My favorite swimsuits I wore in Mexico

Also in here: vintage childhood books + my latest painting

Hola my dears! How are you? I’ve been dying to share… Last week we went to Mexico with my side of the family *without kids* and it was the most relaxing vacation of my life.

as usual, nate got a tan in about 15 minutes. // my dress is billabong from a few years ago, similar here

left: emily + me in the matching hats lizzy got all of us! // right: lizzy + me with one of my MANY [virgin] cucumber mojitos

major milestone: i found two suits that score a perfect 10 in comfort, cut, and color! // left is Lands’ End // right (top, bottom) was gifted by Left on Friday :)

the iguanas barely noticed us // yes, those are lizard tracks // the bluest water i’ve ever seen in my life

fun fact, i’m the 2nd in a family of 7 kids. emilyalexsarahdavidlizzymarydan :)))

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today’s bouquet

• Okay, the purse bowl is absolutely brilliant. (via

  Internet Treasures
  )

• What it actually looks like to make t-shirts 100% in America.

• Saving up to add this unforgettable piece to my collection.

• Smearing my favorite balm all over my sunburn. Woman-owned, handmade in my hometown by a burn survivor.

• If you’re looking for a book from your childhood, try here.

• Baseball’s about kindness. So cute. (via Nate)

• Predicting bird of paradise is the new fiddle leaf fig.

• Two terrific podcast episodes: one very digestible money conversation and one on identifying your values.

• Oh my gosh, how cool is this? Wish I could see it in person!

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in my basket

• Boston readers, one of you PLEASE snatch this before it’s sold out.

• Asking for this striped set for my birthday (no need to remind me it’s 60+ days away).

• A very Handpicked-esque wedding guest dress!

• Embarking on oversize tee research; starting with this one and this one (via Mary).

• Thoroughly embarrassing my family with my new phone case.

• Wow, Shea McGee has a new collection with Tuckernuck! I want this fun gingham dress (with pockets).

• Have you heard of Cakes? My sister Lizzy introduced them to me and changed my life. A new holy grail product for me. I’ll never bother with removable swimsuit padding again.

• Finally found my perfect cross necklace! I added this summery orange jade one to my order at the last minute.

• My friend Adrienne was wearing the prettiest pink floral dress at church on Mother’s Day. I would have guessed it was from Revolve, but she got it from the Rack for under $100. Chef’s kiss.

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this week’s painting

one of my favorite aphorisms.

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last thing

• Most popular link last week: comfy-chic pants

• I hope something good happens to you today.

• See you Friday for Buy Art! (For real this time!!!)

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reality check: i have enough loose skin on my stomach to fit all four of my kids inside my abdomen and yes i was sucking in in this pic