein Bars from Papa Steve’s No Junk Raw Protein Bars. Going to see if Oslo likes these!

everything in my cart (beauty)…as I slowly learn about fragrance, I’ve loved trying new-to-me perfumes. The brand Phlur never fails to impress. For the summer, I’m going to use Golden Rule. I also love the brand’s original scent, Missing Persons and then, Father Figure too. I want to try Vanilla Skin next. They’re all on sale at Nordstrom today too!

My mom always says your hands show age the most, so I’m definitely excited to try Habelo’s Activating Hand Serum – packed with bioactive ingredients and the HAB-1 Multi-Peptide Complex, it targets visible signs of aging, boosts hydration, and restores elasticity.

I love the Emi Jay Heavenly Hair Towel (I have it in buttercup). And for all the skin girls out there willing to spend, I want to try the brand AUTEUR product. Starting with their Definitive Eye Cream. It’s designed to rejuvenate and fortify the delicate eye area. It instantly replenishes moisture and restores a refreshed, radiant look while defending against environmental damage and signs of photoaging. I’m certainly here for that!

traveling…My Palm Springs Travel Guide: Mid-Century Architecture, a Marilyn Monroe Fave, and Vintage Shopping Galore. My family loves a quick trip to Palm Springs!

everything in my cart (high)…this cute Woven Straw Hat from Gucci and these fun Bottega Veneta Mule Pumps.

following…Dorchester Collection. Dor travel inspiration. They have the nicest hotels around the globe!

cooking…31 Recipes To Cook in May.

2. My Favorite Strawberry Recipes.

No Churn Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream

Muffin Top Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Caramel Muffins

Easy Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

The Best Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Chamomile Paloma

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Double Strawberry Cupcakes

Double Strawberry Pretzel Pie

Baked Strawberry Glazed Doughnut

Easy Strawberry Tiramisu

Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies

Strawberry Chamomile Naked Cake

3. New from Anthro for Spring/Summer.

4. HBH May 2025 Polls: this is fun!

I shared these questions on Instagram last week and have had a lot of fun going through all the responses. Below are what was said the most! Would love to hear your thoughts t00!

Poll #1: Summer Recipes, what would you love to see?

Fresh & Seasonal Ingredients

Anything with summer veggies (peas, corn, zucchini, tomatoes)
Fewer dishes with cheese, more fresh ingredients
Farmer’s Market inspired recipes with seasonal ingredients
Anything with fresh herbs
Fruit Salad
Açai/Smoothie Bowls

Main Dishes & Sides

Pasta Salad Recipes
Quiche
One Pot recipes
Sandwiches for picnics/BBQs
Recipes to bring to a BBQ
Recipes for the grill (grilled meats/veggies)
Crockpot recipes (so we don’t have to use the oven)

Appetizers & Snacks

Easy Appetizers
Ideas for veggie trays/veggie apps
Sweet and Savory tart recipes
Ideas for marinating chicken/meats

Desserts

Lemon Blueberry Scones
Lemon Berry Pound Cake
Oreo ice cream sandwiches
Strawberry ice cream sandwiches
Summer Cobblers/Crisps
Gluten-free desserts

Beverages

Seafood

Seafood recipes (other than salmon)

Poll #2: Outside of recipes, what do you want to see this spring/summer?

Food Content

Content at the grocery store/farmer’s market (how you grocery shop, etc.)
Gardening
Behind the scenes of recipe development

Floral & Design

Floral Design / Anything with flowers
Tablescape Inspiration/Ideas
Tips for hosting/throwing a fun summer party

Nature & Outdoors

Hiking content / Nature content from Colorado

Fashion & Beauty

Spring/Summer fashion (on a budget)
Floral summer dresses
Wedding guest outfits/ideas
Hair tutorials/tips (specifically the wavy hairstyle tutorial)

Behind-the-Scenes & Tips

Behind the scenes of how you film content
Photography tips / Food styling tips

Lifestyle & Home

Morning/Evening routine
Day in the life video
Renovation updates
Home decor
Candles

Travel & Recommendations

Restaurant/Hotel recommendations during your travels
Travel tips
Packing tips

5. Life Updates!

Many of you have been asking about the renovations and where I’ll be heading once they begin. To backtrack a bit, we’re finishing up the construction portion of the studio renovations. Originally, it was all scheduled to be completed by the end of April, but as with most projects, a few delays popped up—things like counters and a custom brass sink took longer than expected.

I was originally supposed to be moved out of my house by May 1st, but those delays pushed that back too. So for now, I’m still in Colorado. I’m hesitant to share any solid plans because, honestly, they keep changing. I’m not totally sure where I’ll be spending the summer just yet. We’re actually looking at a few places this week. The short version? It’s a bit tangled right now, and I’m figuring it out as I go!

But that’s life. Timelines shift, plans change, and we adjust to make things work—which is what I’m trying to do.

What’s exciting is that none of this is bad. It’s actually all good things… just a little messy in the moment. We’re making plans, trying a few things, and seeing what I like. Until I know more, I’m holding off on sharing the details—but I promise, more to come!

What I can say is that I’ll be doing a lot of traveling this summer, and I’m really excited for that.

On a different note, I also wanted to touch on these favorites posts. Recently, a few of you have asked about the products I share. I only ever share things I truly love and use (or have used and loved), or things I’m genuinely excited to try. Do I own every single item I mention? No—but I’ll never recommend something just to make a commission. In fact, many of the links I include don’t earn anything at all.

These posts are meant to be fun—a peek into my life, my family, what I’m loving, buying, or thinking about. It could be anything from home decor to fashion, food, or travel. It’s just a big list of inspiration! So take what speaks to you, and leave the rest.

And that’s the update! Nothing major for now, but I know many of you have been wondering about the move—thank you, as always, for being curious and supportive.