+MINI’S BASKETBALL WARDROBE. I mentioned earlier this week that mini is now playing basketball and taking hip-hop dance, and I’m enrolling her in a few camps this summer with athletic components, and she was woefully under-outfitted for any of it. All of my cute athletic wear finds for girls here, but the specific items I bought, most of which are seen in the top left corner above:
PERFORMANCE TEES IN GREAT COLORS
PASTEL SWEATSHIRT + SWEATPANTS
+COURANT MAGSAFE CHARGER. I pretty much have to keep my phone on a charging pad when not in use since I use it so much throughout the day for Magpie (and beyond). This one from Courant is so gorgeous — I don’t mind having it out on my desktop? The brand generously sent me this charging pad and I love that I can keep both my AirPods and my smartphone charging on it simultaneously without any plugging-in. You can also get these monogrammed — could be a handsome gift for a techie spouse. You can see mine above alongside my Appointed notebook, which truly sparks joy for me every time I use it. I love the linen cover!
+CHIMI SUNGLASSES. I’ve been getting a lot of wear out of a pair of clear sunglasses from Chimi I bought a few years ago — they feel fresh and different. Mine is style 005, which they appear to no longer make in the clear colorway I own, but this pair is very similar. They look a lot to me like styles from Garrett Leight, but a fraction of the price.
+MIRTH CAFTAN. This caftan from Mirth’s new collection stopped me in my tracks. I love the details! It looks like something you might pick up from a small boutique in Italy or something. These are the kinds of dresses I live in during the summer — midi/maxi-length, full coverage for ease of wear, a belt at the waist for shape. I would pair this with my Hermes Orans and be on my way.
+LARROUDE RAFFIA MULES. Cannot stop thinking of these raffia mules for spring/summer. Perfect height and style to pair with breezy sundresses. Would also look so cute with white denim and a floaty top.
+DAVINES OI CONDITIONER. I am absolutely losing my mind over this conditioner — like, genuinely cannot wait to wash my hair in order to use it. The scent is beyond and my hair has never — never! — felt softer or more detangled. I’m in love.
+CROPPED PUFFER VEST. How good is this $36 cropped puffer to throw on over your workout gear? More great affordable finds (many fitness oriented) from Amazon here.
+BEYOND YOGA SET. Currently in my cart: these leggings and this cropped tank in the chic navy color. I own a few of their cropped tanks and LOVE them. They are a really soft cotton. Would love to buy these sets in, like, every color…
+MIRANDA LAMBERT “PALOMINO” ALBUM. I am a big back-in-the-day-Miranda fan. I listened to her first two albums, “Kerosene” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” about a million times each. I distinctly remember listening to “Kerosene” on repeat in my garden-level apartment on R Street in Georgetown, while pursuing an M.A. in literature. The lyrics are evocative, inviting nostalgia and memory. I feel like she drifted from her roots a bit too much for my taste in her more recent discography but “Palomino” reclaims more of the true country feel of her earlier music. I love (!) “In His Arms.” Wow!
+LAKE PAJAMAS VALENTINE’S DAY JAMMIES. I bought mini the matching set and they are hiding in my closet until we get closer to the holiday — but I couldn’t help but break mine out! This is my favorite style of pajama they make (long top / shorts) and the pattern is so charming. These were generously gifted by the brand, but I have purchased many pairs on my own because I straight-up love the brand.
+VALENTINE’S DAY BOOKS FOR LITTLES. I generally give my children a themed book at every holiday, and Love Is a Tutu (already on our bookshelves) is a cute pick for a little love. In my cart for this Valentine’s Day: this one for mini; this one for micro. More picks below.
+BRIO SET. My son has been really into his Brio train set recently and I love the way he set up these bridges.
+ROLLING BINS. These rolling, lidded bins from Container Store are perfect for stowing bulky toy sets — we use them for Duplos, Magnatiles, Brios, Barbies, etc.
+HUNZA G PAMELA SWIMSUIT. This suit is at the top of my list for the season ahead. I can’t tell if I want the millennial pink one or the classic black. I personally prefer the thinner straps on this style, but this thicker-strapped Hunza G (20% off with code YOUROCK — these do sell out as the season progresses, fyi) is the iconic one that everyone obsesses over. More of my swimwear picks for the season ahead here, many on sale!