Happy 4th of July weekend! I hope you have some exciting (or relaxing, whatever's your speed) plans and get to see family + friends. 4th of July is my favorite holiday because I am thoroughly a summer girl and love being outside (preferably with watermelon and a glass of rose in hand). I also have great memories of growing up at family parties by the pool and watching fireworks at night. I am about to hop on the train at Penn Station and head out east to the Hamptons. This will be our last weekend at the share house we've rented for the past 6 weeks, and I want to soak up every minute. We plan to brunch at The Maidstone, stop by the One Kings Lane pop-up store to see Mark Sikes, and dance to the Rakeim Walker Project at Gurneys.
{Design by Annie Anderson}
Friday's Worthy Links
-Now that I'm settling in to my new apartment, I've begun looking for a sofa. One that, due to space constraints, cannot be wider than 77". So yes, essentially a settee. This and this are cute options, and with West Elm 20% off all in-stock furniture this weekend the prices are even better. - West Elm
-Loving this classic piece, this duo, and these pretties for the 4th of July weekend. This silk top is 50% off and comes in two great colors. - J Crew
-5 guys that successfully got out of the friend zone. Holler. - Man Repeller
-The most valuable thing you can do for your kids. - Huffington Post
-A 75-year Harvard study reveals the single greatest factor in determining happiness. - Idea Pod
-Where personal breakthrough really comes from. I've been doing the exercise David shares in this post and it's already making me change my spending habits. - Raptitude
-This story from Elizabeth Gilbert warms my heart. -Oprah
Have a lovely weekend!
XOXO,
Sam
