August, Unfiltered

Greetings from the wilt.

Friends, hello! I’m glad you’re here. Let’s catch up.

Let It Be Sunday, 528!

This week’s Let It Be Sunday is a little letter from me to the late-summer garden and all the ways life can feel a little crispy and overgrown this time of year. I’m reflecting on what the garden teaches me (even when it looks like a mess), sharing the simple dessert that saved my week, a powerful essay about turning 50 with clarity, written by someone who turned 60, and the surprising quality that super-agers have in common (hint: it’s not a vitamin). There’s also a blush I’m obsessed with, a tuna melt in my near future, and a gentle reminder that a good-quality kitchen doesn’t have to be perfect — just lived in. Come take a look. I saved you a seat!

Read it here: August Unfiltered

Currently and Coming Up:

This week I loved this piece by Nicole Prince on her summer in Michigan. Can I just say - y’all make summer in Michigan look magical and I’m patiently awaiting my invite.

In case you missed it: 9 of My Favorite Mood-Boosters and Life-Savers

Currently listening to The Summer Portraits on repeat.

Coming up, an interview with my friends at Platonic Love, a get-to-know-you with Alexis deBoschnek, and giveaways from When Pigs Fly Bread and Seemore Sausage.

So much good stuff!

Have a great Sunday,

Joy