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Links I Love Week 21: Year 2026

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I hope you are enjoying the long weekend. We are having a quiet weekend at home before a busy couple of weeks of travel begin this summer. An unexpected trip to Paris might be in the works. Stay tuned.

Grab your coffee and croissants, and join me on the blog.

Designing the future of Louis Vuitton. Via CBS This Morning 

Do dogs belong in Paris? Gifted via FT

There are so many Memorial Day Sales. I rounded them all up in one big post. 

Trying to recover from sleep debt? This exercise might help 

Gingham is the hot print for spring, plus the best pieces to buy. 

How to stay ambitious when there is no ladder left to climb. Via FT. 

The best Paris souvenirs and what to buy in Paris

Why the dream of the feel-good millennium brand didn’t last. The end of Everlane via WSJ

The martini trolley is having a glamorous revival. I am here for it! 

All Modern is having a summer sale. I found a match to our planters, along with these boxes, and these outdoor pots. Their shipping is 2 days, and you can get them quickly if you are looking to spruce up your garden. 

The best sandals for walking this summer via Harper’s Bazaar

This week’s best sellers include my favorite Paige pants (25% off), three great summer dresses, and a few fun pairs of shoes for beach weather.

week 21 best sellers

I love the waffle collection from Negative and just ordered these shorts. My sister and I are both big fans, and she just got a new set for Mother’s Day. I size up to a Medium. 

How to master the 90’s slip dress style 

Perel once a summer sale is here. I have been using their vitamin packs for a few months now and love the ease of everything in one convenient pouch. Get 20% off this week. 

The group chat is the nexus of our social lives. How did we get here?

Why Gen Z is packing out Paris jazz clubs via FT

Elemis exfoliating pads are on major sale. Grab this three-pack.

Don’t skip your scalp this summer when it comes to sunscreen. Here are dermatologists’ recommended scalp sunscreens. 

When I was growing up, my cousin introduced my family to MacKenzie-Childs. She had everything from door knobs to platters. My mom and sister bought pieces years ago (wedding registry), and now I am looking to add a few pieces

The Louvre announces the architect for the expansion that will include a new Mona Lisa space. 

How two Parisian gallerists reworked a historic apartment near the Musée D’Orsay 

My Away larger carry-on and the everywhere bag I use to hold my computer and camera are on sale. 

As the French Riviera heats up, buyers flock to the quieter side of Cannes 

This long-sleeve t-shirt is a favorite of mine. Currently on final sale and worth it. I wear a Medium.

How to stop a mosquito bite from itching. 

United’s CEO Scott Kirby made a bet, and it seems to be paying off. 

My midi skirt is back in stock for another season. 

Eat early, skip the steak, and more lessons learned from dining out 7 nights a week. I agree with some and disagree with others. 5:30 really is a good time to dine. I love a good salad, but I don’t always order something I can make at home unless I am away from home. “ Third time’s the charm” is a very fair evaluation. 

I bought this bucket hat for my small hat (in the smallest size), and I cannot wait to wear it this summer. It is adorable!! 

The Harper’s Bazaar Guide to Summer 2026 TV. From one dog mom to another, skip Your Friends and Neighbors, Season 2. I cannot let episode 8 leave my memory. 

Proof that red shoes are here to stay, and while we are at it, red pants are back. (My husband may disagree)

red outift

Diptyque is bringing back its viral bug spray for summer. Buy it here

These six summer dress trends are all you need 

I have been eyeing this Therabody depuffing wand, currently on sale for Memorial Day. 

Need help deciding on what to read this summer? This NYT article will guide you. 

Why is long hair suddenly everywhere 

Splendid is 40% off almost everything with the code MD40. I have been eyeing this dress for months. 

Check out this giant Pont Neuf art installation video from Paris 

The 30 most anticipated books of the summer via Harper’s Bazaar 

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    • Hi! I am doing my best to remove the paywalls. If there is an error with any of them, please let me know, and I will try to fix it. It is just me doing it all here 😊

      I do pay for each publication and am gifted a certain number of articles to gift each month.

  1. Rebecca – Just wanted to let you know that several links led to a paywall – particularly those to WSJ. This seems to be happening more often.

    • Hi! I am so sorry about that. I pay for each publication so I can gift articles to you for free. Let me look into how to fix this for you.

      Thank you so much for reading each week xo

    • Hi! These should be fixed. Sorry about any frustrations. I pay for these each week to unlock them and gift them to you. Occasionally, there are tech hiccups. I appreciate your patience. xo