Postcard from Spain!

I’m writing from España, where I’ve been lucky to be traveling with some incredible, creative women this week!

If you’d like to see what we’ve been up to, I’ve been doing some sharing on Instagram. It’s been wonderful—but I do miss the kids and Aron. I can’t wait to come home and put my arms around them! Ideally, they’d meet me here…

Have a great weekend!

The best sources for Linen on Etsy

My friend Anna once told me that while most people collect objects, she collects Etsy shops. And a while back we ran a series of guides to some of her favorites—lighting, ceramics, rugs, etcetera. It was eye-opening! One could spend hours browsing through all of the treasures on Etsy. From unique handmade products to digital templates and vintage furnishings, it really feels like you could find anything you could possibly want.

But what Anna’s collections revealed was how helpful it can be to narrow your search. Lately, with summer coming up, I’ve been zero-ing in on all of the beautiful linen pieces like washable dresses, relaxed tops, and comfy bed-linens and finding that Etsy is an incredible resource.

Here are some favorite shops… Keep Reading >

5 Things: A Local’s Guide to Fort Worth, Texas

In “5 Things,” we ask some of our favorite insiders in cities all over the world to share local travel tips: where to eat, shop, stay, and play in their neighborhoods (plus, what to pack to make the adventure complete). And this time we’re sticking with Texas!

We’re so excited to feature one of our readers, Emily of Edits by Emily, as she takes us through her favorite Fort Worth spots. Emily knows her cities well, as she was born into a Navy family, and she currently teaches literature at a Fort Worth high school. Spring is one of Emily’s favorite times of the year in Forth Worth, and I’m sure you’ll be able to see why when you check out this great guide. P.S. My mouth is watering! 

5 Things: Fort Worth, TX

by Emily P. Smith

My adopted hometown of Fort Worth boasts some of the best nicknames—like Panther City, Cat City, Funkytown, and Cowtown. It is a city that feels like a small town, and comes with a hefty historical background, including outlaw and cowboy lore. But though we have a reputation for cattle and cowboy hats, we offer so much more than those stereotypes. In many ways, Fort Worth is Austin‘s hipster little sister. Fort Worth is home to world-class museums and nationally-celebrated restaurants, and has been the home of not a few music legends (including Willie Nelson and Leon Bridges).

These are just a few of my favorite spots, many of which are close to our historic neighborhood. If you’re headed to Fort Worth in the near future, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much we have to offer!

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