Bookmark This is a series featuring all sorts of things we’ve been loving lately. From delightful reads and favorite products, to playlists or podcasts that keep us company as we work from home (or commute to the office) — we’re sharing some of our recent favorites.

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ARTICLE TO READ — Tour Supermodel Paloma Elsesser’s Brooklyn Town House // Supermodel Paloma Elsesser takes us through her home in Brooklyn, New York, a colorful respite that welcomes her home and grounds her amidst such a fast-paced lifestyle.

BOOK TO READ — Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human // From writer and poet Cole Arthur Riley, a collection of prayer, poetry, and spiritual practice centering the Black interior world.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO — Small Changes by Michael Kiwanuka // With soft vocals and lyrics, mixed with a variety of genres from R&B, to soul, jazz, and alternative, Michael Kiwanuka’s fourth studio album is currently on repeat over here!

RECIPE TO MAKE — Coconut Crêpes with Candied Kumquat Simple Syrup // From award-winning chef Sophia Roe, these deliciously crispy crêpes include a hefty portion of whipped coconut cream, a generous few spoonfuls of candied kumquat, and have us looking forward to Springtime!

THING TO BUY — Mami Wata Ultra-Calming Rescue Mist // A skin-perfecting rescue treatment that combines three powerhouse actions in one transformative mist. This barrier-fortifying formula calms like a recovery serum, quenches like an essence, and guards like a protective shield.

PLACE TO GIVE — Fifteen Percent Pledge // A non-profit organization calling on multi-brand retailers and corporations to dedicate 15% of their total purchasing power to supporting Black-owned businesses. Their mission is to encourage the private sector to use their financial power to create more equitable market share for Black-owned businesses.