Weekly Recs

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 •

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

This is weekend recs, just with a new name!

Jul 12 •

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

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

Jul 3 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

Weekend Recs #50: Summer style, 90's catalog inspo, and a great new book

Plus, I tried on and found the best stuff from J.Crew's current collection.

May 31 •

Weekend Recs #49: Sun protection is hot

A mini edition for the long weekend, featuring the best sunscreens and gear.

May 24 •

Weekend Recs #48: Romanticizing life, balletcore, and vintage home finds

A few fun things and a personal life catch-up.

May 17 •

Weekly Recs #47: Is this the most fun movie of the year? 🎾

All my thoughts on 'Challengers.' Plus: good tahini, the perfect linen set, and what to wear to get your doctorate.

May 10 •

Weekend Recs #46: Good pajamas and summery books

Plus, talking about The Idea of You movie and Harry Styles, and some thoughts on Mother's Day gifting.

May 3 •

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