By Becca Newell
Photography by Katie Martin, Katie Martin Photography in Easton
Some weeks simply necessitate a last-minute weekend trip to the beach, so we keep an emergency bag packed with summer essentials—it’s the ultimate answer to no-fuss, grab-and-go style. Follow suit (no pun intended!) and you’ll soon find yourself beach bound with ease.
Malibu Large Tote by A azo Style, $110, Kokopelli, Annapolis Sunglasses by Quay Australia, $50, Scout & Molly's, Annapolis Slim Gold Flip Flops by Havaianas, $26, South Moon Under, Annapolis Tassel Beach Towel by Vera Bradley, $58, Kokopelli, Annapolis Joyride Hi-Neck Bikini Top by Rip Curl, $49.50, Brown Eyed Girl Boutique, Annapolis Pipen Everyday Bikini Bottom by Beach Vida Bling, $58, Brown Eyed Girl Boutique, Annapolis Hard Shell Clear Case by Rifle Paper Co., $36, Kokopelli, Annapolis Word to the Wise Journal by Kate Spade, $24, Kokopelli, Annapolis Click Pens by Vera Bradley, $12 (set of three), Kokopelli, Annapolis Hair Pins by Natural Life, $9.50, Lizzy Dee, Easton Pink Grapefruit Sunscreen Lip Balm (SPF 30) by Sun Bum, $4, Brown Eyed Girl Boutique, Annapolis Coin Purse by Mlavi, $9.50, Lizzy Dee, Easton Argan Daily Moisturizer Protect + Perfect (SPF 47) by Josie Maran, $36, Josiemarancosmetics.com Pina Colada Body Sunscreen Spray (SPF 30) by Coola, $36, Coolasuncare.com
Summer Reading Staff Picks
If journaling isn’t your thing, grab a paperback instead. Check out our summer reading staff picks below!
Caley Breese, Editorial Assistant
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Ashley Raymond, COO
“Flipping through Home & Design—or Highlights with [daughter] Tenley”
Melanie Quinn, Special Events Director
The Universe Has Your Back by Ga ielle Bernstein
Rick Marsalek, Account Executive-Annapolis and West County
Manhunt: The 12-day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson
The Cheat Code: Going Off Script to Get More, Go Faster, and Shortcut your Way to Success by Brian Wang
The Fall of Arthur by JRR Tolkien, Edited by Christopher Tolkien
Debbie Carta, Account Executive-West County
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Nicole Gould, Entertainment Editor
Unlimited: A Three-Step Plan for Achieving Your Dreams by Jillian Michaels
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)
Amy Schumer: The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
Frances Ayres, Bookkeeper
My Life by Golda Meir
Portraits of Courage by George W. Bush
Becca Newell, Social & Style Editor
Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame by Mara Wilson
James Houck, Editorial Director
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Hawaii by James A. Michener
