Finding Joy in the Little Things: How we Decompress, Food we Love, and Our Favorite Spring Studs & Earring Stacks

We are choosing to find joy and that includes food, family, great TV, and classic jewelry that matches any outfit - especially sweatpants! While most of our wardrobe is getting overlooked - timeless studs and earring stacks are bringing a much needed sparkle to our days indoors. “Getting ready” has never been more casual and easy-to-wear studs are the way to feel good while we stay safe at home.   

As we all simplify our lives, your jewelry collection deserves the same attention. Paring down to a few classic investment pieces of jewelry means you save time and feel good. As long as we can keep our faces washed and earrings stacked - we’re doing alright! 

In keeping with this joyous theme our design team, in-store stylists and digital team have all been working from home and enjoying lots of fun “sweatpants” moments and finding happiness in the little things. As we look forward to Spring and Summer when we can visit our favorite spots around Nashville - our team wanted to share our favorite jewelry, indulgences, ways to decompress and more and we hope that you too are finding joy in the little things. 

Soon this will be behind us but in the meantime, we wanted to remind you that a little sparkle goes a long way in lifting your mood!

Currently listening/watching/reading or inspired by?
Currently inspired by Ashley Graham’s Pretty Big Deal YouTube series. Also just finished season 3 of Ozark - it was thrilling. 
 
How do you decompress?
In this season of life definitely lighting a candle and laying down on a heating pad while listening to music or a podcast. I have about 10 weeks of pregnancy left with identical twins and my son Ezra is turning 1 in just a few weeks. I decompress during his naps!

What is something small that brings you a lot of joy?
Candy. No I’m kidding… truly my earring collection brings me joy. My morning routine of skin care followed by putting on my earrings for the day (followed by sweatpants) brings me a lot of joy.

What does your dream day look like and/or how do you craft your day in a way that you enjoy?
My dream day is spent equally at home and out-and-about as a family. I love routines and my husband Ben loves social interaction, new experiences and going places. My dream day would be spending the morning at home - making pancakes with my Cafe Rozé pancake mix, decaf coffee from Créma, lighting a candle from Ranger Station and enjoying playing with Ezra through his first nap. Ideally in the afternoon we would go to lunch at Mitchell’s Deli, go to Sevier Park and walk around 12 South and even going to an early evening Sounds Game. I can’t wait to take Ezra to his first baseball game!

Favorite “treat yourself” activity in Nashville?
My personal favorite is going to Mokara Spa at the Omni hotel. I usually get a massage quite often (when not social distancing!) and with a spa service you have access to the pool all day so sometimes I will take advantage of the little extra “me” time. 

Favorite dish or drink at local restaurant?
I am a huge fan of the Woodstock burger and truffle fries at Burger Up. We used to go to the East Nashville Burger Up at least once a week before the Nashville Tornado, but you can bet that as soon as this social distancing is over we will become regulars at the 12 South location again. I have been craving the Mac and Cheese bites among other things!

Favorite pair of studs at Consider the Wldfwrs and why?
I am a HUGE fan of hoops and mixing hoops and studs. My favorite studs are the Stick Studs. I started making them almost 7 years ago and the design hasn’t changed one bit besides the material being upgraded to solid gold. I love seeing friends and family that have been wearing their stick studs for years. 

Currently listening/watching/reading or inspired by?
I am super inspired by dance. There is something so special about the intricacies of movement and using that to portray emotion.
 
How do you decompress?
Going on a sunset walk around the neighborhood.  Nothing is better than being outside, hearing the birds chirping and taking in the golden hour.

What is something small that brings you a lot of joy?
A perfectly chilled glass of rosé. 

What does your dream day look like and/or how do you craft your day in a way that you enjoy?
My dream day would be spending time with my fiancé on a sunny Saturday.  We love to walk around the cute shops on 12 South with an iced coffee in-hand and go to farmers markets. During summer evenings, we also love to host friends for barbecues and sit around the bonfire with a brew.

Favorite “treat yourself” activity in Nashville?
Picking up a new plant from Floral Plant Shop or getting a manicure at Lacquer Lounge.

Favorite dish or drink at a local restaurant?
Fried broccoli from Pinewood Social. YUM.

Favorite pair of studs at Consider the Wldfwrs and why?
I love the Diamond Sprinkle Studs Small.  They are so timeless and go with everything.
 

 
Currently listening/watching/reading or inspired by?
I am currently watching Ozark! I have never been a big book person but I am inspired by and love reading magazines. My favorites are all things fashion and home decor! 
 
How do you decompress?
My favorite way to decompress is out on my back porch listening to the water from the creek in my backyard. Being outside is one of my favorite places to be! The best place to have some alone time.  
 
What is something small that brings you a lot of joy?
Something small that brings me joy is my cats haha. They love to cuddle, are so easy going, and are low maintenance! 
 
What does your dream day look like and/or how do you craft your day in a way that you enjoy?
My dream day would be spending the day with my fiancé in the summer or spring out at a brewery in Nashville. One of our favorite things to do is spend the day outside enjoying each other’s company with a good local beer. We typically try to find a new spot we haven’t been and order a flight to see what we like best. I choose summer or spring because we are both hot weather people! Our favorite spot we have found right now is Tailgate Brewery- some of the best pizza too!
 
Favorite “treat yourself” activity in Nashville?
My favorite “treat yourself” activity in Nashville is probably going to Arrington Vineyards! It’s absolutely gorgeous and it’s a great spot for a picnic. I would highly recommend spending your day here!
 
Favorite dish or drink at a local restaurant?
Oh this is a hard one! I have so many favorites. I would say right now my favorite dish is the Burger from Mockingbird. Everything about it was delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful as well!
 
Favorite pair of studs at Consider the Wldfwrs and why?
My all time favorite studs from Consider the Wldfwrs are the Black Diamond and Seed Chain Earrings. They offer simplicity with a little edge. Also, who doesn’t love a black diamond moment! They are definitely at the top of my wishlist. 
 
Our studs are still shipping out daily! Purchase from our ready-to-ship section and they usually ship next business day. Now is the time to find joy, keep it simple, and pour our energies into what really matters.
 
Thanks for reading and please share with us your studs and stacks on social media!