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evencleveland's avatar

Always love these dispatches from your mind! So here is my report on multiple Tevas, after a few summers of wear: underwhelmed! I have had the Voyas and the classics, and the former (though I kept them) always seem way too fussy and never truly comfy, and the latter were just meh (finally gave them away). Chacos are too heavy for me, but I am trying out some Keens (another Strategist rec) while keeping an eye open for other options.

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Abbey Nova's avatar

AHHHH! This is the quality stuff! Will report back on my waterproof sandal journey and keep us abreast of yours!

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Abigail Doan Studio's avatar

Thanks for the Tevas nudge, I am feeling it, too. Also borrowing the May as December genius! Great read (finds) as always!

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Abbey Nova's avatar

Thanks Abigail! Miss seeing you around!!!

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Anne's avatar

Just subscribed at the circle level and already heavily influenced by your delightful selections! The Magnesium supplements for me and the cute etsy bandana bag as a birthday gift for my mom have all been added to the cart. Happy to be here!

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Abbey Nova's avatar

Anne! Yay! So happy to have you here! Thank you so much for joining the Design Circle - I adore putting together the mailing!

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KF's avatar

Have you been following Lori Stern (ghost switchplate maker!) on IG as she builds a live/work space?? Her custom doors are beyond amazing.

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M. Izumi's avatar

Love the bags featured but am totally buying that Erase a Hole stick!! Then I can rehang all my art that is stacked in the closet! Thank you!! Really enjoying my suscription. 🙂❤️

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Abbey Nova's avatar

It's the BEST! So glad you are enjoying!

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Christina Nova's avatar

I love reading your newsletter every Sunday morning because I always learn something and it is a wonderful escape from the news. Thanks for introducing me to WMS & Company for copper tape and rubber stamps for Father's Day!

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Abbey Nova's avatar

WMS & Co is sooooo fun! xoxoxo

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Christina Power's avatar

1. Yes to May being the December of the Spring. Five more days of school for us!!! (Except for 8th grader who has two days plus a big excursion day AFTER their school is done because of course. And yes, we've been counting down for a while.)

2. I swear by my Chacos though I know they don't work for everyone's foot shape. My current favorite is not being made, but generally their black designs do look so cute with sun dresses. They are great in the garden, in the river, wet/dry/wet/dry, mud, washing machine, cute shopping days, errands, and casual restaurants. I live in them as soon as temperatures hit about 45°F, and they tend to last me 5-8 years.

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Abbey Nova's avatar

Do you know I somehow haven't tried the Chacos? Which is silly because my sister in law, who is the coolest / most fashionable person, lives in hers and you are right - they look great with dresses.... somehow, I just didn't come across them in my (chaotic, slightly adhd approach to clicking around). Got some in a cart now ....

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