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Abbey Goes Design Scouting

A design historian's field notes. A weekly round-up with everything from ancient woodhenges to 19th-century silver, auction finds to the best dinner recipes.

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My favorite summer coverlet, some cheeky art, and a really good first aid kit

Plus all my Sports Mom survival tips

River stone surprise balls, elegant containers for the kitchen, and socks that made me laugh

Plus, the monarchs are back and an app to track them

A clever measuring tape notepad, an affordable shirt dress, and a design-y perpetual birthday calendar

Plus, the paper airplanes kit my 8-year-old is obsessed with

A professional-grade Sharpie, a really good shampoo, and olive oil soft serve!

Plus, a whirlwind trip to Brooklyn to see old friends

A washable airbrush kit we're obsessed with, easy red sandals, and spicy bird seed that repels squirrels

Plus, my father's latest novel in Publishers Weekly!

A catch and release aquarium, a beach towel with built-in games, and the chore worksheet working magic on my 8-year-old

Plus, the intimacy of summertime visits with old friends

A chic French nail clipper, hilarious printed 'jean' shorts, and exploring the Hudson Valley Book Trail

Plus the joys of peanut butter and (blueberry) jelly

Fast-drying towels I've used since 2021, a great swimsuit, and the best mosquito control (buckets!)

Plus, the Grandma Moses exhibition at the Smithsonian

A birthday bubble machine, the world's loudest whistle, and a cozy, structured t-shirt

Plus, unexpected grief

The pleasure of a great housewarming gift, the joy of architectural models, and the comfort of Dick Francis novels

Plus, the shower notepad I've reordered five times

Gorgeous paper butterflies and moths, an unexpected graduation gift, and a Haribo candy I'm obsessed with

Plus a visit to a special museum in Kent, CT

Gardening clogs I chased a cool mom down for, a good Zara skirt, and pencil candles

Plus a consequences vending machine to remind them that mama ain't playing

A gorgeous cutting board that would make a great gift, Tiny Tetris, and three great picture frames

Plus, espadrilles that won't be ruined by rain

The softest summer dress, a great velvet bench, and a jelly tote on sale

Plus the initial charms I have my eye on

Tulips galore, chocolate taxis and cows, and my favorite cotton quilt for cozy mornings on the couch

Plus some great Mother's Day gifts

Daffodil ikebana, lily pad cocktail napkins, and cloud ballet flats

Plus, the zen garden that made me think of my 103-year-old great aunt

The Good Stuff Interview with Luisa Weiss

Plus, an ADHD sleep playlist, a first-aid must have, and Daily Dose of Green is back!

The Good Stuff Interview with Luisa Weiss

Plus, an ADHD sleep playlist, a first-aid must have, and Daily Dose of Green is back!

Two more easy dinners, a tiny card game, and the perfect bedtime read

Plus, a laugh-out-loud TV show I'm obsessed with

A great buttermilk pancake mix, a tote bag with room for all the files, and a kid-approved sunblock

Plus, the mini sound machine that's my travel MVP