Finally, a day dedicated to taking it easy. A 24-hour window when it’s okay to set aside to-do lists, block off calendars (that means no meetings and no appointments), and just de-stress – because let’s face it, in this chaotic environment, we could all use it.
To master the art of chilling out, whether you’re at work or playing hooky (it’s okay, I won’t tell), check out these four tips to surefire relaxation.
First order of business? Sign Tommy Bahama’s petition to help make National Relaxation Day an official holiday – every signature counts!
Next up, look to the calming ways of chamomile. Sure, tea is great before bed – but this strawberry and chamomile cream recipe from bon appétit is the perfect relaxing mid-day treat.
We don’t think there is anything cuter than inter-species friends. A dog who is friends with a koi fish, a monkey who loves a pigeon – it doesn’t matter the animal origin, there is honestly nothing that melts our hearts more. This video of a baby kangaroo and lemur playing tag is no exception. If you need a little pick-me-up this afternoon, take a minute to watch this video and bask in the cuteness.
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This week we stalk—er, follow—Karl Lagerfeld’s cat and take accessory cues from the genius behind the arm party.
@GOOD: People Are Awesome: Nine-year-old’s lemonade stand raises thousands for Detroit: http://bit.ly/Qe1dvi If only this approach would help with our AmEx statement.
@fieldguided: The best thing today: a little boy in a button-down Oxford shirt with his hands tucked into the pockets of his tiny seersucker shorts New low: experiencing outfit envy from a toddler.
@ManRepeller: I need a flashlight headband. Will we be seeing this one in the September issues?
@lenadunham: Hell hath no fury like a woman who has accidentally napped. … or one who has been awoken from said nap.
@ChoupettesDiary: Alike to humans, I enjoy the perks of shopping, especially the shopping bags. We foresee a guest blog over on Suri’s Burn Book.
By Katie Stinchfield, Senior Staff Writer
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It’s rhubarb season (Ruebarb season?), and one of our very own designers, Melinda, decided to take this recipe for a road test. Her first time making it, the results were a very moist confluence of a little sweet and a little tart – basically, the ideal early-August treat. Here’s what she had to say after the bars came out of the oven.
Next time, I’d opt for a streusel topping that’s heartier, with half oats, half flour, less butter (starting with 1/2 cup – it really just needs to hold the crumble together), brown sugar, and I’d punch up the flavor with cinnamon (which is not mentioned in the recipe).
When I made the cake portion, I misread the instruction to mix the cut rhubarb with flour, and didn’t realize I only needed to mix it with 1/4 cup(and not the entire 1 cup of flour that’s listed in the ingredients section). I had to take the chunks out of the flour to use in the next step. Thankfully, this was not a detrimental mistake.
For me, the cake batter didn’t yield enough to coat the bottom of the pan, so I ended up doing a makeshift “let’s add more batter to this” by using 1/2 stick of butter, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar. Essentially, I cut the recipe’s ingredients for the batter in half and added it to the bottom of the pan. I then kept it in the oven for an extra 60 minutes.
By Melinda Brechbuehler, Rue Designer
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It’s Thursday afternoon – and this animal clip is going to power you through the rest of the workweek. We won’t tell you what happens, but we dare you not to laugh out loud in your cube.
Next up: finding out where we can get a baby goat as a pet…
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Although they were being decidedly coy about it on Friday, the Spice Girls confirmed today that they will be part of the big games’ closing ceremonies. Dust off your Union Jack gear and get excited:
Today, likely wearing her Chanel robe and lounging on the stairs of 31 Rue Cambon, Victoria finally confirmed to British Vogue that the Spice Girls would be reuniting for the closing ceremony, and that she apparently “told friends the news last week.” We must’ve missed her call.
If this doesn’t give you a reason to tune into the closing ceremonies (besides seeing what shoes Ryan Lochte is wearing), we don’t know what else you need.
After seeing this video featured on the Huffington Post, I realized that I’ve been peeling bananas the wrong way my entire life. The stem, believe it or not, is the wrong end to unwrap the sweet, primate-favored fruit. This morning, with banana in hand, I gave it a try, and sure enough, the monkeys have it right. Check out the video and try it for yourself, but consider your banana struggles a thing of the past.
Do you have other videos that must be seen? Share them in the comments below, or tweet us at @ruelala.
- By Veronica Vandoloski, Social Media Guru
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Today we contemplate moving in with Tom Brady and whether or not people mistake us for Beyoncé. You know, all the life-changing tweets you may not have seen in your feed.
@johnjannuzzi: Really want a house that has multiple wings, separated by hemisphere. Just move in with Tom Brady and Gisele. His pre-season: sprinting from wing to wing.
@Devon_Jack: Someone on my instagram literally broke their onion rings to make the Chanel logo. Like, can you chill. Chanel branded by flabby onions? Coco must be rolling over in her grave.
@glamourmag: Want to know what celeb you most look like (well, kind of)? Get the bragging rights here. Please say Beyoncé…Please say Beyoncé…
@DemetriMartin: Count your blessings, but not out-loud, at the top of your lungs. But preferably not on the subway or in other small spaces, thank you.
@MollieinSeattle: Holy stressful day I think someone just backed a tow truck up on me. Well, you saved yourself a phone call if you need to get to the nearest auto shop.
@BlairEadieBEE: “There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate.” – Robert Brault So let’s plan on mini cupcakes and something fizzy every day at 4, okay?
What’d we miss? Leave your favorite tweets of the week in the comments below, or tweet us, of course: @ruelala.
By Katie Stinchfield, Senior Staff Writer
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For all the non-Francophiles out there, Bastille Day or La Fête Nationale (as the French call it) commemorates to the first anniversary of the storming of Bastille during the French Revolution. So put on your best Breton stripe because it’s time to celebrate all things French!
Indulge: Macarons
With a sorbet color palette and ethereal texture, these Parisian confections are practically a synonym for happiness.
Make: Vichyssoise
Or try your hand at beef bourguignon. Just pick up a Julia Child cookbook like Mastering the Art of French Cooking and voilà.
Watch: Amélie It’s one of our favorite French films – and not just because we consider Audrey Tautou a major style muse.
Toast: Champagne
When the label has a capital “C,” that means it’s produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France.
Say: Cheers
Raise your glass and repeat after us, Santé.
Tell us your French faves or tweet us at @rueLaLa.
-By Marissa Dubin, Staff Writer
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Notice something new? That’s right, we’ve unveiled our brand new login page for July. Check out our behind-the-scenes photos (with our designer Bethany’s Dad’s much beloved match collection), then tell us your thoughts in the comments section below or tweet them to @RueLaLa.
