Happy Friday!
It’s finally June, and with it comes one of my most cherished seasonal rituals: the annual Elin Hilderbrand immersion. I’m already on my third Elin novel of the month. As someone who has never been a devoted summer girl — give me a crisp autumn morning or a cozy January evening over Atlanta humidity any day — I discovered long ago that saving these sun-soaked, salt-aired stories for June and July is the most effective cure I know.
Which brings me to something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: the power of a small, reliable treat. Finding those little anchors — the things that gently usher you through a harder week or a heavier season — is an art form. I’d genuinely love to know yours.
Until our next correspondence,
xx Lauren
P.S. — I announced June’s Book Club pick, and it felt almost too perfect: it’s June Baby from Jenna Bush Hager’s imprint Thousand Voices. Buzzy, beloved, and as a June baby myself, utterly apropos!
P.S. I promise to always keep The Lauren Letter free as my little exercise of trying to make the world a bit more beautiful. If, in return, you could considering giving this post a “like” or share with a friend, it would just mean the world to me.
Wearing | Aerie Alumni Set
It started with the butter yellow, and I simply could not stop there. I ordered every color they offer. This set has become my summer uniform. And the price point? Unbeatable!
Eating | Louis Sherry Truffles
An indulgence — what feels more genuinely luxurious than artisanal chocolate in a beautiful tin? I have turned the ritual of selecting my nightly truffle into something I look forward to with sincerity.
Reading | Elin Hilderbrand Novels
You’ll notice a theme for the next several weeks! So far this June: Silver Girl, Golden Girl, and I am presently deep in the pages of Beautiful Day.
Watching | Love Island USA
Carter and I are fully, completely, unironically obsessed. We are one week in and already pulling each other “for a chat” around the house. It is mindless and joyful and exactly what a summer evening calls for. It is genuinely not too late to join us — pour something cold and catch up this weekend.
Listening | Quiet Days
I’ve been making a conscious effort lately to choose music over background television, especially as I carve out more intentional reading time. Quiet Days is my current go-to — a carefully curated (by moi!) instrumental playlist that creates the most lovely ambient mood without demanding your attention.
Trying | Oura Ring 5
I succumbed! The new Oura 5 is remarkably thinner than previous models and the data it surfaces has been genuinely illuminating. I’m in a season of prioritizing rest and routine, and having something that quietly tracks and reflects that back to me has been a surprisingly meaningful support.
Champagne | Launer Keychain
My very first Launer piece, ordered to celebrate the new car, and I am completely besotted. There is something so satisfying about a genuine luxury house that does the small things as beautifully as the grand ones.
Frites | Personalized Embroidered Keychain
I have been seeing these charming embroidered charms absolutely everywhere — Pinterest, Substack, the feeds of people with excellent taste — and the best kept secret is that you can get a perfectly customized version for under $20. An impeccable little finishing touch for your keys or your bag.
2. Aerie Alumni Mockneck Sweatshirt & Shorts
3. Sam Edelman Michaela Jelly Mary Jane Flat
4. Mélisse The Blossom Knot Bag in Vintage Brocade
5. Lake Pima Ruffle Pants Set in Lapis Bicolor Tidal Stripe
6. M.Gemi The Una Ballerina in Pink Nappa
7. J.Crew Rollneck Cardigan with Lobster
8. Roxanne Assoulin Cloud Cylinder Cord Necklace
9. Jenni Kayne Olio Demi Pant + Ivory & Taupe Stripe Chloe Cardigan
10. Oura Ring 5
The Hedges Inn — East Hampton
From the same discerning hoteliers behind The Colony in Palm Beach comes East Hampton’s most charming seasonal escape, set inside a beautifully preserved historic home. Whether you’re actively plotting a trip or simply want your feed to feel like a mood board for the summer you deserve, follow along.
