Taking a break

Jul 30, 2025

Hi y’all. Two thoughts before we get to the links.

Melt the guns.
Re: yesterday’s tsunami, we’re staying home from the beach today but other than that completely unaffected at the moment. Whew!

Btw, Handpicked and Buy Art are taking August off. While I’m gone, I hope you’ll shop your favorites through my links:

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Jul 30

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Saw this graphic tee in person and was stopped in my tracks by the *textures.*
This silver salt dish is begging to catch the earrings I forgot to take out before bed.
Let’s be friends!
Faithfully carrying on my black t-shirt research.
Faherty’s sale is on sale - I have this pink striped linen and denim button up in my cart.
Proposing legislation that requires all retailers to have a ‘relaxed fits’ section.

I wish we could take a Handpicked field trip to see this floating porcelain bowl exhibit in person! This video of it gave me goosebumps.
A look at Princess Diana’s jewelry collection (via Lizzy)
Highly recommend this art book if you’re looking to start or build your coffee table collection. We love a woman pioneer, we love the arts and crafts movement! (via Mary)

Hoping my precious picky eaters will dig this sungold tomato pasta. Although, if not… more for me.
Realizing I can love the most boring board game in the world if I have a pretty set to play on.
My kids and I are on a mission to beautify our backyard, they’re very jazzed about this simple trellis hack.
Still thanking my sister for introducing me to the best swimsuit upgrade of my life. I wish I’d had these ten years ago when I first started swimming with kids.
“Unconditional love.” (If you like that, listen to this.)
kent, wa. // kodak portra 160 film // august 2021