Links for the long weekend.

From: M.M.LaFleur - Friday Jun 30,2023 10:15 am

Hi there,

The Fourth happens to fall on Tuesday this year, which either means you get a four-day weekend or a Monday with kind of weird vibes. Either way, you get an extra day off, so here are a few things to delight in during your well-deserved downtime.

If you’re looking to be as low key as possible:

Unfurl that hammock gathering dust in the garage, find a perfectly spaced pair of trees, and post up for the afternoon.
Once you’re settled and swaying, get lost in a summer read. Our team’s top pick? Lucy by the Sea, a novel about a divorced couple stuck together during lockdown. (Trust us: It’s more uplifting than it sounds.)
If you must hop on your phone, browse our great big Summer Sale (and don’t forget to use code EXTRA10 for an additional 10% off).

If you need ideas for what to bring to the barbeque:

Take notes from the country’s top-tier “pitmasters.”
Batch-make the Aperol cocktail no one’s talking about.
Prune your basil and use the fresh trimmings to create a creamy treat that’s both crowd-pleasing and unexpected.
Once your work is done, swap your gingham apron for a (currently marked-down) gingham dress.

If you’re plotting out the rest of your summer:

Incorporate a weekend in Paris into your upcoming European vacation—because why not? Don’t forget to grab a pair of très chic poplin pants for under $100, and skip the packing anxiety by allowing this definitive checklist to do most of the legwork for you.
Do the same thing in preparation for your upcoming work trip, and include a couple of on-sale Power Travel essentials like a jewel-toned blouse and a wrinkle-resistant dress.

‘Til next time,

The M.M. Team