Happy Friday 7/23/21

Happy Friday! How are you? Summer is flying by WAY to fast, isn’t it? Our school starts late around here (after Labor Day), but I’m already having those knot-in-the-tummy, not-ready-for-summer-to-end kind of feels. So naturally I’m stockpiling raspberry jam and freezing cherries and hoping to carry summer right into winter this year ;)

sources: stools, all kitchen, + the serendipitous story behind our hutch

Here are some fun links from the week…

Ted Lasso season 2 comes out today! I’m so excited! (apple)

American parents are way too focused on their kids’ self-esteem. “American parents today are also quick to protect their kids from disappointment and failure … these well-meaning interventions backfire because a child with healthy self-esteem is a child who has learned, through experience, that he can overcome obstacles and disappointment.” (Atlantic)

How to create a secret garden in your backyard. I’m always trying to channel this vibe in our outdoor spaces! (tmagazine)

Speaking of gardens…did you see the garden bed cover Garrett built me? I’m obsessed!

I’m ready to move to Ohio for this house. It has quite possibly the coolest staircase I’ve ever seen and is only $75k!!! (@cheapoldhouses)

How cute is this cotton dress? Just ordered it for a special thing we have coming up. (maisonette affiliate)

These floors are giving me a ton of inspiration for our primary bathroom remodel! (@Katie.leclercq)

This living room by StudioLaloc is gorgeous! Lauren does such beautiful work and I love that she’s in Seattle! (realsimple)

Checked out this book from the library the other week on a whim and was pleasantly surprised! It’s really good! (amazon affiliate, indiebound)

Always tired? Here’s why - and what you can do about it. (realsimple)

One of my pairs of trusty Birkenstocks wore out and I wanted to try a new style. Holy moly there are SO many good ones out there now! Here are a few of my favorites (and these are the ones I finally ordered)…