The Internet is Loud. Here’s the Good Stuff.

Between the noise, the scroll, and the heat finding inspiration can feel like a full-time job. So we figured we’d make it easy.

From saltwater resets to slow mornings, film rolls to fresh reads, here’s what’s been keeping the ENC crew creatively charged this summer.

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‍Ellyse

‍Staying strategized + energized with beach walks and Theo's first taste of sand. Soaking it all in between Zooms and creative dives.

• Fresh summer reads: No Hard Feelings + All That Life Can Afford + The Wedding People
• Shows to peep: The Better Sister + OverCompensating
• Brands to explore: Modern Nomad Home + Happier Grocery
• Summer skin faves: this body balm + this toner + body gel for the muscles + ultimate lip balm
• Sips to try:
  • for the fun: Nomadica orange wine - just do it
  • for the caffeine: my fave matcha summer frothy concoction
    • monsoon matcha
    • tache milk
    • organic raw coconut syrup
  • for the detox: juna drops

‍Lanya

‍Staying creative with sunrise hikes, paint-covered hands, and mini AZ road trips for photo ops and fresh inspo.

• Fresh summer reads: Slowing Down, The God of the Woods
• Shows to peep: Overcompensating, We Were Liars, Love Island (lol)
• Brands to explore: dolly sports, Fren Goods
• Summer skin faves: merit tinted sunscreen,body oil, body serum
• Sips to try: Kaffir Lime Matcha Tonic from Satellite Coffee, dirty aperol spritz, my favorite matcha

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‍Channing:‍

Staying inspired through all the outdoor movement. Hikes, dives, first-time surfing and capturing it all on film. Saltwater = ultimate refresh.

• Fresh summer reads: wedding people, the women, re-reading the classic pride & prejudice :)‍
• Shows to peep: awaiting the release of the summer i turned pretty season 3 for my ~cheesy summer romance~ watch ‍
• Brands to explore: LA VESTE, form activewear‍
• Summer skin faves: nuxe shimmer oil, ilia brown mascara, anything necessaire in the scent eucalyptus, fav moisturizer‍
• Sips to try:‍
  
  • cute bottle & she's yummy too!! ‍
  • summer matcha combo: coconut water & matcha & lotsa ice
  • any & all sparkling water:)

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‍Marly:

‍Staying inspired with neighborhood strolls, movement of any kind, and pottery painting to beat the heat and make heartfelt gifts.

• Fresh summer reads: I'm jumping back into reading with Let Them and maybe The Silent Patient for a fun and fulfilling combo to bounce between! ‍
• Shows to peep: I too am waiting for The Summer I Turned Pretty, but am also starting We Were Liars‍
• Brands to explore: I've just been shopping for some good activewear sets! Eyeing this top and bottom from Athleta, because how fun for hot girl walks! Athleta and Abercrombie are my two staple brands in the summer‍
• Summer skin faves: For skin and beauty vibes, I just love the Ole Henriksen lippie and L'Oreal Blur-Fection powder for extra brightening and setting in the summer heat‍
• Sips to try: I love a shirley temple, and these are my fave patio sippers! Just reminds me of the midwest

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‍Jessica:‍

This summer is all about not rushing, not scrolling. Just clearing space, building strength, and letting what’s next land on solid ground.

• Fresh summer reads: I'm a nonfiction reader... like this and this
• Shows to peep: Taskmaster and going to the movies! Super pumped to go see all the summer blockbusters in the theater. Popcorn and icees here I come.
• Brands to explore: Besto and MNML (laundry upgraded)
• Summer skin faves: Vitamin C Powder, Summer scent and trying this lotion out
• Sips to try: Copperstar's iced matcha with almond milk, Sidewinder's Bright Eyes, and forever and always my morning cacao

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‍Elizabeth:

‍Currently off the grid in Italy—sipping wine, eating pasta, and hiking the Dolomites. Unreachable, but deeply inspired.

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