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 — This Pacific Northwest Farmhouse Took Five Years, a Drone Study, and a Two-Week Sourcing Trip to France to Get Right // Set on 50 forested acres outside Portland, Oregon, this farmhouse compound by architect Yianni Doulis and interior designer Jessica Helgerson was shaped by the land itself, unfolding as a main house, pool house, and barn.

BOOK TO READ — Strangers by Belle Burden // In March 2020, Belle Burden was safe and secure with her family at their house on Martha’s Vineyard. Then, with no warning or explanation, her husband of twenty years announced that he was leaving her.

PODCAST TO LISTEN TO — It’s Been a Minute with Brittany Luse // Your likes and dislikes didn’t develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.

RECIPE TO MAKE — Seedy Spaghetti with a Whole Lotta Kale // A plate of pasta for when you wanna eat carbs but ya also need to feel virtuous. Ya know?!

THING TO BUY — Balenciaga Small Rodeo Bag // A recent fave of Amber’s, this bag sports that perfectly worn-in look. We already know we’ll be reaching for it season after season!

PLACE TO GIVE — National MS Society // The National MS Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to curing multiple sclerosis (MS) while empowering the people affected by it in the U.S. to live their best lives.