My Favorite Things

“Cardi in the summer? Absolutely! I keep a Kule cardi with me year-round, whether it’s to ward off Texas’s aggressive A.C. or an unusually cool evening.”

“I don’t splurge on new bags too often—I’m much more of a shoe girl—but this raffia tote is an instant upgrade to make every look a little more summery.”

“Joanna is my skin’s fairy godmother, but getting an appointment with her is tricky these days because she’s in such high demand. Luckily, her full regimen, suitable for nearly every skin type, brings a dose of her magic to you.”

“When it comes to summer accessories, I’ve been loving rubber! It’s playful and practically indestructible, so even in white, this tote can withstand a day at the beach.”

“This lighthearted gown is perfect for a summer wedding or a friend’s backyard cocktail, where you can go barefoot! I love the sportiness of the stripes against a super-feminine ruffle.”

“My little one loves bananas. Like, everything and anything banana print. We even had a banana-themed birthday party for him one year. These cute printed PJs make our bath time-bedtime routine a little easier.”

“Handmade in India, this stripe-and-floral throw is perfect for brightening a neutral sofa, but not so precious that it can’t be repurposed as a tent for movie night, superhero cape, or picnic blanket.”

“I pretty much thought all E.V.O.O. was created equal, until I tried Brightland. Sustainably produced in California using heirloom olives, it comes in a bottle that keeps it fresh by protecting it from damaging U.V. rays. Their Champagne Vinegar on hummus is also not to be missed!”

“Ranch ​w​ate​r—​in a can?​!​ Before you kick me out of Texas for good, hear me out. Epic Western Ranch Water is a small business that uses 100% blue agave tequila, pure Mexican mineral water, and citrus, so it’s exactly like the kind I’d mix up at home. Never did I think I’d get behind canned cocktails, but here I am.”

“Obsessed. In fact, that does even begin to describe my relationship with Marie Sharp’s Hot Sauce. I discovered it in Belize and was shipping it back by the case before it was more readily available in the U.S. If you know me well, you’ve definitely been given a bottle.”