8.11.26
Everything I Read in July 2026
I have to say, I really loved everything I read this month. I did DNF a few titles, but everything that made this list is worth reading. My mom said that The Calamity Club is her favorite read of 2026 so far. A big statement, but I loved it so much. The characters were incredible; I want more! Other “loves” this month (a love would be equivalent to an A or A+ back when I was grading books) were A Killer Wedding, Love You More, Hollow Bones, and Whistler.
Weekend Reading 8.1.26
How to stop being so defensive in arguments. The changing influencer economy. Three of summer’s best thrillers. A NYT profile on Sophie Lou Jacobsen (huge admirer of her work!). Why yes, red is a neutral. The new trend of vegetable-forward scents. The secret to great style? Looking like you have a life. Gap’s fragrance re-launch. The best art and fashion books of the year. A great list of underrated romantic comedies to add to your list. Plus the usual mix of recipes, shopping finds, and beautiful homes to look at. Enjoy!
33 of the Best Comfort Movies.
This was a reader request from several weeks ago (and a post we need right now!) but it took me a while to pull together the post as I have so many! Comfort films. The ones you watch when you are sick, sad, having a bad day, feeling a bit blue, the world is in turmoil, etc.
An End of July Wish List
Making these lists is so much fun. Would I spend $650 on rubber flip-flops from Phoebe Philo? Absolutely not. Do I love them? Yes. They really nailed the shade of green. What I am coveting most this week is actually on the home front. Porta released all these amazing mirror-polished metal pieces with cabochon stones. There’s the round tray, the rectangular tray, and this stunning vase. Oh and this little triple bowl set.
The Wednesday Ten, No. 16
Every Wednesday, I’ll bring you a list of ten things that I think you should know about. I’m excited for this. I often stumble across something interesting and will share it to Instagram, but it has no real place to live. Maybe it’s a new launch, a really great podcast episode . . . maybe it’s an independent designer, an artist, or a must-have shopping find. It will be a different mix every week. You can read last week’s installment here.
A Sunny Under $200 Edit
We are back with our biweekly edit of under-$200 favorites. There are so many great pieces in this week’s installment; I hope you enjoy! I am a broken record about this, but if you are new here, I have a “great style under $200” section on my ShopMy page that I update multiple times a week, if not every day! Both Carly and I spend quite a bit of time tracking down pieces at this price point that feel well-made, special, and fun.
