GOLD SISTER

A few days late (but still better than never!), it's time for another list of my favorites from the previous month. If you missed my list from July you can find it here!

August Favorites:

Soy Cafe in Northern Liberties - I'd stopped in once maybe a year ago and only got a smoothie because I was decidedly too hungover for food, but this time around I went in with a clear head and my goodness I really missed out last time. I got the Artichoke & Tomato Toast-On (essentially a sandwich served on your choice of toasted bread) and the ginger hummus that's also on the sandwich really complimented the artichoke hearts. I never thought to eat them on a sandwich but I'll have to try that on my own sometime. My boyfriend got the Party Dumpling platter (a dumpling sampler) and as an asian food aficionado, it got his stamp of approval.

^{Artichoke & Tomato Toast-On with (what I believe was) a root vegetable slaw}

Finding art again! I applied for an internship with Free People earlier this month, and while I didn't get the position, I did re-discover my drive for creating. I've been putting it toward re-decorating and styling my space a bit more, as well as toward more hands-on crafting. Here's a peek at some ring/crystal holders I've been working on. The white one I wanted to have a softer feel, which is typically not my style.

"Ocean Drive" by Duke Dumont. It definitely reminds me of the kind of music I'd listen to while driving into the city on weekends to get myself feeling cool enough to go dance in a club.

Actually, "Uh Huh" by Romans, as well. This is totally a "morning-after-a-good-night-keep-the-positive-vibes-going" kind of song.

These earrings I mentioned buying from Urban. My friends think they look kind of like menorahs but I'm still really into em.

Wissahickon Park. This was one of my go-to places when I was younger and had a car, but I haven't been back in at least a year. I'd been trying to get my boy out to see this place for forever but finally just managed recently. I had no idea how much I missed being submerged in nature (which you can't fully get in the city) until I was back; I think I'm definitely going to have to take hiking trips more regularly from now on. Also surprisingly, I get torn up by mosquitos in my own garden, but barely got bit while outside. (You can find the exact location here these pictures were taken by clicking the Wissahickon Park link!)





How could someone not fall in love with this place?


What was your favorite thing about August? What're you looking forward to in September?