This is a part of the blog I’m super excited about from a personal standpoint, but haven’t had the time to focus much on it. Just so you know I have no agenda (and clearly am not sponsored in any way) in sharing these posts other than to inspire friends with gift ideas and fun items. So, some things I think are worthy of a shout out… First, my favorite straw backpack, which is an Etsy find and I get asked about it every time I use it. While it may not be the sturdiest piece of luggage, it makes outings seem more fun to use it, and I like that idea. This is the link to the etsy shop for awesome straw bags like this: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarrakechshopDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=605974286.I’m a big fan of etsy and love supporting small shops like Marrakechshopdesign. Second, is the opposite – these beach wraps (from J.Crew) are part of a recent collection that brought the label back into view for me – they aren’t cheap, but Turkish towels like this are everywhere (including Etsy!) so just sharing for inspiration. I love that these get softer with use over time. And last, but not least, is Erin French’s Lost Kitchen cookbook. I am obsessed with her story, and listened to her memoir on audible this spring – it’s truly inspiring and I love her approach to food. You can find both her cookbook, her memoir, and a link to her restaurant here at https://www.findthelostkitchen.com/the-lost-kitchen-cookbook.html. Disclaimer – it’s nearly impossible to get in there for dinner, but if you obtain a reservation, I would like to join you. I will definitely be sharing some of her recipes soon!