HI JULY! SUMMMMMMER IS HERE! … and already flying by! Anyone else? I hate the pressure of feeling like I need to take advantage of every moment of summer because it’s too short.
So here it is, my JULY MOOD(board). Time is not refundable, use it with intention - as you can see, I already feel like summer is flying by! But that’s time and I’m enjoying it and I hope you are too! We’ve had lots of out of town guests visits which is nice. I’ve been trying to catch up with friends, grab coffee with colleges, and sit on patios whenever possible. No big travel plans this summer but plan to spend lots of time in nature because nature is the best. I’m also trying to implement some new long term work habits and I’ll update you on those when results start trickling in.
For now, here are few things I’m loving at the moment:
I’m wearing …
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
This is my FAVE sunscreen. I use it daily and what I love most about it is that it is NOT greasy, a real natural finish, and it is CLEAR. Clear? Yes, it comes out clear. So when you accidentally get some in your hair or you run out the door and miss the crease in your nose, or smudge it on your shirt (like we all do), you don’t see it! Also, it does not smell. Like I don’t understand how they made this concoction but I’m here for it (and SPF in general) ☀️
I’m reading …
We’re halfway through the year, so I did a round up reel of all the books I’ve read so far this year. Summer is a great time to pick up that book that’s been sitting on your bedside table and enjoy a poolside summer read. In this month’s Book Club I’m recommending my top three 2024 reads (that would all be great beach reads):
1. This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
2. Just For Summer by Abby Jimenez
3. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Happy summer (the best) reading!
I’m crushing on…
Heinz x Kate Spade New York Collection
When you have a husband who loves ketchup as much as mine, you are drawn to the new Heinz x Kate Spade New York Collection when it pops up on your feed. Yes, this classic brand on a purse and loafers is very intriguing but also quite comical. I’m still a little confused by this quirky collab but it’s sparking all the feels. Do I go for a Heinz tote bag or keychain?
I’m watching…
Love Island USA Season 6
I’m HOOKED (and apparently I am not the only one says the Internet). I don’t know why. I have never watched this show before. Not sure how it even came on in the background a couple weeks ago… all I know is I can’t get enough of it right now. It’s really good (in that terrible-reality-mindless-brain-numb-cringe kind of way….) and I’m invested and obsessed. It’s on CRAVE… You’re welcome.
ICYMI -
ANOTHER COOKBOOK in the world! I’m super excited that another cookbook is out and on bookshelves - The Young Forever Cookbook: More than 100 Delicious Recipes for Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life by Mark Hyman. This was a fun project to work on with a fab team - Kyla Zanardi as the photographer and Dara Sutin behind the recipe development and gorgeous food styling. We had a lot of creative freedom with this one, so I was able to work my art direction and prop styling magic ✨
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