The July Edit

Mobile saunas, an ode to tomatoes, domestic robots, and film photos—happy Leo season!

The Monthly Edits are a casual curation of my consumptions from the past few weeks including: books I read, delicious eats, fun finds, and personal experiences. Buon appetito!

tomatoes, shot a roll of film, and read three more amazing books! July has been a real treat. It is my birthday month after all—the most wonderful time of the year (cue Christmas music). Any other Leos out there? We’re island hopping over to Salt Spring this weekend to visit with friends, jump in lakes, and eat the delicious local fare. I’ll be living in my jelly shoes and bikini tops because the weather is supposed to stay spicy.

On that note, the a/c in our car doesn’t work so driving has become a new experience—similar to that of visiting a nordic spa, but without the refreshing cold elements…sigh. It’s safe to say we won’t be taking our mobile sauna on any road trips this summer. Hah! Here’s how the month went:

• I’ve been enjoying the new Rashida Jones show, Sunny. Have you watched any of it yet? Set in Japan and super stylish, it follows an American woman who recently lost her husband and son in a mysterious plane crash. She’s given a domestic robot and slowly starts to discover more about her husband than she ever did when he was alive (or maybe he still is…?).

• Claire Cottrill’s new album Charm is lovely, feel-good, and perfect for slow summer days. Song two is my fave so far:

Tennis greens looking good on film.

• I had the best popsicle ever! A dream collab between Kid Sister Ice Cream & Plena Plena. Scott and I toured Rockrose flower farm when they opened their gorgeous property to the public a few weeks back and the beauties behind these brands were serving up refreshing treats on-site. “Juicy local strawberries dance with the mellow tartness of flowering red currant and a trace of lime.” For any Victoria dwellers, I recommend.

Film is so dreamy! I love how this one of Scott turned out. 📸

A lovely use for fresh lemon balm.
This transformed ice-cream factory is my new dream home.
Heck yes Kamala Harris!
Your phone is why you don’t feel sexy.
An exhibit for my husband—and one for me.
This precious feel-good hobby.
I will be first in line at this premier.
Love a little art remix.
Hôtel Arvor + Nina Koltchitskaia = dreamy bed murals.
Cute earrings, a dramatic sun hat, this fish platter, yellow shorts, and one for my fellow list lovers.

This month in reading:

• All Fours by Miranda July. This book has got the internet talking—and for good reason. A semi-famous artist approaching menopause experiences a dramatic reawakening and takes us along for the (very wild) ride as she pursues sexual and creative freedom. A truly unique story that leaves a lasting impression on the reader, whether you like it or not. It’s erotic, shocking, absurd, provocative, and tender. July’s unabashed curiosity has readers leaving comments like: “her work makes me feel like I’m allowed to exist” as well as: “the writing is incredible but I hated this book”. Although I may not recommend this to everyone, it was a truly brilliant read. *And just in case you were looking to throw a party themed after of this book, here’s a fun guide.