Sunday Scroll #94

What to read, pack, ask, and watch to level up your summer.

Happy Sunday from Walter’s favorite new hangout! I hope you’ve been enjoying the first couple weeks of June as much as he has. He’s been romping in the sunshine and tramping through mud—then tramping that mud all over the living room rug. Twice. But what’s counting? (Me. Definitely me.)

Tbh I’ve been enjoying some peace and slower living at the lake house. This week, I gave y’all a little peek at what’s going on inside—and shared a chat with one of my favorite female entrepreneurs: Sydney Harrell, founder of DFW Textile Sourcing. It’s a great two-for-one post: come for the house tour, stay to learn more about decorating your space with bold patterns and textures—and what it takes for a small business to create beautiful, custom pieces for clients. If you haven’t seen that post, check it out!

Welcome to the Lake House

Now go grab a crispy Diet Coke or a glass of iced tea, and let’s get scrolling!

1. A boatload of books to read by a body of water this summer. A pool. A lake. An ocean. Why is reading by water so therapeutic?

2. How to be more positive—without faking or forcing it. If you’re stuck in a rut or an anxiety spiral, you may find this read helpful. I sure did. “If this happens, then what?” inserts a lot of calm into my self-talk.

3. The best apps for stress-free travel. The packing and itinerary apps are worth their weight in gold (PS: these are the travel essentials that are always in my carry-on).

4. 5 subtle signs you’re aging well. I feel like . . . I’m doing okay?? I bet you are too!