Tennis camp for adults, cozy loungewear, and an asparagus-forward salad recipe

Links we sent our friends #99 feat. Loeffler Randall founder Jessie Randall

Hi! Aliza here. Spring has officially taken over our camera rolls…

While I’m usually listening to an Ezra Klein podcast about the downfall of our democracy as I walk… blooming trees and flower beds have me ooohing and aahhing at every turn as if I’m the first to discover seasons change. (Aja: Lol. Relatable.)

Wearing the Maddie cardigan, Estelle dress, and Cooper sneakers. Photo credit: Olenka Kotyk

Meet Jessie Randall, the creative force behind Loeffler Randall. Loeffler Randall was a hit from Jessie’s first shoe (a pump inspired by her grandmother!) and has grown into a mainstay for whimsical-meets-wearable shoes, clothing, and bags. (Aja has these flats in two colors, and I’m coveting this gorgeous skirt.) When not designing in her sunny SoHo studio, she’s with her three kids, diving into craft projects, or sharing delightful finds via her newsletter

Jessie Loves

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Jessie’s Links:

1. I’m obsessed with the Karen Read case and this documentary. All my friends from back home in Massachusetts are texting about it. (Aja: I need to watch this. All of our friends are talking about it, too.)

2. Just ordered this stunning striped basket tote from my friend Erin at Underwater Weaving. The color I got is sold out, but there are SO many other gorgeous combos.

3. I’m wearing this on repeat — as a dress and also tucked it into my jeans as a top.

4. I’m going to this retreat with some of my tennis friends and cannot wait!

5. I dream of owning these rattan planters. So chic.

Such a fun beach/travel tote.

Aliza’s Links:

1. Added a few more pieces to our Flagship Shop as Mother’s Day (or any day) inspiration.

2. I want to hang one of these colorful prints in our living room.

3. Which cities have the most trees? The neighborhood where I grew up has 80% tree cover, while the neighborhood where we live now has only 30%. (Explains why I like to get out into the woods as much as possible.)

4. My mom recommended this podcast episode to me a few weeks ago — I finally listened on a dog walk this week and was laughing out loud.

5. Find me in the “shop cozy lounge” section.

6. The most comfortable/versatile pair of jeans I own are Agolde… but they were a splurge. These are 40% off which is wild. I think I have to get them…? (Aja: Yes, especially because they remind me of the black Gap jeans that make your butt look amazing!)

Aja’s Links:

1. This letter-writing cafe in Paris sounds soo romantic.

2. ‘Tis the season for asparagus, and this salad from

   Joy Wilson
   was a delicious vehicle. (Aliza: OK, I’m making this next.)

3. In defense of surface-level friendships.

4. Are you worried about work? Apparently, everyone is. (A beautiful and surprisingly optimistic piece from

   Rosie Spinks
   via
   kelly johnson
   .)

5. Thinking about these pretty hoops… (currently on sale!)

We’ll be making this simple salad recipe from Joy the Baker all through asparagus season.

In Boston, the city comes alive again in the spring. It’s not just the flowers (which, as we’ve discussed, I love) — it’s the kids riding their bikes to the playground, friends gathering for picnics along the Charles River, and people drinking their coffee on their porches or stoops.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the spring??

One last neighborhood shot.

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