Join me in issuing a hearty farewell to June, a month that was filled with somatic practices, finding delight in the little things, and one soul-restoring trip out east. Today’s bonus post includes a buffet of all the good things from the month of June. Think of it as a chance to catch up on an article you may have missed or give a post you loved a second read.
Memory, seasons, and what lives on through the meals we share. Here’s an excerpt:
“The whole summer felt like an endorsement of what was possible. Creativity was a viable way to make a living. Children and beautiful things could sit alongside each other. Elegant, humble meals were just as luxurious as the downtown dinners my high school boyfriend’s family had wrapped me in taffeta gowns for. There was kedgeree. Handprinted patterned napkins, weighted, recycled glasses, an antique table dotted with crayon marks. I soaked it in through my eyeballs, knowing I had found something true, a premonition of a life I would orient toward. A simple table with simple good food, and people to share it with.”
From natural wine to patterned tablecloths to the pants that always have a waitlist, 17 links I came across on the internet lately and loved.
An official announcement that my kids now find me embarrassing, plus thoughts on:
A book I’m loving right now.
My current color combo obsession.
Adding cacao to drip coffee.
True connections with friends.
Art worth framing.
The simple joys of living in a forever-evolving house. Here’s a snippet:
“Living in a half-finished house has its own particular discomfort—a gnawing feeling that wears at the corners of your mind. But I wonder if it's not the house. I wonder if it's the feeling of not having something figured out yet. Most of life is more like our work-in-progress homes than we're willing to admit. When we can't make peace with that, it's easier to blame the house than to look at the bigger knot: We are just living, moving through a period that doesn't make sense yet.”
Waiting for summer to start, plus musings on:
An art installment that delights me.
An easy everyday outfit that just feels good.
Reframing fear in midlife.
Washable rugs I’d recommend to design clients.
Cursing grey eyebrow hairs, and the brow gel that came to the rescue.
My hand-selected list of Father’s Day gift ideas, reviewed and approved by Joe. Keep this list on hand for your dad’s or partner’s next birthday!
One big Martha’s Vineyard travel guide, with tons of recommendations from me and you.
How to entertain in a small home, as told by someone who’s been there. Because hosting doesn’t require endless space (or even a dining table).
Mouth tape I use when I’m really in need of a good night’s sleep.
A plaid rug that strikes just the right balance between preppy and traditional.
A floral geometric rug that reminds me of my favorite Swedish kilims.
This sex serum was a bestseller last month, and it made the list again in June. It lives up to the hype.
A handwoven bucket bag that goes with everything and feels very chic. No notes.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for so much more in June! Thank you for being here.
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