Winter 2020 Favorites

TL;DR

Olive shares her favorite non-bookish things for winter, including her love for the Tick Tock app, ambiance channels, Paris tea, mini lotions, experimenting with eyeshadow, and a fun holiday special.

Transcript

hi guys olive here here today to tell you about what my favorite largely non-bookish things have been so far this winter i know it's a little bit unusual to be doing a winter favorites video this early i know the season hasn't even officially begun here in the northern hemisphere yet but i'm not positive i'm going to have time to do these videos ne... Read More

Key Insights

• 😀 Olive initially resisted the Tick Tock app but discovered a love for it after finding book content on the platform.
• ☺️ Ambiance channels on YouTube help Olive relax and stay focused when she needs to be productive.
• 😂 Paris tea from Harney and Sons is a favorite for Olive during work, being both delicious and affordable compared to similar blends.
• 🚐 Olive has been enjoying mini lotions from Hemps, finding them highly moisturizing with fantastic scents.
• ✋ Olive has started experimenting with eyeshadow and enjoys the affordable and high-quality palettes from Colourpop.
• 🔥 North Avenue Candles, a local Pittsburgh-based company, offers lovely book-themed candles that Olive enjoys burning.
• 👀 The Jinx Monsoon and Ben DeLaCreme holiday special is a hilarious and must-watch show for fans of drag and unconventional holiday traditions.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Olive discover the Tick Tock app?

Olive initially resisted getting the app, thinking it was only for teenagers, but after finding out about book-related content, she decided to give it a try during non-fiction November.

Q: How does Olive use ambiance channels?

Olive uses ambiance channels on YouTube, which provide hours of background noise, to create a relaxed and focused headspace when working on her reviews and booktube videos.

Q: What is Olive's favorite tea for winter?

Olive's favorite tea is the Paris tea from Harney and Sons, which she discovered through a recommendation. It has a natural sweetness and tastes similar to the Tower of London blend, but at a more affordable price.

Q: How did Olive develop an interest in eyeshadow?

Olive started using eyeshadow due to the current need to wear masks everywhere. Since her lipstick is not visible, she decided to experiment with eyeshadow and has been having fun learning new techniques.

Q: What is the holiday special that Olive recommends?

Olive recommends the Jinx Monsoon and Ben DeLaCreme holiday special, a funny and entertaining drag show that breaks from traditional holiday traditions and creates new ones. It can be rented on demand.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive fell in love with the Tick Tock app during non-fiction November and continues to enjoy creating and watching book-related content on the platform.

• Ambiance channels on YouTube, with background noise like crackling fireplaces and writer's libraries, help Olive relax and focus when working on booktube videos or reviews.

• Paris tea from Harney and Sons has become Olive's go-to while working, thanks to its natural sweetness and similarities to her favorite Tower of London blend.