Our Favorite Things from 2024 –
Sarah O’Leary, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Founder & CEO
Carbs. After years of carbohydrate fear, this year I started to reintegrate carbohydrates in the form of oatmeal as a work snack and thoughtful SANDWICHES (I love a sando!). Guess what? The sky didn’t fall when I added in these grains. I feel more satisfaction and joy with my meals this year.
Brightly Glazed Ceramic Mugs. Coffee is one of my favorite things (every year). And this year I upped my mug game to brighten my WFH days. My favorite glazes this year are coming out of the studios of Baltimore ceramists @snailhousestudio and @personalbestceramics.
Le Labo Fragrances. On a trip to NYC this year I wandered into Le Labo – a New York based perfumery. Each bottle was a surprise of complex, layered, natural ingredients. The perfumes are blended in house. My personal favorite is Rose 31 with Rose, Cumin, Cedar, Vetiver, and Musk.
good neighbor Outdoor Space. Baltimore deserves lovely spaces and good neighbor in Hampden delivers just that — beautiful aesthetics inside and out. The outdoor space is a place I find myself at least 1-2x per month for a coffee and visit with good friends, my partner or just myself. Thank you good neighbor!
Lifting Heavier Things. This year I’ve taken seriously the idea around “use it or lose it” regarding muscle mass in our 40’s. I have been increasing weight almost every week in my deadlift, squat, chest press, an overhead press.
