Archive - Downtime

What Big Life Moments Should We Be Celebrating More?

"It meant a lot to me that people treated the event like a real wedding because, to me, it really did feel that significant."

17 hrs ago •

Weekend Notes #56: Finding Peace in Quiet Summer Mornings and My New Approach to Being Online

Plus a dose of cozy inspo for you after an anxiety-inducing week...

Jul 19 •

Fresh Finds: What I'm actually buying from all these sales...

The Nordstrom Sale is heavily advertised, but if you look past the hype, you can find some good basics. Plus: Sharing some quick life and shopping…

Jul 15 •

Downtime Notes #55: Shopping as fantasy, girls who grill, and a beach read

This is weekend recs, just with a new name!

Jul 12 •

Have You Been on Any Fun Friend Dates Recently?

Guest Teresa Wu introduces a creative new friend ritual, shares her favorite food spots in Denver, reveals the coziest rugs, and gives us a peek into…

Jul 11 •

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(Long) Weekend Recs #54: Real-Life Travel Tips from Two Busy Moms

Are you also in the carry-on-only club?

Jul 3 •

June 2024

The Travel Issue, Part 2! 🦪

The co-founder of Alex Mill shares his best packing strategy for multiple climates, and writer Jess Graves shares the tinted SPF she swears by in the…

Jun 28 •

2 Easy Outfit Formulas for Hot Summer Days

Also: In defense of the skort!

Jun 25 •

Weekend Recs #53: Mini Edition ☀️

Pretty art, a good book that I can't put down, and easy summer dresses.

Jun 21 •

The Downtime Travel Issue, Part 1

A special edition of the Friday newsletter! Featuring two people I admire who share their genius travel tips. Plus: I'm sharing the best joy-bringing…

Jun 14 •

Stretchy Pants That You Can Wear In Public (And Still Feel Chic)

And 3 more good things. Plus, answering some reader shopping Q&A's (like "What are jean shorts that will cover the cheeks?").

Jun 12 •

The books on my summer reading list and an escape to the South of France

This is Weekly Recs #51. Plus, the bag that broke my DMs, a reader tip about a cozy bookstore upstate, and a promo to celebrate ONE YEAR of Downtime!

Jun 7 •

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