Happy Friday!
July 25, 2025
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I’m back! Rested, re-inspired, and fresh off one of the most glamorous vacations I’ve ever taken. You’ll find the full guide from our travels below—it was champagne-soaked, sun-drenched, and absolutely stunning. That said, I also returned with an uninvited souvenir: a nasty little bout of Norovirus that had me down bad last weekend!
With lots of nursing from Charlie and Carter, I have recovered, and now we are back on the move. We are heading to the mountains with my in-laws this weekend, and I’m welcoming the chance to fill my lungs with fresh air and my scenery with green views.
I want to take a moment to note that you’ll start to notice a few shifts around my content —I’m stepping away from some of my typical, fixed weekly lists formats to pour more time into my writing, augmenting the Lauren Letter, and organically sharing the designs, events, and beautiful things that bring me inspiration.
I’m also introducing a new segment to this correspondence that I’m calling champagne et frites—because I embrace high-low living at all times. You’ll find one wish-list indulgence (le champagne) and one bang-for-your buck gem (les frites) that’s just as thrilling.
As always, if there’s something you’d love to see more (or less!) of, my DMs are open—or drop me a note at hi@laurentilashalski.com. I so appreciate hearing from you!
