Monday Musings
New Amazon sunnies, summer sandal look-a-likes, a Levi's jean try, a bedding win, favorite bras and undies and new hats to top it all off!
Hello everyone! Summer travel plans are in full swing over here. Gretchen and Laura had their annual guest ranch family trip last week. As always, it was a Colorado dream come true: Horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking and more. It was a week of all-around wonderful family time together in the mountains. In case you didn’t know, Gretchen and Laura are sisters-in-law. Laura is married to Gretchen’s younger brother, Andrew!
Allison was in Phoenix working solo and nursing her oldest daughter post wisdom teeth surgery. Frozen peas were on constant rotation and the Vitamix was working overtime. She’s heading back to the family farm in Indiana this week for a reunion hosting her childhood, camp girlfriends. We all subscribe to a girls’ trip as often as we’re able. That is a bucket-filling good time! If you are in full summer mode like we are, here is a round-up of what you may have missed last week.
Amazon Summer Sunnies Under $15
Allison was influenced to buy a new pair of sunglasses and BONUS, they come with two pair for a total of $13! You can’t beat that. There are several color combos to choose from. She chose the combo above and has been loving them. Shop them here.
High-Low Summer Sandals
We love finding a good high/low and these slides are fantastic for Summer. Shop them here.
The High/Low Heel You’ll Need This Summer
Are you seeing triple? Pretty wild. We say a big “yes” to these elevated nude sandals that work well with a dress or jeans. Note the block and kitten heels… perfect for travel and “walking” to dinners. Shop them here.
The Levi Wedgie Jean
Laura loves a good Levi jean! She touts it from the rooftops. They are well-made, affordable ($98 for a pair), and you can choose your own inseam on the website. For those who have longer or shorter legs, fret no more about having the jeans hemmed after you purchase! This is a big deal people. She recently snagged two new pairs of the “wedgie” jean (which lifts and makes the booty look fab). Watch her try them on here.
Quince Bedding
Laura recently refreshed her tween son’s bedroom and decided to try Quince bedding. We’ve been hearing about their great bedding for a while now. She (and he) could not be happier with the look, feel and quality. This is a European linen duvet, and comes with two matching shams. It’s kid approved in softness and perfect for cool sleeping. Allison is so impressed that she is ordering the same in a solid color for her daughters’ beds. Shop the bedding here.
Our Favorite Packable Straw Hats
Who doesn’t love a great hat? We could not be happier to be working with one of our favorite hat makers, Janessa Leone. Gretchen and Laura have several of her hats and Allison has always admired and hoped for one. She tried the “Judith” style and absolutely loved. These hats are so comfortable, have fabulous shape and many that are packable! This is one of them. Shop this hat + other styles Gretchen and Laura wear and love. Use our code GTI15 for 15% off here.
Summer Reading
These are the books we are reading this summer so far. Allison’s book, Atmosphere, is not pictured but included in the link. She listens to all her books! We will be adding to this collection over the summer. Please leave any recs in the comments! We’d love to know what you’re reading and loving too.
LOVED both ‘Big Beautiful Life’ and ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ and also reading ‘Atmosphere’ via Audible currently. A few others I’ve loved this year: ‘The Beautiful People’ (Michelle Gable), ‘Let’s Call Her Barbie’ (Renee Rosen) and ‘The High Tide Club’ (Mary Kay Andrews).