Blissful Sunday, everybody! August is right here. Are all of us prepared?! We’re positive that a lot of you (particularly our readers who’re dad and mom) are in fall planning mode. But when it’s attainable, let’s all attempt to take pleasure in these previous few weeks of “earlier than college” summer season and get exterior! Any ultimate plans??
This week’s home tour is an epic one. It’s the Portuguese homestead of Nate and Jeremiah Brent! It’s been 5 years within the making, and as you possibly can think about, it’s stuffed with a mixture of antiques, up to date classic, and SO a lot texture. A complete dream, if we do say so ourselves.
From Emily: We took the children to San Francisco final weekend to be informal and lively vacationers for 3 days, and it was EXTREMELY enjoyable (I wrote a recap on the Substack that you would be able to learn right here). I introduced three pairs of footwear – these leather-based sandals, my huaraches, and a pair of cute sneakers. I ended up carrying the platform sandals for all however one portion of the three days as a result of they’re virtually sneaker-like in consolation and help whereas being so transitional style-wise that they labored with all my outfits (admittedly I dressed very informal). They’ve a comfortable footbed, so I used to be capable of stroll and stroll and stroll tremendous comfortably. The huaraches have been good to decorate up for dinner, however truthfully I may have simply worn these for all our biking, strolling, and dinner outings and I might have been so comfortable.
From Caitlin: How’s this for dorky: I lastly splurged on my dream hangers (thanks, Wayfair’s July 4th sale) and I COULD NOT BE MORE THRILLED. I first wrote about them in 2024, and I’m so excited that 3 weeks in, I like them simply as a lot as I believed I might. The form is unimaginable (no dents in any of my shoulders!), they’re small and lightweight and shockingly robust (they’re holding some HEAVY beaded attire proper now), and I like that the fabric means they can be utilized moist or dry (I can air-dry instantly within the open space of my closet!). Don’t be fooled by the curved arms – the coating locks straps into place, so I can place silky tanks precisely as I’d like. Den ended up getting an additional set of these for his swimsuit jackets and bigger sweaters, and we’re obsessive about these for pants. (Hanging up my pants on these is like, a euphoric expertise – I get an ideal, centered grasp each time.) We wrapped up our purchase with these unusual, open hangers that are a dream for draping Den’s trousers or hanging bathing fits. We received all the things within the cherry crimson shade, and I’m having such a good time strolling into my closet now (my first walk-in, besides!!!) – I’m simply so happy that they lived as much as my expectations.
From Jess: I’ve actually been leaning into claw clips once more…particularly on this warmth! I do some “French twist” factor and instantly really feel much less scorching and put collectively. I like these clips particularly as a result of they’re made for high quality to medium-thick hair (ME!), and so they aren’t tremendous lengthy/huge, which can be very nice once you don’t have a ton of hair. A small little rec that I seemingly can’t dwell with out.
From Gretchen: I picked up a pair of those electrical cardboard cutters I had seen throughout TikTok, and they’re SO GOOD. I gained’t shut up about them. I make a degree to point out anybody who walks into my home my new gadget–it’s like magic! I don’t thoughts breaking down bins (and I need to to get all of them to squeeze into my recycling bin), however having a device like this makes that course of a lot simpler and permits me to interrupt the items down even smaller so my neighbors can nonetheless shove their paper in. However I actually love them as a result of they lower and glide like BUTTER, and after I’m in a artful temper and discover myself eager to repurpose my on-line purchasing bins into one thing helpful…properly, scissors be damned! This electrical blade cuts the smoothest, straightest line with zero hand cramping. Final week, I took an IKEA field, sliced it all the way down to the dimensions of my small bed room window, and coated it in the identical material with the identical method I used for the partitions in that room to make some momentary blackout window covers. I’ve a child coming to stick with me quickly, and he goes down higher in a completely darkish room, however I sleep higher figuring out my makeshift cardboard covers are lower STRAIGHT and pattern-matched 🙂
From Marlee: A pair of pants to maintain your eye on – the Hole Straightforward Double Knee Barrel pants. I LOVE a pull-on pant, and these are so really easy to put on. They’re consistently out of inventory/again in inventory, so for those who’re , I might simply maintain a watch out, and in the event that they present as accessible, don’t wait! They’re a pleasant light-weight cotton pant, and I like the drawstring. They additionally are available in different colours on this materials, which can be 100% cotton however a bit little bit of a thicker material. They’re so cute with a bit tank in the summertime, however I’m additionally tremendous excited to put on them within the winter with sweaters:) I’m not a brilliant huge fan of barrel pants, however these are very refined and drape properly.
From Mallory: I wished to focus on one of the crucial excellent items on our roof that we splurged on however was completely value it. We wished to place in a eating desk, however for the reason that house was a bit tight, I didn’t wish to get one thing that was too visually heavy however was nonetheless top quality (as a result of as soon as one thing goes as much as our prime ground we DO NOT wish to should carry it down). I discovered this desk from West Elm and GASPED. It’s really so excellent. The white concrete prime has held up tremendous properly all summer season (and we’ve had a ton of events and spills, and it hasn’t stained in any respect to date). I like the legs too, fashionable however not too chunky. The desk appears completely excellent with the eating chairs, imho too! Should you’ve been in search of a stable out of doors eating desk, I like ours a lot (and so they have white glove supply, which was an precise dream for us since this was going up a loopy quantity of stairs!!) Shoutout to the West Elm supply guys who introduced it up – they have been AWESOME.
From Arlyn: A dermatologist I observe on Instagram really useful this drugstore model moisturizer. On condition that it was about $15, I grabbed one as I had run out of my regular La Roche-Posay and was additionally feeling strapped for cash after the massive transfer. I squeezed it out into my hand and thought, “Nope, not gonna lower it,” provided that it was virtually…watery? My 41-year-old face wants some MOISTURE, child. However I gave it a go, and I’ve gotta let you know, it’s been nice. I take advantage of a few dime measurement and it absorbs rapidly into my face, leaving it prepared for sunscreen and make-up. It has no perfume, parabens, dyes, or a handful of different issues, which is cool with me. I’ve been utilizing it day and night time, combined with azelaic acid within the evenings and the Dealer Joe’s vitamin C serum within the day, and my pores and skin is comfortable!
Thanks for spending a while with us immediately, and see you tomorrow! xx
Opening Picture Credit: Design by Mallory Wackerman | Picture by Sara Ligorria-Tramp | From: Mallory’s Rooftop Reveal: You Have To See This Loopy Outside Kitchen DIY
