Trying new things makes us well-rounded, more worldly people, right? It’s easy to look back and see how trying new things has helped me to evolve and grow as a person, a wife, a mother, a writer, and newly-minted blogger…yet most new things must be forced on people while they may or may not throw an internal temper-tantrum to rival that of the worst 2-year-old. You do that, right? No? Asking for a friend…

I like working on me, and that means trying new things. I thought it might be fun to try a weekly series where I try something new, bring it to you, and share it with you. This week I’ve decided to share a few of my favorite reads this week. I’ve yet to share what I read when I’m procrastinating doing anything productive spending a few moments relaxing over my third first cup of coffee.

Summer is here and we are all looking for a little DIY project to take on, but we definitely don’t want to get all messy at home. This DIY embroidered suede heel project by Rebecca at Beckabella Style is To. Die. For.

Shopping is my cardio and buying new stuff for my house is one of my favorite things to do. Becky at Daly Digs created a weekly series called Friday Finds where she’s sharing what she’s come across that we need to know about. Her eye for style, design, and decor is seriously kick ass.

I live for a sarcasm, coffee, and wine – and a graphic tee that tells you how I feel definitely speaks to me (and for me, since people-ing isn’t always my thing). The gorgeous ladies behind Caffeinated Curls always bring the cutest styles and this one is no exception. And can I just say that I’ll miss their posts the rest of the summer, but I do admire their tenacity and desire to live life their way while they get their vision together for the future?

If you aren’t following these #bossbabes yet, run – don’t walk – to their sites and get to it. They’re all on Instagram, and they’re all worth the follow.

I’m excited about this new series each week, and I can’t wait to see what kind of new venture next Wednesday will bring! Is it a new recipe? A new style? Stay tuned next week to find out!