Links I Love Week 34

It was a full and exciting week at home. The painters FINALLY finished, at least for now. Some furniture deliveries arrived a few weeks ago that couldn’t be placed until now. The front room is finally put together. We will need to do some styling, but you can see how it looks here. Henri is thrilled his spot on the couch is now available for morning nap time. 

I added new notecards to The Print Shop. These macaron notecards sold out and are now back in stock. Plus, this print has been a best seller, so I added them to notecards. 

The calendars for Italy and Paris are almost complete and ready for presale, starting September 15th. Make sure you are on the list to get the presale price. 

Grab your coffee and croissants, and join me for links I love. 

Can there be too many cafés in Paris? Via NYT

These tall Western boots are on trend and great for those with larger calves. 

10 full-body stretches to start doing every day for better mobility and strength via Glamour 

Forget summer, this is travel “it” season—everything you need to know about the shoulder season and where to travel. 

I finished The Second Mrs. Astor over the weekend. I had it from my Kindle Unlimited. The beginning was slow, and I thought it was hard to get into, but eventually, I couldn’t put it down until the end. It is a historical fiction book surrounding The Titanic. I even learned some facts I didn’t know before. 

How Emerging Tech and Innovative Design Could Make Airports More Inclusive Places

TSA Just Made Enrolling in PreCheck a Bit Easier — Here’s How

Why a vacation can be good for you even before you take time off  

I ordered this motorcycle jacket from Quince, which is $150 and gets rave reviews. I wanted to compare it to the one I own from Madewell for a look for less. (It is currently 30% off) 

What a heat wave does to your body via The New Yorker 

This week’s best sellers include some great work staples from J.Crew and one of my favorite new sweaters I can’t wait to wear this fall.

Gratitude really is good for you. Here is what the science shows. Via NYT

Meet Claude! The newest bag from Sézane. 

Italy to launch new vintage tourist trains and I want to go on one. You might, to, after reading this article. 

Campsickness is real. I loved this honest article about camp and could relate to it. For any parent with kids who attended summer camp recently or you did it yourself, you may love this one too! Via NYT

This water carafe is on my list for my following Crate and Barrel visit. My husband and I always have water on our bedside tables. This would help those late-night runs to the kitchen. 

The 6 Best Sound Machines for a Restful Night’s Sleep I work and sleep with this one. Now, I am intrigued by this Snooz for travel. I am away from home for nights and still need to focus and sleep well. 

The best wedding gifts to give and what not to give from expert wedding planner Mindy Weiss 

LAKE Pajamas is back with some great styles for pre-fall. They sent me these which I love. Also, I was thrilled to see this set was back in green. A favorite of mine. I own it in multiple colors. 

10 nourishing foods to eat to support your body during menopause via Real Simple 

The Crown plans to return for a 6th season this fall. Here are the details. 

Do these shoes make me look like a tourist? Via NYT 

5 tips to be a kid’s favorite adult. I loved this article because it is crucial for me to have a vital role in my niece and nephew’s lives. 

In case you missed it, Merit launched eye shadows this week! I had the opportunity to test them out and shared a little here. What I love about them is they are buildable, and you can use the brush to create a liner or use them to apply the shadow to your lid. 

Rumor has it there is a Queens Gambit 2. See the trailer here.

This paint color can increase a home’s value. It’s not white. 

The Top 5 International Destinations for Americans This Labor Day, According to AAA

It’s been a while since I have shopped at J.Crew Factory. I recently looked and found so many great items at affordable prices. A lot of you have been asking for lower-priced fashion goods. Here are some of my favorites. I also bought this pair of denim, a headband, and a pair of flats, all for $100. Use the code YESPLEASE at checkout for 20% off $100 or more. 

How to start working out again when it’s been a while via SELF 

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