So apparently my last newsletter was my 100th (!!!) one? And it’s also been one year of doing these monthly roundups. Thank you everyone for being here, whether you just got here, or you’ve been here for a long time. Writing this newsletter is, as always, one of my favorite things to do.
Without further ado, here’s everything that brought me joy this month.
The NASA Graphics Standards Manual book. I got this in 2024 from Counter Print (please read the description on that page because it’s so fascinating!) I was reminded to bring the book out again because of all the beautiful space news this month. The book is a reissue of the 1974 manual and came in the most beautiful silver pouch. Although it’s sold out, this archival manual does exist…
Really good butter. This is a small pleasure all the time, but especially this month. I ate lots of butter and jam for breakfast and jambon-beurres for lunch. My perfect sandwich: baguette from La Bicyclette, spicy dijon mustard, French ham, smoked gouda, and cornichons.
The Whitney Biennial. I highly recommend going. Every floor was a surprise.
Afternoon tea hangouts. Whether it’s at home or going to a tea parlor! Earlier this month, I met up with a friend at Brooklyn High Low. The toasted coconut tea is my favorite.
Deep cleaning. A lot of things got thrown out this month and it felt incredible. Nothing energizes me more than a deep, deep, deep clean.
Apple dessert wine. I saw it at the farmers’ market and had to get it because 1) I love apples, 2) I love dessert, 3) I love dessert wine but rarely have it, and 4) the bottle was beautiful. It was from Fishkill Farms. Such a delicious treat.
The Matchbook Book. It’s the most delightful book ever and now I want to scan all of my matches, too.
And a book of scanned Spanish Napkins. It arrived to my apartment a few hours ago. Every servilletta is PERFECT.
Documenting my outfits on Indyx. I’ve been using Indyx for years (unsuccessfully) but I’ve managed to track my outfits every day for the last week. One of my friends has been doing it for years and every time I see her Indyx app, I feel so inspired. I’ll report back to keep myself accountable!
Getting the loveliest package from The Mood Board. Tea, Le Pens, a candle, a journal, what more could you want! Thank you Brianna Schubert for the sweetest package.
Chatting with Skylar Allen for her wonderful series, Younger Selves. I will always love recollecting special moments from the past.
Butter body cream. I guess the theme for the month is butter! This one from Oak Essentials is so delicious-looking that you just want to eat it. It glides on to skin so smoothly.
The Domenico Gnoli exhibition at Lévy Gorvy Dayan. The paintings are stunning and even more perfect in person. My train skipped a stop (of course) so I had to walk 20 blocks down Park Avenue on a rainy Sunday to meet my friends at Birley Bakery and then we went to the gallery.
Camper shoes forever. The blue ones I got are back in stock.
Post-work Central Park picnics: On one of the few warm days in April, my friends and I met up after work in the Upper West Side, had our picnic, and then took a very long walk down to Columbus Circle. A big month for big walks.
P.S. Are you going to the Afternoon Light Design Fair in NYC? I went to it last year and it was wonderful. You can get a ticket here!
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