The Best Bits: My July 2025 Favorites
The Best Bits is a monthly series where I tell you what I’ve been up to! What I’m doing, media I’m loving, and products I recommend! Here’s a fresh batch of favorites for your reading pleasure!
READING | Be Ready When The Luck Happens by Ina Garten
I started this book on audible a while ago but got quickly distracted by a number of other things and set it down for a spell. Earlier this month, in a bit of a reading slump, I hit play again, determined to finish something after abandoning a few books. Ina is a delight to listen to and I really enjoyed hearing her tell her life story. Ina’s passion for good food and sharing it with people has always drawn me in, and though she may be just a hair unrelatable, I really admire her dedication to quality and simplicity. If you enjoy Ina I’d highly recommend the book. How easy is that?
WATCHING | Too Much
This show was fun, kooky, and both more heartwarming and heartbreaking than I expected an Emily in Paris adjacent comedy to be. I have been familliar with Meg Stalter’s work for years, and it was great to see in a lead role! The show is directed by Lena Dunham, and was very true to form for her, hairless dog and all. While I loved Meg, Will Sharpe stole the show for me! His character was such a departure from his role in The White Lotus that it was hard to believe they were played by the same actor. This is one of my favorite shows of the year so far!
LISTENING | Snark Bait Podcast
This is a fun, guilty pleasure podcast where the hosts dive deep on “snarkworthy” topics from Reality TV, scam artists and convicts, and good old-fashioned celebrity gossip.
WEARING | Tevas Olowahu Flip Flops
I bought these strappy flip flops when I was shopping for my trip up to the Catskills with my friends last month and I’ve practically been living in them ever since. They’re super comfortable and very cute!
EATING | Wedding Cake Samples
We’ve been trying to narrow down bakeries and flavors for our wedding cake, and this month we did just that! We got some family and friends together to taste a bunch of cakes and we pretty much unanimously agreed on one, which was fantastic! Getting the cakes to the finish line was a bit harrowing, but between a nonresponsive baker, cupcakes with missing frosting, and some truly offputting fillings, we still managed to land on something we’d all be happy with!
INDULGING | Dazzle Dry Manicure Kit
I’ve been singing the praises of Dazzle Dry for a while now, and I finally decided to go all in on the full sized manicure system for myself. Dazzle Dry lasts so much longer than conventional polish, doesn’t damage my nails like gel, and is something I can do at home so it saves so much time and money compared to the salon. I can’t get enough of the stuff.
OBSESSING | New Furniture
We hit the JACKPOT this month on secondhand furniture! With one trip to the ReStore and another to a Facebook Marketplace pickup, we ended up with four pieces of solid wood furniture for under $300! We found a hutch and matching buffet, an art deco curio cabinet, and a gorgeous bed frame. A bit of murphy’s oil soap, some pledge, and a little elbow grease has spiffed everything up so nicely!
CELEBRATING | Bridal Luncheon, Engagement Anniversary, + My Birthday!
July has been packed full of reasons to smile this year! Early in the month my mom hosted a luncheon and a bunch of family and friends showed up to celebrate with me! It was the sweetest thing, and I felt so spoiled (AND embarassed when they got all the patrons in the winery to cheer for me! 😭) Then David and I celebrated being one year engaged by having dinner and drinks at the same restaurant we went to the same night he popped the question. It was also my birthday this month, and I got to enjoy a relaxing weekend at home after all the July hubbub!
What are your favorite things this month? Check out other monthly favorites posts here!
