💌 watermelon feta salad for July 4th, the midnight library, a millennial approved bag

TODAY IS THURSDAY, JULY 3

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: love island watch parties, parachute home closes 19 stores, millennial approved bag
• this week’s read: the midnight library
• recent articles: the benefits of red light therapy + products we recommend
• quote: on settling
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• recipes to try: watermelon feta salad
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LIFESTYLE: LOVE ISLAND WATCH PARTIES FEEL LIKE A 90’S THROWBACK
Love Island USA has become a major cultural event that’s bringing fans together in real life across the country. Viewers are describing the experience as similar to watching a big sports game—full of energy, connection, and shared reactions. The popularity of these gatherings reflects a growing desire for authentic, in-person experiences sparked by shared pop culture moments; in the sense of community and joy that keeps people coming back.

BUSINESS: PARACHUTE HOME CLOSES 19 STORES
Parachute Home, the luxury bedding brand, has closed most of its stores—shrinking from 26 locations in 2024 down to just seven. They’re shifting focus back to e-commerce and retail partnerships with companies like Target. The CEO admitted the company “overreached,” opening stores that were too large or in areas where brand awareness lagged, and expanding into categories like furniture that ultimately proved distracting.

FASHION: THIS MILLENNIAL APPROVED BAG JUST GOT A STYLE UPGRADE
The Givenchy Antigona bag, originally launched in 2010 by Riccardo Tisci, is experiencing a revival thanks to new creative director Sarah Burton, who debuted a fresh east-west version in her first collection. It was once a staple among celebrities like Rihanna and Kate Moss, and now has evolved through various iterations while maintaining its iconic appeal. Despite (or perhaps due to) its longevity, the Antigona i considered a luxury item, with prices ranging from $800 to over $2,600 depending on size and materials.

Matt Haig’s bestselling novel is an, imaginative story about a woman given the chance to explore all the lives she could have lived—and what it means to find meaning in the one she has. Equal parts hopeful and thought-provoking, this book is a reminder that even our smallest choices can shape a life worth loving. Whether you’re in the mood for a little soul-searching or just a beautifully told story, The Midnight Library is the kind of book that stays with you long after the last page.

ON SETTLING: There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living - nelson mandela

You shouldn’t just accept a life that feels small or unfulfilling when you know you’re capable of more. Whether it be staying in a job you dislike because it’s safe instead of pursuing work that excites you, or remaining in an unkind relationship because it feels easier than being alone—both are ways of settling rather than living up to your true potential.

1. GAP — linen blended crop shell tank top

2. JW PEI — hana medium tote bag

3. EVERLANE — the linen way high drape pant

4. NORDSTROM RACK — saint laurent cat eye sunglasses

5. TKEES — lily nude flip flops

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