July 2026 | Issue 7
The Edit
July is here - the absolute peak of summer vacation. I can’t help but wonder - what would summer vacation have been like in the 1960’s? Cocktails by the pool, impeccable fashion, the golden age of surf culture, sunny days driving top down in a Mustang with Elvis on the radio. Can you dig it?
The 1960’s aesthetic has always inspired me heavily and I’ve been watching a lot of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to revel in it even more. Between the outfits, the color palette, the music, the mid-century modern design and the overall culture of that time - I just can’t get enough.
That particular decade in American history was one of immense transformation + optimism that helped shape the country into what it is today so let’s take a trip back in time!
Design Inspiration
Pastel tones were all the rage in the sixties. Soft colors like mint green, butter yellow + muted pinks were everywhere. Sherwin Williams’ Retro Mint - SW 9036 - is the perfect green to help recreate that classic vibe.
When you think of the 1960’s, you probably think of mid-century modern design but i wanted to shed some light on another popular aesthetic from our history.
Though Art Deco originated in the 1920’s, a major revival occurred in the 1960’s. The Pop Art and Radical Design movements (which both pushed against norms and modern day consumerism) influenced a new generation to contest mid-century modernism and a nostalgic appreciation was born. We began to preserve and restore older buildings. Artists like Andy Warhol + Roy Lichenstein made the old new again. Bright colors, sharp edges, geometric shapes and chrome brought back glamour and boldness.
Tunes in the Office
Mind
Though the idea of meditation has existed for thousands of years, it became more popular in America in the 1960’s. The counterculture movement that arose during this decade resisted western traditions and people developed an interest in a more spiritual lifestyle. Artists like The Beatles + The Beach Boys learned transcendental meditation from Hindu religious leader, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He traveled the world and taught this method of meditation, framing it as a simple technique not tied to any one religion, but rather as a path to self development and overall improved health + wellness.
In 1967, Dr. Benson Herbert at Harvard Medical School conducted a study and found that people meditating used 17% less oxygen, had lowered heart rates and produced increased brain waves that could help with sleep. TM has shown to reduce anxiety and stress and improve heart and brain function, among other benefits.
This type of meditation is a silent, mantra-based practice performed for 15-20 minutes twice a day that involves sitting with your eyes closed and silently repeating a personalized mantra that is given to you by a certified instructor. If you would like to learn, you must be taught by a certified + trained teacher through a specific 4-day curriculum.
Currently Reading
This is Francesca Cocchi’s debut novel and we’re already hoping for more!
This summer romance takes place at the beloved Jersey shore (where I spent many childhood summers) + follows a fresh dual timeline. In her early 30’s, Lina is working as a columnist highlighting local weddings. Next on her list - the wedding of her teenage crush, Sebastian. They spent summers working together at his family’s popular restaurant and Lina is embarrassed to admit, she still thinks of him often.
I remember writing the iconic acronym, H.A.G.S. in my classmates’ yearbooks like it was yesterday, and this book brought me right back to that sweet, nostalgic feeling.
Good Eats
With cool whip invented in 1966, this dessert became a staple at every dinner party. Pineapple is in season this month + shines in this tropical, unexpected but timeless dish.
“Have fun in the sun!
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Happy 250th Birthday USA!”
-Cass ♡