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Welcome to Psst, where each month the Remodelista and Gardenista editors share an inside look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Without further ado, a glimpse of what we’ve been up to in August:
Photographs by editors, except where noted.
Above: “I recently spotted this adorable bike basket from Nantucket Bike Basket Co. and instantly added it to my wish list.” – Laura Fenton; photograph from Bluejay Electric Bicycles via Nantucket Bike Basket Co.Above: “Historically, I’ve been a staunch supporter of all-cotton terry towels, but this summer, I’ve found myself wrangling our oversized ones at the beach and at the pool with enough frustration that it led me to rethink our set up. I went with a more ‘athletic towel’ from new brand Typical—it’s a stretch towel that holds its shape, stretches well around a tired child, and stays reliably soft. I liked the Ceramic Clay color, but they have more colorful options on offer too.” – Alexa Hotz; photograph from TypicalAbove: “I’ve been enjoying the selection of work showcased on Instagram from Ss.art, a wire craft artist based in Osaka, Japan who specializes in intricate botanical wire art—such as this blooming morning glory.” – Kier Holmes; photograph from @ss.art___wirecraft
Above: “Earlier this month, I was reading Alice Waters’s Fanny at Chez Panisse to my daughter and it recalled memories of cooking in the kitchen with my mom. I’m about the same age as Waters’s daughter Fanny Singer and there was a shared sensibility during this 1990s era in California kitchens—with similar ingredients and inspirations. I wrote about this on my Substack Innere in Straight from My Mom’s ’90s Kitchen with an edit of distinctly 90s kitchen tools. I’ve been enjoying red wine vinaigrette and even wheatgrass ever since.” – Alexa Hotz; still from the 1995 film Nelly et Monsieur ArnaudAbove: “I recently bought this indigo quilt from Ikea to protect our sofa from our rambunctious dog. It’s inexpensive, good-looking, 100-percent cotton, and exactly what I was looking for.” – Fan Winston; photo from IkeaAbove: “I was pleasantly surprised to discover that USPS has some pretty botanical stamps right now [Vibrant Leaves and Sunflowers] and wanted to share.” – Laura FentonAbove: “I have a real predilection for cotton pajama sets—there’s almost nothing I like more than putting on a crisp pair and getting into bed early with a book. I recently stumbled on this Etsy shop with block-printed designs and ordered several, including this sunny pair.” – Annie Quigley; photo from The Patchwork BoutiqueAbove: “I got a lemon sherbet-colored button down with black piping at Rubirosa’s in Paris and was equally enamored with the colorful interior by Louis-Charles Aka. Bring back balloon shades!” – Nick Spain
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