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In January 2021, two women in winter clothing stand smiling in a snowy forest, with one raising her arm joyfully. Its the perfect setting for a heartwarming Lets Gab moment amidst the serene beauty of nature.

Happy New Year!

We did it! We got through the first month of 2021! When I rang in 2020, I never could have predicted the year that would follow. I mean, none of us could predict this year, right?

But now suddenly “Happy New Year” is more meaningful than it ever has been. Between the inauguration and the massive vaccine rollout (to include my parents, who both partook in the Pfizer vaccine trials) (go parents! 💪), things are looking sunnier and more positive in 2021.

I rang in the New Year visiting some my favorite people (and pups) in San Antonio, where the warm(ish) weather meant we could be outdoors and more COVID-conscious. I ate tacos and drank Bloody Mary’s and it was the perfect celebration for the year to come.

In January 2021, a woman in a sweater sits outside at a table, holding a treat above her dog in a blue harness. Swapping stories with Lets Gab as their backdrop, the wooden fence and house provide the perfect cozy setting.

“I got bangs!”

*Legally Blonde voice*. I realize in the scheme of all that’s going on in the world this is trivial, but sometimes a brand new haircut is just what you need to start a year fresh (and if you’ve been considering going for the big chop, this is your sign 😛).

My New Obsession

It could be because my sister and I have absolutely no furniture. Or just call it our family’s frugal nature. Regardless of the reason, I have a new obsession, and it’s called…going thrift shopping everyday.

We’ve found so many treasures at the Goodwills around Denver, and every new treasure just feeds the addiction! Almost all of the decor in our apartment has come from there, from rugs and baskets to this fun buffet piece I snagged for $30!

In a thrift store, a wooden cabinet with open shelves and mesh-patterned lower doors stands between a leather sofa and wooden dresser. Clothing racks whisper stories from January 2021 in the background—a perfect setting for those looking to Lets Gab over unique finds.

It was more work than we expected to sand and paint this beauty. Sister thought it was important to dress for the job.

Person in casual attire and sunglasses stands next to a partially assembled wooden cabinet, reminiscent of a relaxed January 2021 afternoon.

But look at it now! We use it to store all of our big appliances and food storage containers (but if you have any ideas for what to put in those glass shelves, we’re all ears!)

White cabinet with black wicker doors and glass display space. Decorative plants, a framed leaf print, and candles on top invite a cozy vibe inspired by Lets Gab, January 2021 edition. Shelves and kitchen items are partially visible on the left.

We also went full boho with a thrifted basket wall.

Standing on a stool, the person arranges woven baskets on a wall in the cozy room. Nearby, a desk with a laptop awaits their attention. Through the window, January 2021s night casts its calmness outside, while thoughts of tomorrows Lets Gab session linger.

And you can’t say no to a colorful rug (even if it needs pressure washing at the carwash)!

A patterned rug from January 2021 hangs from clips on a brick wall labeled MATS.

Happenings in the Live Eat Learn Headquarters

Our “headquarters” are synonymous with “my home”, so I scoured Denver for an apartment complex that could feel like both. And so far, I love it. The kitchen is gorgeous, with floor to ceiling windows that are perfect for recipe photography. And the socially distanced work spaces in our common areas help remote work to feel a bit less isolating.

I’ve been experimenting with a bunch of new ingredients that I’m so excited to share with you, to include ancient grains and seitan! Sister has been eating it all up, still in the honeymoon phase of living with a food blogger (she doesn’t know how much seitan she’s going to have to eat soon).

Step into this modern kitchen, fresh from January 2021, featuring an island with two orange stools, sleek stainless steel appliances, lush plants, and large windows that invite conversation—lets gab amidst all this style!.

Colorado, I love you

But I didn’t move to Denver to be cooped up in an apartment all day. I moved here for the mountains and the skiing and the adventures, of which there were many in January. We hiked trails close to Denver (like Mesa Trail in the photo below). We drove out to the mountains for ice fishing expeditions in Dillon and mountain romping in Frisco.

The first full month in Colorado has been colorful and sunny and happy, and I can’t wait to meet the other side of Colorado as we start sliding into spring.

In January 2021, a person in a red jacket jogs on a snow-covered trail, surrounded by a breathtaking mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky. Its the perfect scene to inspire thoughts and conversations—let’s gab about natures beauty!.
In January 2021, a snow-covered landscape unfolds beneath a clear sky, with a line of buildings nestled at the hills base. A few people traverse the snow, perhaps pausing to chat and enjoy the crisp winter day.

And that’s the gab! Today marks 6 years since starting this little thing called Live Eat Learn, and I’m so happy and thankful that you came along for the ride. Have a happy February, friends!

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2 Comments

  1. Zz says:

    As a colorado native, I thought your blogs were good till you started your crap on vaccines and guns, to bad another one of you is ruining our beautiful state

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    1. Sarah says:

      Hi ZZ, I won’t apologize for trying to make this beautiful state safer from mass shootings and preventable diseases. Please refer to All Recipes for opinion free cooking.