Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another — they work in harmony to remind us when to slow down and root deeply, when to bloom, and when to harvest.
"What would you think if I told you I was writing this from the car, parked in my driveway, because the thought of going inside and sitting down at my desk feels like the most impossible task? What would you say if I admitted that, despite having my health, a job I love, a beautiful family and an old but new-to-us house in a city we love, I need deep breaths and lots of magnesium to help me sleep?"
"As a beauty editor, I've tried hundreds of skincare brands—and there is one that I truly can't live without. OSEA is my go-to for moisturizing, soothing, and cleansing formulas that are made with natural and sea-derived ingredients. I'm truly obsessed, and I love how easy it is to reorder my staples and track my packages with Shop." - Kayti, Senior Content Strategist
🌼 From a functional MD: "Wellness isn’t just built through the supplements we take or the habits we track. It’s also built through the relationships we nurture, the time we spend in nature, the moments we’re able to put our phones down, and the permission we give ourselves to actually rest."
🍽️ Bold dinnerware: For us, slowing down means spending more time cooking meals and hosting friends. These gorgeous plates are always a topic of conversation.
📝 A good question: What is something you are looking forward to right now?
Our next virtual meet-up is on Wednesday, September 23rd at 10 a.m. PT — We’ll be chatting with our editor Kate, whose article about doing a low-spend month inspired many rich reader conversations we can’t wait to dive into. Join us for a guided meditation and community discussion, plus a financial roundtable where we share our tips on making the most of our budgets. We can’t wait to see you!
From Ashley D'Arcy, Senior Editor
"After gathering around my Sundays dining table for a year, I can safely say that this is the kind of well-made furniture that is meant to last a lifetime. While the brand is trendy (in the best way), the design and the quality are timeless. If you want to invest in a truly sturdy and beautiful piece of furniture, I can’t recommend Sundays enough for sustainable, enduring pieces that feel easy like…well, do I need to finish the sentence? 😉" [Read my full review]
A Reader Comment We Love:
"I feel this down to my bones. We initially started streaming shows to 'save money', but we actually spend almost twice what we did on Dish. In the vein of simplifying in general (and not staring at screens), we've made show lists for each service ... after those shows are done, we're pausing that service. Having all of them 'on hold' makes no sense when we can only actively watch a few at a time."
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