The Saturday Group Text, #18

A code from Kate McLeod, J.Crew's gorgeous new arrivals, a new favorite snack, everything I watched this week, and more! Weekend Reading is waiting for you over on The Stripe. Your usual mix of recipes, shopping finds, books, and more. A fun style piece with Gen Z’s giving Millennials a bit of help. Elmo as a therapist. Loads of Swans related content (Lee Radziwill’s home, how Naomi Watts captured Babe Paley’s glamour, the two books that inspired the series), plus tons more. I hope you enjoy this week’s list! A code from Kate McLeod I have been a fan of Kate McLeod’s products for ages! You heard me rave and gush about the breathe pebbles all through the holiday season and I first featured the body stone (one of my most favorite moisturizers!) back in 2019 in this blog post about thoughtful gift ideas. It was a huge honor to partner with the brand on Instagram stories (today!) and they generously gave me a code for my readers which I wanted to share here too! Use GRACE20 for 20% off your purchase. The realest looking faux flowers Orange ranunculus are my most favorite flower but they can be hard to find and very seasonal. Also, expensive! Would you believe that these are just a fun Amazon find? They come in all sorts of colors and look very very realistic. I love them! A very delicious treat. I kinda wish I didn’t know about this one; it is heaven! The team at Tate’s (I love when snack brands reach out, it’s rare but always a treat) sent over a care package of cookies which was wonderful as I am a huge fan of the brand. What I didn’t know about was their delicious cookie bark. Imagine smashing up their signature crispy cookies and then dipping that in dark chocolate with a big sprinkle of sea salt. This may be bad form but I think you could put it in a bowl at a party and everyone would think it’s homemade. Truly so yummy. J.Crew’s February Collection! I am absolutely loving J.Crew’s entire February collection! As one might expect in February, there are lots of great pops of red. Like this brushed cashmere sweater (divine!). Or these classic ballerinas. I love these loafer heels (and love the styling even more - socks!). The collar of this blouse is so sweet, I love these off the shoulder stripes, and I have to admit I am curious to try their version of the High Sport pants. What I Watched This Week: I watched the first two episodes of Feud: Swans v Capote (Hulu). While I still enjoyed it, I felt a little bit disappointed. I can’t put my finger on exactly why. The sets and wardrobes were beautiful. I may have just been overzealous. I am still watching Funny Lady (Amazon Prime) and really loving it (if only for the wardrobe!). It is lighthearted and charming. Not lighthearted or charming at all: I also watched American Nightmare (Netflix) in two sittings - it is just three episodes and very good. Extras: Damien Hirst released a new collection of signed prints on Heni. They are only available until 2/5 and then they’re gone forever. I ordered Resolution and am really excited about that. I find that these prints are a good investment. Three years ago I purchased one of the Cherry Blossoms series for $3k and it is now valued at $26k so… there are no guarantees but they typically increase in value quite a bit. If you are curious about what it’s really like to be an influencer/blogger, I thought this A Beautiful Mess podcast episode was pretty much spot on. As the kids say, no notes! Thanks for reading Grace’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Grace’s Substack. © 2024 Grace Atwood 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104

The Saturday Group Text, #17 A new loafer obsession, Michelle Armas for Anthropologie, the bookish Substack I'm loving, and more. JAN 27

Happy Saturday. Weekend Reading is up on The Stripe. This week’s list is a good one. Some thoughtful perspective on why you should think twice before taking that top “dream” job. The menu trends that are influencing dining right now. Chilling thrillers to read this winter. A few stunning home tours and reno projects. The best drugstore beauty products. Shopping finds. Loads and loads of recipes (I especially loved an entire post full of single-serving recipes). And more - head over and read the post. Thank you for reading Grace’s Substack. This post is public so feel free to share it. A really, really good under $50 moisturizer. A lot of products (especially moisturizers, this time of year) come across my desk and it takes a lot to impress me. This moisturizer knocked my socks off. It isn’t Augustinus Bader, but it’s also not $280. It’s super rich and hydrating and gives you that gorgeous dewy look, plus it has peptides and plant-based retinol. So, besides all that hydration it also helps to lift, firm, and fade the look of wrinkles. Perfect for my fellow dry skinned girls at a wallet-friendly price! The New Boden Loafers. It is no secret that I love my Boden loafers. The oversized gold buckle is just perfect; I have them in tan and red. Well. I might like the new stitched version even better. I may be off here but I’m getting some big Loro Piana vibes? I would not allow myself to purchase a second pair of tan Boden loafers but I did spring for the navy. Sizing! I am a true US 8.5 or 39 with narrow feet and the 39 in these fits perfectly. A new(ish) Bookish Substack My friend Jess Gravessent me this Substack a few weeks ago with just the caption, “A new must!” I was instantly psyched: I follow a lot of fashion folks here but fewer bookish ones. Extracurricular by Tembe Denton-Hurst (the author of Homebodies; presently at the top of my TBR pile). Her book recs (and longer reviews) are fantastic. Of her best books of the year list, I ordered five (I had already bought two). I just finished reading What Napoleon Could Not Do on her rec and it was excellent. Michelle Armas at Anthropologie! Michelle Armas is one of my favorite artists (I LOVE her work and have one of her original pieces) and I actually screamed when I saw that she teamed up with Anthropologie to design a print for this skirt. I have never hit order so quickly. There was a shirt as well but it doesn’t seem to be on the website anymore. What I Watched This Week: (this was more of a reading week and I was out more than usual) Movies: I watched Nest on Netflix. It was showing in new releases. Jude Law? Carrie Coon? Yes please! It was positioned as a thriller but truthfully it was boring and depressing. Skip it! TV: I watched the first three episodes of Funny Woman (PBS, via Amazon Prime); it's entertaining so far. Set in the sixties. A small town beauty queen heads to London to take on the male dominated world of comedy. Thanks for reading Grace’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This post contains (some) affiliate links. If you make a purchase using a link I use here, I may earn a small commission. These, along with my instagram partnerships, allow me to keep this newsletter free. Thank you for supporting my work! Grace’s Substack is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell Grace’s Substack that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments. © 2024 Grace Atwood 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104