When the outside temperature drops below that which could bake a cake, get out there and picnic while you can. Is there anything more fun in the summer? Some of my best summer memories involve meeting girlfriends in Central Park with a few bottles of wine, some charcuterie and bodega snacks. I love this genius Sunnylife picnic blanket because it doesn’t take up room in your bag—it is it’s own bag. Super slim and easy to tote around, the blanket opens up to 69” x 55″ (for some reason this isn’t clear on the product page, but that is indeed the actual size), giving you all the picnic space you could ever need. This is a really smart gift in housewarming or birthday situations where you’re gifting someone who’s really likely to already have everything they need, or a very niche personal style that makes gifting hard. Everyone loves a picnic.
Sunnylife Picnic Blankets
After a surprisingly balmy Memorial Day weekend, I’ve realized that (a) summer is officially happening this year and (b) my warm weather essentials from last year aren’t holding up quite as well as I’d hoped. Somehow, we’re never quite as ready to dress for warm weather as we want to be, despite the fact that we spent literally all winter wishing for it.
A very, very stress-free way to outfit yourself for summer stylishly and sustainably (say that three times fast), is Everlane. Ahhh, Everlane. How I adore thee. Lately, I have been very into their effortlessly chic pieces that fold—no pun intended—seamlessly into your warm weather wear for work and play. Because sometimes I want a dress that’s easy to wear to the office but can also maybe be styled with a jean jacket and hat as if I’m the primary suspect in a murder mystery set in Montauk.