October 2021 – Laura Likes

October 8, 2021

Nesting Dolls + Anti-Stress Dinner Parties

I held on to summer until its last possible gasp, and here we are, leaves falling and reluctantly pulling out sweaters. School is underway, and the start of a new year always feels bittersweet to me. Snapping the first day of second grade photo, I felt a pang for the disappearing baby cheeks and big teeth pushing … Continue reading Nesting Dolls + Anti-Stress Dinner Parties

October 7, 2021

Dispatch from Martha’s Vineyard

Summer is doing its fleeting thing, and I am busy trying to savor every second of barefoot warmth, outdoor suppers, beach reads, and my child’s ability to self-entertain when presented with a sandy beach. We just returned from a restful week on Martha’s Vineyard where they really have summer simplicity figured out in spades.Most “must … Continue reading Dispatch from Martha’s Vineyard