Links I Love Week 27

Happy Holiday weekend! It did not feel like the 4th of July weekend in Chicago and I completely forgot the holiday started on Friday until halfway through the day. I made my weekly trip to the farmers market to stock up on berries and fresh vegetables. My garden is coming along well! I am starting to see pops of green on the tomato vines and jalapeños. I am missing my family more than usual this weekend. I sent a care package of vanilla sablés with sprinkles to my mom and dad. I am doing a little redecorating and painting at home this weekend. More on that to come later this month.

As Paris Reopens, Residents are Enjoying a City Without Tourists (watch the video included too) This tugged on my heartstrings

Anne Hidalgo Reelected as Mayor of Paris Vowing to Remove Cars and Boost Bicycling and Walking

The Ultimate Summer Produce Guide from how to use/store/cook each of your favorite summer fruits and vegetables.

Wayfair is having major sales this weekend including Le Creuset. My everyday dishes are on sale also my ladder planter that I love so much.

Picnic kits are the new thing for Summer from restaurants. Here are 4 local restaurants offering a different variety including a French-inspired picnic kit.

If you suffer from migraines like me, I find this website really helpful with avoiding triggers and managing migraines.

The New Parisienne makes its debut on July 7th. I have an advance copy, if you are interested in the women influencing Paris, this is the book.

I have been washing my masks every week with my laundry and they are like socks and I always can’t find them before they go in the dryer. I am not sure why I didn’t think of this earlier, but this is the perfect solution!

I recently discovered this account on Instagram and fell in love with their blog. I can’t wait to follow along with them and learn more about their slow life at home.

I have been trying to find a solution for all my mint without making a mojito. This Cucumber Mint Cooler sounds delicious and refreshing for the upcoming heatwave.

8 Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day Wherever You Are

How Mayor Anne Hidalgo Plans to Reinvent Paris

Lululemon to buy Mirror, A Fitness Start-Up Company (NYT)

I have been making this jalapeno dutch oven bread weekly in quarantine

Post-War Paris through the eyes of photojournalist Paul Almasy

A Virtual Tour of 15 Beautiful Writers’ Homes in France

This Watermelon Mojito sounds so good for the upcoming heatwave. I tried it over the Fourth of July and it was delicious

My Summer Uniform (what I have been wearing on repeat all Summer)

Chicago friends looking for a date night idea? Check out this drive-in theater that donates money to the Chicago Food Depository

Safety Tips for a Summer Rental

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