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I couldn’t put down Verity by Colleen Hoover. It’s a must if you’re looking for a summer page-turner. (It’s a free download with Kindle Unlimited.)
Learn how Lele Sadoughi went from launching J.Crew’s jewelry line to designing the must-have headband.
I made this riff on larb earlier this week and it’s so good. We served it with sticky rice, cilantro, scallions, and lime the first night we made it and went with lettuce wraps the next. Both options are delicious for an easy weeknight meal.
I’ve been increasingly aware of how much plastic I use in my daily life. I finally switched to reusable shopping bags, and most importantly, have been remembering to use them consistently. I no longer use plastic straws. But those steps feel insignificant when I look around my bathroom or kitchen and realize that just about everything is packaged in plastic. Sure, some of it is recyclable, but it still feels like I should be doing more to cut back on my plastic usage. That’s why I’m so excited about Loop, a company that’s working with brand powerhouses to reduce plastic consumption. (If you’re interested in signing up after reading that article, you can join the wait list here.)
I love these resin earrings. They’re bold without being over the top, and really tempting with 30% off through Monday.
There are two types of airport people.
The magic of estate sales.
Spring is the best time to repot your houseplants. (If you need a new planter before you start that project, find some of my favorites here.)
How good is this wallpaper?! I’m starting to think about how I’d like to redo our half-bath and that wallpaper would be perfect in there. (That renovation is a long way off. The half-bath is off of the kitchen, which also needs a refresh. I’m not sure which project should come first or if we should do them in tandem.)
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I’m surprised that I only added four new things to my closet this month, with the exception of these sunglasses that Dave bought for me as a birthday gift while we were in London. I tend to go overboard before a trip with purchases that I “need” to round out the capsule wardrobe tucked in my suitcase. My favorite purchase of the month are the sandals that I’ve had on my wish list for years. In fact, this is the third summer I’ve wistfully looked at them, but thought that $250 was ridiculous to spend on sandals — and it is, but it isn’t. These go with everything. I’m sure the cost-per-wear at the end of the season will justify the upfront spend given how much I’ve already worn them.
It was also a light purchase month on the home front. We bought a few things on vacation: a couple of ceramic bowls, a vintage decanter tag to label our brandy, and a vintage cricket ball that I thought was too charming to leave behind. Other than that, we only bought a set of acrylic tumblers and a storage basket.
PURCHASED – FOR ME
See all of this year’s sartorial additions here.
PURCHASED – FOR HOME
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Olá! I’m finally back in the swing of things after our trip to Portugal and my birthday celebration on Thursday! To say Portugal was amazing would be an understatement. I keep thinking about the intricate tiles, the bright colors, and the azure water. If you ever have a chance to visit, say yes in a heartbeat! I preferred Lisbon to Porto, but both were absolutely stunning. I’ll share photos, along with our travel diary and recommendations as soon as I’m able to weed through the 1,000 photos I took!
We’re taking this weekend to relax, get back into our routine, take a break from overindulging in food and drink, and tidying up the place. We typically clean the house before a long vacation, but didn’t have the opportunity this time around because our cat, Bacon, was incredibly sick right before we left — to the point where we weren’t sure if he was going to make it. We spent the entire pre-vacay weekend taking him on emergency vet visits and trying to coax him to eat. With the help of appetite stimulants and anti-nausea medicine, he eventually ate a little bit and we felt better about leaving him with Dave’s parents. We’re so grateful — and relieved — that we came back to a healthy cat. (The working theory is that he got into something he shouldn’t have, either a plant or a cleaning supply, that poisoned him. I’ll spare you the detailed symptoms.)
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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I can’t get over how much I love this sweater! I think it’ll be a belated birthday gift to myself.
Will the art of skywriting bounce back or die with the few people who know how to do it?
Orlando Soria is one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram, and I can’t wait for his new show, Unspouse My House, to air! (I also highly recommend his book.)
The best way to keep guacamole from turning brown.
Inside the studio of handbag brand Nannacay.
Recommendations for cruelty-free beauty products.
We had lunch at Korrito in London, where they serve Korean burritos and burrito bowls. I’m determined to replicate it at home and found two recipes — here and here — to get me started.
I can’t pull off this hat, but could someone please buy it and Instagram the hell out of it?!
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