Archive - Scratch Pad by The Stripe

Everything Provence!

The nitty-gritty of my retreat + recommendations galore

17 hrs ago •

Paris, Provence, and back home to Charleston.

Jul 15 •

July Unfiltered

Why I decided to go on a creative retreat and some thoughts on what social media is doing to my (our?) brain.

Jul 14 •

The Saturday Group Text, #90

An extremely tasty snack, online art classes, Hill House's new drop (their best one yet?!), a body sculpting tool, the new show I'm watching, and loads…

Jul 12

Take Yourself on a Date

My time in France reminded me how dreamy it can be to dine alone

Jul 11

A Mid-Year Reading Check-In

How I'm doing with my reading goals, plus the 12 best books of the year (so far)!

Jul 10 •

A Few Things Before I Go

I'm OOO, but before I go, some good 4th of July Sales + a bunch of fun things I've been saving up to share here

Jul 1 •

June 2025

How I Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It's one of the best times to stock up on basics + beauty!

Jun 30 •

What I Wore and Where I Went

A big roundup of recent 'fits!

Jun 29 •

The Saturday Group Text, #89

Free (yes really!) THC gummies, a truly excellent swimwear collab, the best pull-on shorts, codes galore (La Vie!!), and more.

Jun 28

Nervous System Reset

How to feel human again when you are totally fried.

Jun 27

14 Favorites from June

The very best things I tried/bought/wore this month!

Jun 26 •

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