10 Things We're Doing Besides Just One More Thing

Jun 11

Checked out this other thing we do lately? We’re kind of obsessed with this priest’s wife who got her start in flowers by decorating his church and is now a full-blown, full-service florist. And, speaking of green things: This D.I.Y. plant hanger is definitely the most achievable macramé project around. Oh, also: Here’s what’s up with dry brushing.

erica’s things

Planning on making the easiest of desserts with a whole bunch o’ toppings now that I’ve scarfed down the rhubarb version.
“Huh!”-ing all the way through this enthralling book on athletes and aging.
Returning to this Twitter thread when I need an afternoon pick-me-up. Top-notch animal and baby video curation!
Mixing up my fitness gear: The wares from Girlfriend Collective are v. soft and comfy in a way that the internet struggles to convey.
Betting this podcast is soon the talk of the playground. It features badass women sharing grade-schooler-friendly stories of other badass women—like Tarana Burke on Harriet Tubman, Jodi Kantor on Ada Lovelace, and Jessica Valenti on Billie Jean King.

Living in an objectively unattractive bra because it is the most comfortable I’ve ever worn and because honestly it looks great under clothes (...that are not sleeveless).
Flagging a stock-photo site (chock-full of free options!) with a focus on positive images of women of color.
Getting totally sucked into In the Dark, a serialized true-crime podcast series that’s definitely the answer to making it out of summertime traffic jams with your sanity intact.
Sinking right into the calm and comfort of my new neighbor Healhaus—yoga, smoothies, a patio that kind of feels like you’re in Tulum even though you’re in Bed-Stuy, and just the nicest people.
Appreciating this and this in the face of last week’s news.

Buying this for a beach-loving friend who exudes exactly as much cheer as it does.