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Hi readers,
It’s August, which always feels like such a bittersweet milestone with the summer winding down. Our family has some joyful moments to look forward to, like our daughter Lily’s third birthday and our annual beach trip.
We’re packing and planning for said trip (we’re going back to Nantucket), and most of that has looked like borrowing various containers from friends to put the baby in (travel crib, slumberpod, beach tent, etc.) and booking dinner reservations for the one or two date nights we’ll have (I love Ventuno, if you ever go). Such are the glorious, glorious “vacations” when you’re a parent. :) This is usually our one and only big trip for the year, so I will take what I can get.
Photos from last summer. Gorgeous hydrangeas are everywhere on island (left). Ventuno's not only has the best pasta but the prettiest interiors, too (right).
I also had a whole style lookbook in mind, but I might just grab one more workout short (I want to try these) and call it a day. Rather than laziness, I’m going to blame it on being postpartum.
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This week, I’ve been reading two very, very different books: the last chapter in The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms novella by George R.R. Martin (George…I have some notes on how your female characters are portrayed), and The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand, a book set at a Nantucket restaurant with the most mouthwatering descriptions of food. After this, I’m feeling ready to dive back into my more literary reads on my to-read list—Meg Mason’s forthcoming book, Sophie, Standing There, is calling to me from my pile.
What are you reading this week? And what are you looking forward to in these last few weeks of summer?
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xo,
Alisha
First, this swimsuit is my favorite I’ve tried so far postpartum. The fabric is smoothing and compressive, but I can still breathe and move. The square neckline feels very flattering and there’s enough bum coverage. Second, this sunscreen that smells just like cotton candy. I bought it immediately after sniffing it on my nieces at the pool.
This isn’t really a recommendation, just something I’m thinking about a lot right now.
As I settle back into my work routine after baby, I’ve found an itch to want to be outside and “in the world” more. Less working at my desk, in front of a screen, and more interacting with humans and my community.
Continued after the paywall, plus:
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Two charming book-related finds
…and more...
