10 Things We're Doing Besides Smelling Extra Good

Aug 26

erica’s things

Planning to excel at beach season 2020: Am I investing in one of these CoolCabanas or one of these I'm-basically-in-Positano numbers? Luckily, I’ve got about nine months to decide.
Making a downright satisfying (if not at all well-rounded) dinner of white rice with sweet soy sauce.
Eyeing very good-looking graphics standards manuals for the National Parks Service, the EPA, and NASA.
Having a favorite wine importer. IS THIS ME NOW?
Washing my washing machine. It took approximately 13 seconds of effort on my end and made me feel like I truly had my shit together, despite a messy bathroom, piled-up clothes, etc., etc.

Cribbing the sweetest, simplest long-distance friendship trick: Shoot a pal a quick “Text me your right now,” a prompt for them to send you a snap of wherever/whatever’s happening in their life right that instant. Low-pressure and perfect.
Marking my calendar for 9/12, when Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn is putting the iconic Parker Posey flick Party Girl up on the big screen.
Feeling like I *actually* understand wine for the first time, thanks to a group lesson from Vanessa Price. Strong recommendation for your next bachelorette party, team off-site, or milestone birthday.
Scouring eBay for Herman Miller summer picnic posters.
Declaring a new favorite thing: babies in sunglasses.

Feeling like I should just stock up on several of these because what’s a cuter birthday/housewarming/hostess gift?