Still totally here for Dubai in the summer.
On Wednesday, we were over to Clay for dinner. Located on Bluewaters, you can check out our visit here. Did we also pop by Alici to say hello to Domenico and the team? Well, it would’ve been rude not to (and immediately being served a Cosmo on arrival is always a way to win my heart and gratitude). #invited
Silly, but one big one off my to-do list. I (finally) managed to finally get my car windows tinted. This has literally been on my list for years. Don’t ask me why it took so long. The team came to my house, took my car, and had it back in two hours, fully tinted.
Similarly, getting the A/C cleaned in our villa and our other mattress sorted (Healthy Home, back again, #gifted) has me ready to face the busy season — clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose. Mostly, I’m ready for better sleep and breathing in the future. I also sorted some gifts for our trip home next month, had two promising meetings, picked up another short project with Spinneys, and am currently on page 56 out of 194 on the manuscript with some hard-fought edits.
Current September dinner bookings: 2.
Finally, have you bought your Puppy Ball tickets yet? This was also on my to-do list and all sorted — let me know if you have any questions!
Links, please.
When I say corntastic… Instagram
Bringing this up at the next book club: a friend group started their own wine brand. Shondaland
I don’t know how to feel about mayo ice cream. The Takeout
Do you agree with this list of best business class features? OMAAT
Do pink spirits drive sales? Seven Fifty Daily
Infinite scroll in the age of algorithmic anxiety. New Yorker
I am the Nonna. TikTok
How to cut the first slice of pie so it won’t fall apart. Tasting Table
What we eat and how it contributes to climate change. LitHub
Okay, but I need ALL of this banana bread. Allie’s
Benefits of doing nothing. The Atlantic
Pitched this to Neha. The Kitchn
Should I wear this dress to brunch? Lisa Sayasgah
Not sure if Eric and I should book this for our 20th next year. Taco Bell
I love a good list about hotel toiletries. OMAAT
Should we add root beer to our next batch of pulled pork? Tasting Table
I always love a good Cuba Libre. Punch
Will absolutely find a box of these when home next month. The Kitchn
Boba culture at Starbucks. BonAppetit
Next week? Rumor has it the BonBons are meeting up. I’m also looking forward to an overdue visit to Bar du Port, and checking out the new new at Fat Uncle.
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