Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: July 1-7, 2024
Alison Pegg
Investing in a bike tune-up this summer might be my greatest purchase of 2024.
In just a few short months, biking has easily become my favourite mode of transport to get to and from neighborhood happenings. Frose on Littleton’s patio? Biked to it. Street fair south of Lane? Also biked to it. Fourth of July fireworks? Easily the fastest way to get to and from the show I’ve ever had.
Cheers to more two wheels adventures this summer (and hopefully more frose too).
And now this week’s Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T.
Reading
Raiders of the Lost Heart (Jo Segura)
My book slump is over! Thanks to a small creator on #BookTok, I found the perfect read that I couldn’t put down. Raiders of the Lost Heart is funny, full of adventure and heart, and so, so swoon-worthy. It centers around two rival archaeologists and their expedition to find the remains of an Aztec warrior deep in the Mexican jungle. Its the perfect enemies to lovers read, it’s fast pace keeps you page turning, and the chemistry between the two leads leaves you wanting more. It’s super cute and a lot of fun and I highly recommend.
Eating
Homegrown Tomatoes
Are harvest hauls a thing? This past week the fruits of my labour finally started to produce: my first home-grown tomatoes! Super sweet and super delicious, here’s to many more summer weeks full of my garden’s bounty.
#HarvestHaul
Playing
Alt2k (SiriusXM)
Early 2000s me has been thriving since discovering Alt2k on my Sirius radio. From Good Charlotte to Simple Plan, MCR to Green Day, the wanna be emo/punk of my youth is loving the mix this channel plays. If you’re a millennial craving some of that punk nostalgia, this station is totally for you.
Obsessing
Do I play chess? No. Have I seen The Queen’s Gambit? Sure haven’t. Why I’m obsessed with this chess set is beyond me. But one look at the wobbly pieces and you can probably see why I’m smitten. Or maybe it’s the natural maple and walnut wood which goes perfectly with my midcentury modern decor. I really have no need for this set except for as a decor piece, but that won’t stop me from swooning anyway.
image courtesy of UmbraRecommending
Presido Traveler Maxi Dress (Athleta)
We’re hitting that stage of summer where it feels like we’re wearing an extra shirt every time we go outside. That sticky, humid air is here, uncomfortable as it gets. Fortunately, I discovered this dress from Athleta on a recent mall peruse, and it’s been a workhorse for me on those really awful sticky days. Breathable, yet light, midi length and breezy, this Presideo dress is a great-looking way to beat the heat. Watch for a sale before you purchase, I picked mine up at 40% off during a random weekend in June.
image courtesy of Athleta
Treating
Someday I’ll travel to Asia, I long to explore the streets of Tokyo, the food of Seoul, and the history of Beijing. In the meantime, Diptyque’s City Candles will have to do. Availably last week for a limited time, I picked up the Pekin scent this time around. Like every Diptyque candle, these are luxury at their finest, with throws that fill the entire room when lit. They’re a delight to collect.
image courtesy of Diptyque