Welcome to the last Friday of August, folks. Today, in our usual fashion, we’re taking a look back at some of the things that captured our team’s attention https://witanddelight.com/?s=on+the+internet” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>on the internet this month.
Below you’ll find two (2!) tours of gorgeous English homes, a handful of products we tried and loved, a whole bunch of quick lunch ideas to get you through busy days, and more. We’re also sharing the most-read articles and the best-selling products on Wit & Delight throughout the month of August. We hope you find something (or many things) to enjoy in the links we’ve put together.
Have a delightful weekend!
11 Things We Loved on the Internet in August
1. Our entire team is still swooning over this tour of https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sienna-miller-english-cottage-buckinghamshire” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Sienna Miller’s English cottage. It really is a delight in every way.
2. Samantha Irby, author extraordinaire, https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a40576384/samantha-irby-book-recommendations-2022/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>shared a list of her own most memorable reads and exactly why she loves each one.
3. https://www.thekitchn.com/50-of-our-easiest-lunch-ideas-23059504″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Sixty easy lunch ideas that come together in a flash, so you can eat deliciously even on the busiest of days.
4. I didn’t think it was possible but I found it. https://shopstyle.it/l/bKPCs” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>An eye cream with sunscreen that doesn’t make its way into my eyes and sting them throughout the day. This one is the real deal.
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUgsyLD86Co” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Tour the stylish New York City one-bedroom apartment of Wit & Delight’s former graphic designer. This home tour is a crash course in bringing big design ideas to a small space in a way that’s really beautifully done.
6. https://witanddelight.com/2022/05/things-i-loved-april/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Kate recommended this pair of https://shopstyle.it/l/bKPBS” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>waterproof Birkenstock sandals a few months ago and I decided to give them a try. I was hesitant whether I’d like them until the second they arrived. Folks, I’ve barely taken them off since. I might even order a second pair dedicated for wear around my apartment. They’re so comfortable and fit true to size in my experience.
7. https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/charlottes-folly-emma-ainscough” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>This fairytale English cottage is a design lover’s dream. The best part? You can even rent it!
8. Our new business director, Erin, bought this https://shopstyle.it/l/bKQmP” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>pore minimizing primer and now swears by it, saying, “This product is amazing. It somehow absorbs into your skin and erases pores.”
9. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/tiktok-and-the-fall-of-the-social-media-giants” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>An intriguing read on what the rise of TikTok might mean for the future of large social media platforms.
10. I plan to host a few times in September and wanted to buy a couple of serving utensils beforehand (I previously owned zero such utensils). I found https://shopstyle.it/l/bKPBl” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>these white resin salad servers at CB2 and LOVE them. The style is so unique yet understated.
11. https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/kitchens/g40800224/midcentury-modern-kitchens/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Twelve kitchens that prove how timeless midcentury modern design really is. You might notice one familiar space on the list!
W&D Top 5: Most-Read Articles in August
1. https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/kitchen-remodel-one-year-later/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Was Our Kitchen Remodel Worth It? Here’s What I Really Think, One Year Later
2. https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/things-i-loved-july/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Kate’s Picks: 6 Things I Tried in July and Loved
3. https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/5-minute-tasks/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>28 5-Minute Tasks That Help Me Make Better Use of My Time
4. https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/august-horoscopes-2022/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>August Horoscopes 2022: A Time of Great and Rapid Change
5. https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/brick-finish-basement-fireplace/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Limewash or Plaster? Here’s the Finish I Chose for Our Basement Fireplace Brick
W&D Top 5: Best-Selling Products in August
1. https://shopstyle.it/l/bJQQ8″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Olive & June nail polish in the color Lava $9
2. https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011liQ2X/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fhuckberry.com%2Fstore%2Fflint-and-tinder%2Fcategory%2Fp%2F58354-365-pant-slim” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>365 Pant – Flint and Tinder via Huckberry $98
3. https://shopstyle.it/l/bKQyX” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>NIGHT Vegan Satin Pillowcase $30 – $40
4. https://shopstyle.it/l/bKQCM” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Nordstrom Checkerboard Cotton Percale Sheet Set $79 – $89
5. https://tidd.ly/3OUUYBb” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Papier Wildflower Recipe Journal $35
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Jackie is the Editorial Director at Wit & Delight. In her spare time, you can find her running along the river road, loitering in the vicinity of the nearest puppy at a local brewery, or recharging her soul in her tiny sanctuary of an apartment. You can follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jackiesaffert/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>@jackiesaffert.
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