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 — Let’s Bring Back The Lost Art Of The Afternoon Visit // Before you think it’s too lofty of a goal to usher this social practice of yesteryear into the 21st century, remember that Nana had eight kids, two dogs, and a vegetable garden.

BOOK TO READ — Loves of Our Lives: Poems for Hopeful Hearts // From the coziness of lifelong friendship to the aching intensity of lost love, Loves of Our Lives is a poetic journey through the heartfelt relationships that make us human.

ALBUM TO LISTEN TO — Mount Pleasant by Kelsea Ballerini // Kelsea Ballerini’s Mount Pleasant EP is a raw, vulnerable collection exploring self-reflection, societal pressures, and navigating life’s messy middle ground.

RECIPE TO MAKE — Houston’s Emerald Kale Salad // Molly Baz shares her take on her favorite restaurant’s kale salad recipe — served piled very high, and studded with roasted peanuts, herbs, scallions, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

THING TO BUY — Essentials Candle Trio // Shoppe’s exclusive signature Essentials Candles are now available in a trio set! As cute as they are deliciously scented, these candles are the perfect bubble bath companion.

PLACE TO GIVE — MADRE // Founded in 1983, MADRE is an international human rights organization that transcends geographies and generations to deliver sustainable gender, racial, climate, and disability justice.