Hello Blood Harmonists!
It was my birthday on Sunday. I co-hosted an epic karaoke birthday party the night before with two other June birthday buddies. I also bought myself this beautiful bouquet1, did an ice cream/taco crawl and made my husband and son watch Little Women (2019).
Baking
I made this strawberry lemonade cake for a gathering. Big hit! It’s a marvelous summer recipe. I would argue for cupcakes with this one to maximize the number of bites with both sponge and frosting. Here’s a gift recipe link.
Reading
Once again, I’m cheating on The Power Broker with another audiobook! Don’t tell Robert Caro!2
This book is incredible and definitely makes you concerned that the entire planet is going to die in service to Americans’ cheap cotton t-shirt addiction. In this ambitious, panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories--Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool--about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis Quatorze to the labor camps in modern-day Chinese-occupied Xinjiang. 5 stars, no notes.
Music
I have listened to Lorde’s new album and it is good! Look, I’m not a Lorde completest but I think she’s incredibly talented. This album would be the perfect soundtrack to a lively party. Also, Lorde has SCANDAL. My favorite track is below.
British rock journalist, musician and educator Vivien Goldman hosted a recent show on NTS that and it was FANTASTIC. She played a whole bunch of stuff I’d never heard before and it was all great.
Recs
I loved this interview with British filmmaker Adam Curtis about current times and how we got here. Can’t wait to check out his films!3
I love reading books and posts about etiquette so I obviously adored this post.4
People in my home are allergic to many things. Someone recommended these drops and I’m getting good reports. Plus the branding is incredible!5
Screens
I haven’t been able to bring myself to start this season of The Bear. Can someone let me know if it’s worth it?
Thank you for reading! I’m so glad that you’re here!
If you want bring more sunshine into my life, go ahead and click on that little heart down there.
I was going to get a small bouquet but the woman at the shop said “We’re closed next week anyway so take a big one for your birthday.” Thank you again to her!
Is Robert Caro the inspiration for Carrie’s downstairs neighbor on And Just Like That…?
Totally available on YouTube.
“You’re a guest in a home and they start cleaning. Guess what? You have to start cleaning too.”
You could get me to buy most things by saying they were worth the cost and space allotment to send to space.
Happy belated birthday!!! Those flowers are gorgeous.
I’m totally enjoying the craziness that is the beat