After so much time away from home the past month, it was so nice to be home this week. I got a bunch done around my apartment and I’m excited to have a weekend in the city that I’ll be spending with family. Next week I’m off on my next trip so I’m going to relish time in my beloved Brooklyn Heights this weekend. 

I hope you enjoy this week’s roundup and have a wonderful weekend!

WHAT I DID THIS WEEK:

• Culled through the many (many!) applications I received for my new virtual assistant. I was overwhelmed in the best way & I’m excited to get this hiring process underway. My businesses are growing (I am so grateful) and I need more help.
• I started reading the next book in the American Royals series: Rivals! I was excited to get an advance copy as I’ve loved the series so much. It comes out later this month so you can pre-order it now!
• My week was thrown awry when my laptop went swimming in my bag when my water bottle lid wasn’t on tight. This has never happened to me before and now my laptop is in the shop for a month. To say I had a panic attack would be an understatement. My computer is my lifeline for my three businesses and this was an expensive issue to handle. Thank GOD Apple was able to sell me a loaner laptop they said I could return but still I feel empty without my constant companion – not to mention all the data I will lose on my hard rive.
• I was a guest on a podcast this week and I can’t wait to share the episode with you once it is live!
• I saw Plaza Suite on Broadway finally (I originally had tickets for May 2020!) and was so delighted by Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. I laughed and smiles all through it.

READ + LOOK + LOVE:

• I deeply related to this piece about anti-anxiety medications. I’ve been on and off them for a large part of my adult life. (The comments are worth a read, too).
• The world’s most beautiful coffee shops.
• Some amazing Airbnb listings to bookmark.
• How & why to take a mental health day.
• A delicious sounding strawberry tart for summer.
• Newness to explore in France’s Loire Valley this summer.
• How many friends do you really need?

SHOP AND LOOK LONGINGLY:

• Two sales to shop this weekend! Supergoop just launched their rare sale – Use code SUNNY20 for 20% off sitewide! My Supergoop Favorites. And one of my favorite jewelry brands, Aurate, just launched 25% off! Use code SHOWER. I adore my pieces that I own from Aurate which include this ring, this ring, this ring and this ring.
• I adore this summery bag! Just added the black to my summer wish list.
• I found a pleated midi skirt exactly like the one I wore at Versailles last month!
• AYR has done it again. Just ordered this dress & this dress to live in all summer.
• Cuyana has so many good little bags right now if you’re in the market.
• Here is what I wore on last weekend’s trip upstate.
• I mentioned this romper in last week’s roundup and it is truly so good! Here it is on so you can see it. I sized up to an 8. After posting it on Instagram a few girls reached out saying they bought it in white for their honeymoons / wedding events which I love!
• When I tell you I bought this jacket within 30 seconds of eyeing it – it’s the truth!
• I spy new colors of my favorite ever Vuori joggers. These are the perfect pants for summer travel, btw!
• Just restocked my minis of my favorite dry shampoo. I always take this with me when I travel!
• Speaking of travel, I use Truffle cases exclusively to pack all my toiletries. They fit way more than meets the eye and hold up so well! This one and this one are my most used of those I own. Related: All My Travel Essentials.
• This is a cute pair of “go with everything” sandals to live in this summer.
• This skirt I wore in Paris is now on sale!
• From the same brand, this dress is the perfect date night dress for summer.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• My Favorite & Most Used Makeup Brushes.
• My Favorite Shoes for Summer.
• The Best Free Places to Visit in Paris.
• Recent Favorite Amazon Purchases.
• My Favorite Fragrances.
• New Early Summer Finds from Amazon Fashion.

[Katie Donnelly Photography – Shop my outfit here]