Postcards from SF

POSTcard No. 121: Fourth Week of August 2026

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:39:35 GMT

Welcome to another weekly P.O.S.T.card from SF! We are chronicling what we are currently Planning (for either Postcard Row or our lives in general), what we are Ordering or Opening/unboxing, what we are Stitching, and what we are Thinking about or obsessing about.

Planning…

Isabella:

I have been trying to limit the amount of baby content I’m sharing here because it’s NOT my entire personality but it IS something that I am constantly planning for! I just bought this super cute barn jacket at Target and I’m planning to cover it either in patches or just iron on vinyl to make it custom for my baby! Yes, it is technically for boys, but with a little vinyl and a hair bow on top it is going to work for her.

Bridget:

A walking schedule to prep for the Route 66 Half Marathon! It’s 100 years of Route 66, so Tulsa has had a number of celebrations throughout the year. My mom had the great idea for her, my sister, and me to walk the half marathon because it’s the Sunday before Thanksgiving. I walk a lot anyways to run errands and such so I’m hoping it’s not a big deal, but I realized I should maybe put some effort into it because 13.1 is not my standard walk!!

Postcard Row: Stitch in the Stands with us on Sunday, September 13! We are working on a special canvas that will be included in the price of your ticket (purchase here).

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I didn’t order this necessarily but when I was in NYC last weekend I picked up a nano speedy to share with Jules when she’s old enough to hold it on her own! I put my little Pikachu charm on it and I’m obsessed with using it now.

Bridget:

Three new books from Aspen Book Company! I took the reading color quiz (I’m a yellow!) and decided to sign up for a book shipment. It arrived this week, and I’ve already started A Farewell to Arms! Three books a month is a bit much, though, so I might have to cancel until they offer fewer a month..

Stitching…

Isabella:

I too have been stitching a sample for a new launch coming up- here’s a hint:

Bridget:

Continuing to work on something top secret (launching in ~ a week!!) Here’s my little sneak peak. :)

Thinking about…

Isabella:

What is up with all the character licensing nowadays? Are Miffy and Hello Kitty ok?? Every day I’m being inundated with IG ads for their newest collab with Baggu, LeSportsac, you name it. Am I being influenced? A little bit. Did I go to McDonald’s twice to get the little Hello Kitty Godzilla happy meal toys? Also yes. But two girls can only have so much Miffy and Hello Kitty stuff! The licensing is getting a bit out of control. It’s everywhere!

My two personalities

Bridget:

American Graffiti! I’d never seen it and, as it was starting, my husband was like you’re going to LOVE someone in this. I immediately said “will I get to see a young Harrison Ford?!” he didn’t respond but didn't allow me to watch the opening credits and, low and behold, my guy appears in a cowboy hat as the archnemesis about halfway in!!! Overall, I enjoyed it but definitely like Dazed & Confused more. Dazed seems somehow more propulsive although it’s very much the same thing. It was very fun to relive a summer day pre-college, though, and I loved that Mel’s was the spot to be!!

Until next week! Do you want to join in on the POSTcards? Comment below with any of your answers this week for any of the POST letters. As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions and let us know what else you might want to see on this Substack.

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 120: Third Week of August 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:48:13 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

For Cal football season! I have multiple outfits for Jules but the night games are unfortunately past her bedtime, so we might have to just dress up for tailgates first and that’s it!

Bridget:

A day deep sea fishing! I’m equal parts nervous and excited! Our friend wanted to go, so we’re chartering a boat with 6 of us for a full day on Sunday. I’ll be taking medication in advance in case of sea sickness. I’m going to bring lots of layers and sunscreen because I have no idea what to expect out there. If other people have ever been, hit me up with suggestions or tips!!

Postcard Row: We will be Stitching in the Stands on Sunday, September 13! Tickets here.

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I’ve been needing new tops for work that aren’t long sleeved, and I just got this sweet button up top from Sezane!

Bridget:

A belt that wasn’t part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale but that I saw while browsing it. I own one black belt that is from Amazon and is of very meh quality so I very rarely wear it. Because of that, I’ve decided it’s time to up my belt game, but I feel like it’s really hard to find a belt?? I got one that was insanely thick. One with hardware that felt like way too much. I’m picking this one up from the Nordstrom local store today so fingers crossed it works!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I just saw this Pippa Designs carrot brooch needlepoint canvas in a paid ad and I of course bought it immediately. I’m going to stitch it for my baby Jules — her bday is in April, around Easter, and her name is JULES (like jewels…)! I’m excited to stitch this in some sparkly thread and hang it around her room somewhere.

Bridget:

I made so much progress on my I Ski & I Know Things at stitch club this week!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Mr. Schue aka Matthew Morrison’s cameo videos. As I’ve said, I’m rewatching Glee at night, and now Schue is showing up on my TikTok FYP. His cameos are insane. He keeps randomly singing places like the airport or on a hike, it’s all very Mr. Schue, and it’s incredible. His cameos are also like $330 or something crazy, so I’m glad he’s getting his bag!

Bridget:

La La Land! We went to a 10th anniversary screening of it this week, and WHAT A FILM! God it is sooooo good and never gets old! I can never pick a favorite movie, so I have a top 5 list and I think I might have to swap out When Harry Met Sally for it. But, I also have Umbrellas of Cherbourg in my top 5 and can’t decide if adding La La Land means I’m adding the same. Anyways, besides the points! The dancing makes me melt every time. Her audition song at the end is perfection. The final dream sequence - heartbreaking and chef’s kiss at the same time. Absolutely love it!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 119: Second Week of August 2026

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:30:54 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

What shopping to do while in NYC next weekend! I plan to finally stop by the Penny Linn store, eat lunch at the LV Cafe, and hopefully get some good good shopping in as I haven’t been able to go to NYC in quite some time. Plus, now that I’m back at work, I deserve to spend some more of my hard earned money, right??

Bridget:

Rom com night!! My husband is out of town so after our pop up at Stitched Up I’m planning to grab Pinsa Rossa on Fillmore and enjoy a rom com!! I recently read a list of underrated rom coms - now can’t find the link to share - but might see about pulling something from there??

Postcard Row: Stitching in the Stands is happening once again on September 13! Get your tickets here.

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I’m going to see the Jonas Brothers do their Burning Up tour set next weekend and I thought I still had some merch from the last time I saw the tour but I don’t! I just ordered this Camp Rock shirt on Amazon for a lol at the concert. I imagine I won’t be the only one with this idea but you never know!!

Bridget:

I’ve been looking for black flats for a long time after realizing I own ~3-4 pairs of flats/mules that are ALL beige. I found these in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and am very excited about them! Wore them to work for the first time this week & got some compliments on them!

Stitching…

Isabella:

Evidence of some sample canvases I’ve been working on!

Bridget:

I have made a bit of progress on I Ski & I Know Things, but I also started stitching a sample for our super secret project! (Also…our new needle minder is going live this week!!)

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip! I have been sort of watching a lot of the housewives shows on autopilot and the drama and the laughs haven’t been the same, or have been paling in comparison to Summer House. I also have skipped some of the RHUGT seasons because they were boring, but this casting is elite. It has two of my favorite housewives of all time, Lisa Barlow and Porsha, and has Giselle, Luann, and Teresa bullying Vicki. What else could you ask for?! Oh right, Kyle being fun again! Hopefully some of the other housewife seasons will be inspired by their OGs being on this season and start to have a little bit more fun.

Bridget:

John Oliver! I want to start any meeting that I am running with that has more than about 5 attendees with “welcome, welcome, welcome!!” One day I actually will. I just love this man and Last Week Tonight. He is so funny and cute and I love the deep dives that he does on any number of topics.

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 118: First Week of August 2026

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:39 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Continuing my sewing journey! If you follow me on ig, you would have seen that I finally sewed an actual bandana bag, and I also TRIED to make baby pants (without using a pattern). I’ve since purchased an actual pattern on Etsy and I’m excited to see how it turns out when I’m not just fully winging it. I have a lot of cute fabric that I’m excited to have another new use for (besides needlepoint finishing)!

Bridget:

My Outside Lands schedule! Friday is by far the best day - excited to see Wet Leg and Geese and, of course, the Charli set! I’ve been loving Music, Fashion, Film so can’t wait to see it live!!

Postcard Row: Our Stitched Up pop up is next weekend! Will we see you there?!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I’ve fallen for the Halloween marketing and I ordered Jules’ first trick or treat bag (we currently don’t have any Halloween plans) from Pottery Barn! I ordered it with a script font in orange — it’s so cute and I am planning for her to use this for many years to come (until she gets so into trick or treating that she needs to bring a pillow case.

Bridget:

A jacket for this weekend! This felt cute and cozy but also a little rock??

Stitching…

Isabella:

I mentioned this Barden Bella canvas in our last post but I haven’t actually gotten around to finishing stitching our sample. Since it’s a round, I think I will be able to finish this into a cookie by myself!! Once that’s done, this may finally be the year that I get to do one of my dream costumes — a Barden Bella (or two) and a Treblemaker!!

Bridget:

I’ve been busy working on a little project we’ll be announcing in a few weeks so haven’t had much time for stitching!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

I just started rewatching Glee because this month feels like a TV desert (other than Big Brother). I don’t think I’ve watched it since it actually aired (when I was in high school) and it’s incredible how much they have already packed into just 3 episodes. It’s hilarious and cringe and I have always loved their renditions of songs. It’s also so sad to think that 3 of the main cast members have passed away. If you haven’t rewatched it recently, it’s on Disney+!

Bridget:

Tennis! For those of you following my tennis journey, I’m thrilled to announce that I got into a (school) year long program at Golden Gate Park!! Supposedly it starts out by really breaking down fundamentals but then gets to be a lot of game play + strategy! I’m just so excited to know I’ll get to play at least once a week!!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 117: Last Week of July 2026

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:01:55 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Family Halloween costumes!! I LOVE adding a needlepoint element to a costume every year, and I have some ideas in the works for this year. Even though it might seem early, it’s only a couple of months away, and I’ll still have to design, paint, stitch, and finish something for use in a costume! In the meantime, we always have the Barden Bella pitch pipe which I will always still hold out hope I’ll do the costume for…

Bridget:

To eat a lot of stone fruit this weekend! Our friend hosts an annual stone fruit competition where he gets a bunch of different stone fruits from Berkeley Bowl and we work through a bracket-style competition. I’m personally always partial to cherries but they never win. Maybe this year is their year?!?

Last year’s tournament had merch!! 😜

Postcard Row: We swung by the store and we can’t wait for our pop up on August 15 at Stitched Up in Morgan Hill! Kay, the owner, is a self-proclaimed “thread junkie” and that passion is evident throughout her store. The threads are all organized by color!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

Have you seen Target’s latest collab with Rosie Assoulin? The pieces are so fun and bold! I ordered this oversized button up (my favorite clothing item atm) that is a fun colorful take on a classic blue striped shirt.

Bridget:

My purchases lately have been sO ExCiTiNg!~!~! This week, I got a new set of adjustable dumbbells. I’m still really enjoying the Ladder app that I shared a month or two ago, and I found that I need heavier weight. I’m trying these out because they’re more compact and apartment friendly than buying a ton of different sizes!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I am almost done with my stocking! I’m just stitching some dark grayish/purplish Threadworx thread for the black parts but I have to double it up (its #8) and it’s honestly been enough to stop me from working on it too much. It’s upsetting because I am SO CLOSE to being done already! Hopefully this will serve as the inspiration I need to just finish it.

Bridget:

I finalized some designs this week so rather than sharing the tiny amount of progress I made on I Ski & Know Things enjoy some paint colors as a teaser for what is coming! :)

Thinking about…

Isabella:

I cannot believe Devil Wears Prada came out in 2006. I’m still in shock just thinking about it. It’s timeless! I finally watched DWP2 since it’s streaming now and when she said out loud that she worked at Runway in 2006 I audibly gasped. 20 years???????? I refuse to believe it.

Bridget:

Send Help! Based on the trailer, I was not really interested in this movie, but my husband and I watched it this week and loved it! Rachel McAdams is so good, and I also liked the male lead, Dylan O’Brien (guess he’s famous for Teen Wolf??). It was overall very crazy and wild and funny! Feel like Survivor fans would enjoy it??

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 116: Fourth Week of July 2026

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:30:53 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

I’m going to NYC in a few weeks for the first time in a long time!!! I have time to see ONE Broadway show and I’m still trying to figure out what would be best. So far, the shows I really wanted to see at the beginning of the year are not available (Chess and Jonathan Groff in Just In time), but I think The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee might be the winner! It’s off Broadway, and an older show, but still has a stellar cast and I have heard it’s great and funny!

Bridget:

What to bring to jury duty on Monday!!! 🫠🫠🫠 my husband and I got notices to serve when we were going to be out of town so we deferred to the same week and BOTH got summoned!

Postcard Row: We are popping up at Stitched Up in Morgan Hill on Saturday 8/15! It’s a newer needlepoint shop in the South Bay and a perfect pit stop on the way to the Carmel/Monterey area!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I got served an IG ad for these Farm Rio x Adidas track shorts at Nordstrom Rack, they shipped quickly and I’m obsessed with them! I pretty much only can wear oversized button ups right now and love the look with athletic shorts on the weekends.

Bridget:

A new mattress topper that makes me feel like I’m sleeping on a cloud!! It’s heavenly and also make our bed look so tall and luxurious!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I really want to finish Jules’s stocking before the Christmas finishing deadlines (though I don’t even know where I’m going to send it… maybe Needlepoint Inc?) and I just got the background threads and the threads to fill in the black parts! This has been an insane color swap but I’m loving how it turned out!

Bridget:

You’ll never guess…. I made no progress this week. 🙈 maybe at jury duty??

Thinking about…

Isabella:

How much I miss mall culture. As much as I love online shopping (our mail and UPS guys know that more than anyone), there’s something about being able to touch and feel clothes, try them on in store, and leave with something you never would have considered online! It’s also ACTUAL instant gratification, as opposed to waiting 1-2 days for something to ship on Amazon. The ultimate mall when I was growing up in the Bay Area was the downtown SF Westfield/Powell Bart/San Francisco Centre mall- we used to take Bart over to the city and make a day out of it- even in college! It was unfortunately a COVID casualty and I’m not sure that magic can ever be recreated.

Bridget:

The Odyssey! I finally saw it in IMAX and lovedddd it! I was worried Nolan wouldn’t be able to pull this off - it’s literally an epic and I felt like it was being way too hyped in advance - and he somehow did it! I can’t wait to watch behind the scenes footage of them shooting it! It also made me want to go to Greece 🙃

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 115: Third Week of July 2026

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:53 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Baby’s first international trip! I’ve been seeing a ton of travel TikToks of how people are bringing their __ month old babies internationally and so many people keep telling us that “this is the time to travel” i.e. when they can’t walk yet. My parents are already going to Asia this fall and it might just make perfect sense to tag along, at least to Japan? I’ve also seen that Japan might be one of the best baby-friendly countries both in infrastructure and friendliness from strangers!

Bridget:

A weekend in Glen Ellen, CA! Is there anything better than a small town in California?! We rented an Airbnb with friends and I’m so excited to explore Glen Ellen and hang by a pool!!

Postcard Row: We are having a pop up at Stitched Up in Morgan Hill on Saturday 8/15! Will we see you there?!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

It’s the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I only purchased 4 items (“only” lol because I used to have the equivalent of a Nordstrom black card) and one of my favorites is this silly Pikachu air tag case. My friend Megan on ig messaged that she keeps her tacks in one of these! I shared my other picks on ig but I also got a highchair, another magnetic onesie, and new sunglasses.

Bridget:

My Madonna Flowers pillow from Lycette!!!! You all I’m obsessed!!! Look at how cute she is!!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I got tickets to see Paddington on Broadway and immediately designed a new musical star for it! I also just stitched it this week since I already had all the threads in my stash and I can’t wait to see the show!!

Bridget:

I was hoping to make a lot of progress on this stitch club, but ended up not being able to make it! 😭

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Movies that take place in SF! We just watched What’s Up Doc and I promptly made Andrew watch the Princess Diaries. It’s fun to figure out where in SF certain scenes are filmed, especially to see what the city looked like in the 70s and early 2000s.

Bridget:

Trains! It’s a domino game that is a mixture of strategy and luck that I loveeee and hope I get to play this weekend! My family started playing it years ago, and I feel like I don’t have enough opportunities to play so hoping that a weekend with friends has at least one game night!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 114: Second Week of July 2026

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:30:12 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

This has been my last week of maternity leave (I know, it’s criminal) and I’ve been getting some good work in on my baby scrapbook and am planning to still continue it once I’m working again! I have been loving printing physical photos and I have been just uploading and ordering 4x6 prints pretty much every time there’s an event that I know I will want to add to my scrapbook (like parties or one of her month milestones). I think I ordered waaay too many photos for the 2 month section of the book, so I’m going to try to be a little more thoughtful when planning my next photo print buy!

Bridget:

A night with our millennial queen - Hilary Duff!! She’s in the Bay this weekend, and I’m so excited for a nostalgic evening! I’ve listened to her new album only twice, though, so I’m really hoping she over indexes on the old stuff!

Postcard Row: Did you see that Lita (Nashville Needlepointer) did a star finishing tutorial on her Substack? Perfect for our musical stars!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I decided I deserve many treats for having to return to work, and one thing that always makes me feel better is a crisp pair of Air Force Ones. These are my go-to white shoe and I kind of wear them with everything! They get dirty and dingy fast so I like ordering new ones every so often.

Bridget:

A new summer sweater that also felt 4th of July appropriate. It’s Marine Layer and says “oh, hey” on the back of the neck in blue which makes me smile every time I see it. 😄

Stitching…

Isabella:

I finally got Jules’ government name painted and stitched onto her stocking, and also started stitching some of the white background at the bottom in S&I Whipped Cream. I’m planning to bring the stocking to Golden Gate Needlepoint soon to test some colors out for the upper background, which I still haven’t decided on..

Bridget:

I did a ton on this bad boy on the plane ride back to SF! I’m using Vineyard Silk and Essentials and am really liking both!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

T&T’s wedding at MSG (still)! Can you believe (as of this posting) we still haven’t gotten photos? Every update, every random guest that we learned was invited, I can’t get enough. I’ve never actually been to MSG but I’m seeing the JoBros and Harry later this year (lol at both being alleged Taylor exes) and I’m excited to just imagine what the wedding would have been like.

Bridget:

The Invite! Go see this in theaters if you can - our entire theater was laughing out loud and it was so much fun! My husband said he was crying laughing in two parts. All of the actors were fantastic. I feel like I haven’t seen Penelope Cruz in a while so that was especially fun, and Edward Norton just kills me! Also very well directed by Olivia Wilde and co-written by my girl Rashida Jones!!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 113: First Week of July 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:10:19 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Is it crazy to say our baby’s first birthday party? We had a successful party in the park for our Sundaes in the Park with Jules event, and now my TikTok feed is constantly serving me content of people getting ready for their baby’s first birthday. Jules isn’t turning 1 until APRIL of next year but I’m just already brainstorming some things that we could potentially do. We want to theme it to something she’s actually into at the time, and right now she’s basically only into black and white things and soccer because that’s what’s on the tv. We’re also a bit limited by the space in our current apartment so we would have to be creative about where to host the party, but also on the off chance we actually by a house before then, maybe we could host it there! The options are endless.

How fun are my Camp Snap photos from the party? They take the best outdoor photos!

Bridget:

To win family mini golf! It’s a tradition to play at the lake, and Stephen’s sisters aren’t here, so I’m hoping my odds of winning might be higher this year?? Watch one of my parents win now though 😜

Postcard Row: We have some super fun designs coming out later this fall! Have you caught any of the sneak peeks in some of our posts?

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I need to figure out something interesting to wear to the Hilary Duff concert next weekend so I ordered these raglan tees and I am planning to cricut some song lyrics on the front. I’m thinking either “HEY NOW” or “if the light is off then it isn’t on…” I also ordered this hilarious shirt on etsy but I don’t think it’s going to arrive in time.

Bridget:

A blind date book from The Book Cabin at the lake! I can’t resist a blind date book purchase, and I ended up with the perfect romantic comedy for a week at the lake. I read half in the first afternoon - it’s so light and fun!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I’m stuck on my stocking canvas! I was making so much progress and charted out Juliana’s name but I haven’t gotten to actually painting it on the canvas yet and now I’m stuck. I need a white/natural for the buildings and also still need to figure out what I want to do for the upper background. Let me know if you have any ideas!

Bridget:

I finished Mr. Popcorn and am now on to my Ski & Know Things canvas - I’m hoping to make it feel like a sweater!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Soccer! I’m very into the World Cup this year, likely because the games are being shown to us at a normal time and because I have so much free time to watch tv during mat leave. There have been so many exciting and close games and we love to root for an underdog in our family. The Capo Verde game was especially exciting and even though they lost I’m glad they got some worldwide attention and recognition! I’m also sad all of the Asian teams were out early, but of the teams still in the tournament, we are of course rooting for the US and France. One of our friends also sent us a photo of their 20-month-old at “soccer practice” with Little Kickers and I’m excited to put our baby in that soon too!

Bridget:

Come Fly the World by Julia Cooke. I picked this up randomly at our local bookstore about a year ago and am so glad that I did! It tells the stories of a handful of Pan Am stewardesses and is a look at adventurous, independent, incredibly intelligent women who built lives for themselves in ways that were largely unique at the time. It also dove into the Vietnam War quite a bit as they would take troops to and from the war for R&R. It was really inspiring hearing about their courage and independence!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 112: Fourth Week of June 2026

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:06:36 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

My July 4th charcuterie board! We are going to a 4th of July potluck, and since I’m not really a cook, I have once again been tasked with presenting a charcuterie board. I previously invested in star cookie cutters that I used on the cheeses and turned out to be a big hit, and this year I’ve already found some star shaped cheddar cheeses at Mollie Stones that I will definitely be incorporating. I want to do something a little different than before so I am trying to figure out how I can add a little bit more color and festiveness to the normal board!

Bridget:

A little “parent’s weekend” at Lake George! My parents are coming up next weekend for the 4th, and it’ll be their first time at my in laws’ place! I’m so excited to see them and show them all of the spots!!

Postcard Row: We are loving summer stitch clubs at Il Parco while the sun is still up late! Will we see you for July? RSVP here!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I just bought this Amazon pouch and decided to cricut my baby’s name on it. How cute is this for her swim pouch?! Real ones know this also matches the custom Baublebar bag I shared last week!

Bridget:

I saw this red dress in the window at Uniqlo and immediately went in, tried it on, and bought it! It feels perfect for the 4th, for Napa weekends, for vacations, and I loveeee the cinched waist!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I am stitching my first stocking! I don’t think I have the capacity to ever design a stocking on my own, and this Audrey Wu mini-ish stocking was giving Mary Blair/ Small World vibes so it felt perfect for my lil baby. I’m color swapping from the original red/green colorway and I’m loving how it’s turning out! Next is to paint in her name at the top and also decide on the color for the background of the top…

Bridget:

I’ve been working on this little guy. The timing felt right given it’s blockbuster movie time!

I’m also obsessed with the popcorn on it!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

More sewing projects! I actually got myself to measure, cut, and sew up this tote bag with some scrap fabrics that I had in my fabric bag and I feel so accomplished! I’m going to actually try to make the tote bag with actual bandanas, and I might practice another size bag with more scrap fabric. I quilted the fabric too but I’m dreaming of an ACTUAL quilted bag (like with squares) made into a tote bag. That’s a lot of work though, so I think my next project is going to be baby pants. Using elastic is intimidating to me but it shouldn’t actually be that hard…

Bridget:

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera! My mom read this and mailed it to me and I really enjoyed it! It’s a murder mystery about a girl accused of murder who then has a true crime podcaster come to town to revisit it 5 years later. I kept staying up late to read just a little more because I was not sure how it would play out!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 111: Third Week of June 2026

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:53 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Trying to sew my own version of the Call It By Your Name bandana bag! I already have one, but I keep seeing DIY tiktoks of the bandana tote on my FYP and it really seems like something I can do! I might try to make a quilted tote using some fabric I already have first… TBD on if I actually do this because I think I’ve written about trying quilting at least twice on here and I still haven’t done it! As for making it different than my current bandana bag, it will be of course used for something else and I think I’m going to cover it in patches!

Bridget:

A visit to Penny Linn NY!!! My husband asked what I want to do while we’re in the city outside of our Broadway shows, and this was my only request! 🙈 I’m so excited to check it out and hopefully buy some threads I’ve never had a chance to try before! I also might see if they have beads to finally try beading!

Brought a few things to kit but am very excited to check out their canvases!

Postcard Row: We have been working on some new designs, and especially our Broadway/musical stars! Are there any musicals or shows that you wish existed in our stars? A Legally Blonde the musical star is in the works but the translation to the little 3x3 on 13 mesh is turning out to require a bit more creativity!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

Speaking of tote bags, I can never resist a personalized tote bag. Everyone should be happy I only have one of each size of the LL Bean boat n tote!! I ordered this custom embroidered tote bag (in medium) from BaubleBar to bring to Baby and Me swim classes. Have we started these yet? No, because I haven’t had my swim bag! They also haven’t had classes available that work with our schedule until now. Our first one is going to be on Monday evening!

Bridget:

I think I’m finished with my Jean hunt for the time being! I returned some of my earlier white jeans that I tried and think I found the winner in Frame’s bow crop! Guess I’m now a Frame denim girly?

Stitching…

Isabella:

I finished my city girl canvas! I love how all of the different decorative stitches turned out since there were such big swaths of color in this design. It’s a bit warped so I think I’m going to have to set it on my blocking squares for a while but also maybe send to some professional finishers to have finished.

Bridget:

Had to whip this up quickly in honor of my weekend plans!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Paddington on Broadway! I already got our tickets for next year, because NYC is a little bit more realistic for us to travel to than London, and I really want to make sure that we set aside time to see it. I already love Paddington so much, and I LOVE musicals, so my expectations for this album are exceedingly high. People online (and the Oliviers lol) have been giving it rave reviews too. Bridget is already going to get to see it on the West End this year so I can’t wait for her review! I may have also already designed a canvas for this, but haven’t painted it yet, so stay tuned for that too..

Bridget:

Disclosure Day! I don’t want to say too much because my husband reads this (hi cutie!!) and hasn’t seen it still, but Emily Blunt was wonderful as always (especially her + Wyatt Russell - so funny)! I continue to love Josh O’Connor. Seeing Colin Firth made me want to rewatch Bridget Jones. Overall, it was a fun time!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 110: Second Week of June 2026

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:01:02 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

My world cup viewing schedule! I didn’t think I would be that into it, but now that’s its been on my TV, I’m pretty in. We love to root for the underdogs for some of the more random games, and we are also rooting for some of our favorite countries (France and Japan). It would also be really fun to go to Levi’s Stadium to watch one of the games — I might be heading to the Algeria v. Jordan game in a week if the tickets become at all reasonable!

Bridget:

What to pack for three weeks in NY 😵‍💫 I’m heading to the city for fun, then to my in-laws lake house upstate, then back to the city for work, so I’m trying to figure out what to pack that works for all of these things but fits in a carry on! Thankfully I can do laundry at the lake, but the vibes for each of these things is different!!

Postcard Row: Stitch club is on a Tuesday next week! Will we see you there?

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I’ve been on a huge Etsy kick recently because they just have the best options for personalized things! I recently got an embroidered top handle pouch/purse for Jules, a Jules bubble name necklace (the product photos sample even says Juliana), and for some reason I really felt that I needed a compact mirror for my purse so I just ordered this custom engraved one for myself. I’ve always liked putting my name on everything, and it’s funny now that I have a baby, I have to decide whether to get her name or mine on personalized things (hers usually wins out).

Bridget:

A new laptop sleeve that becomes an ergonomic stand! I love to work from a coffee shop on Friday mornings and, as mentioned above, will be on the go for the next few weeks. Whenever I’m just on my laptop, though, I find my posture is terrible - I become a little goblin. I found this sleeve by Moft and bought the other week and have been loving it!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I’m finishing up this SF City Girl canvas with (what I call) the checkerboard stitch on the city skyline. I’m still debating on whether I should frame this or send it to Lycette for finishing with metallic leather. Doesn’t that sound amazing? Let me know if you have any other ideas!

Bridget:

The special Golden State Valkyries canvas for the game, of course!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Love Island USA! I’m sooo back in it again. I have a ton of time to watch tv these days and I look forward to the almost-daily episodes almost every day! I also love watching TikTokers talk about the exact same thing I just watched. People do it with sports though amirite? My current favs on this season are KC and Kayda. Ciara and Tefi on aftersun are also a highlight to watch, especially since I used to just skip those eps!

Bridget:

The Valkyries! It was my first WNBA game, and it blew me away! The stadium was full on a Tuesday. The Valkyries purple is so cute. The wood court was in a chevron pattern. Our mascot is adorable. The music was so fun and definitely geared towards a more female audience. The energy was great. I am SO EXCITED to go to more!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 109: First Week of June 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:30:46 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Now that my invites have gone out, I can reveal that our “sip and see” is actually a “scoop and see” and the theme is Sundaes in the Park with Jules! Get it?? It will be sundaes (ice cream) on a Sunday in the park. But also, my baby knows about art and musicals lol. It’s supposed to be a very casual park hang (tbh I actually despise park parties in SF) and I’m planning to just set out a bunch of blankets and have ice cream, drinks, and maybe order pizza if we hang out in the park for long enough. I’m really putting a lot of faith into San Francisco weather in June, but we can always pivot to our apartment if it doesn’t work out. I’m very excited for another reason to start throwing themed parties again!

Bridget:

A night at the symphony! SF has a new director who is conducting her first show since the announcement, so we’re going to check it out! She’s 39 which is very badass! There’s also supposedly a party being held for her afterwards that all attendees are invited to?? Sooo fun!!

Postcard Row: Can you believe it’s already Giants season again? We are planning another Stitching in the Stands event with the SF Giants! Stay tuned for more details.

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

Sometimes when I’m scrolling I see what people are wearing and know immediately that I need to have them. That’s how I felt when I saw these Onitsuka Tiger Mexico Sabots. I’ve never owned any Onitsuka Tiger brand shoes before, and I could have waited until my parents go to Japan this fall, but I needed them immediately even though I have never seen anyone else wear them. They look like the perfect slip on cool mom shoe to replace my Birkenstock (shearling) Bostons for the summer! They are basically a sandal that hides my lack of a pedicure lol.

Bridget:

Some really dark wash boot cut jeans! I’ve been on the hunt for both a good pair of white jeans and really dark wash and got these Frame Reboot crop jeans this week! I need to try them on with more shoes and tops…but to think we have a winner??

Stitching…

Isabella:

I was really hoping to have a stitched sample of our GSV canvas before the Valkyries game next Tuesday but I think that is extremely wishful thinking, especially because I have to paint 20 of the canvases before Tuesday! I would have thought since I’m on maternity leave I would have plenty of time, but somehow the days escape me. Stay tuned to see if I finish it over the weekend!

Bridget:

I debated color swapping the buildings on my Copacabana stamp and have now frogged it twice sooooo I think my original design was clearly more Rio and the way to go!

Mid-frogging!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

Taylor’s new Toy Story 5 song! It feels soooo debut and I’m obsessed. It is apparently a Jessie song, and from the lyrics it sounds like she sees her old owner again after a long time? One thing very strange, is the title is very similar to the Gracie Abrams song “I knew it, I know you.” Very specific titles to match so closely?? Couldn’t Taylor have picked a different title? I know this only because I immediately added it to my “Good Morning Baby Jules” playlist that we play every morning and the Gracie song was the first hit. I haven’t watched a Toy Story movie since I went to see Toy Story 3 in theaters and uncontrollably sobbed while watching with this guy I barely knew, but I might tune back in because now I need to know how this song fits in!

Bridget:

Cards and how much I love them! I read a post recently where someone said on the first of the month they mail out all of their cards for birthdays, etc. for that month. I’m not quite on that level yet, but it did lead to me making a list of cards to buy at the start of the month! I went and bought a bunch this week, and it’s just so fun looking through all of them and trying to find the perfect one for each person and occasion!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 108: Fourth Week of May 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:01:10 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Summer activities for the rest of my maternity leave! I can’t imagine going back to work right now but instead of focusing on that, I want to focus on all the time I have available to plan other activities! The weather is finally nice in SF so I foresee some park days in our future and a lot of walking around Fillmore and eating lunch and dinner al fresco. I would love to make our first airplane flight this summer, and we are thinking either LA or SD just to test out how baby does on the plane. Which do you think would be better for infants??

Fillmore St taken by my new Camp Snap Camera (details below)

Bridget:

To start an all female theatrical rock band! My husband and I saw The Last Dinner Party on Wednesday, and they are amazing!! Soooo much fun - the encore included a dance tutorial lol it was started by friends from uni and they seem to be having the best time!!!

Also, ignore the man on the right - one of their guitarists + founding members is out with a back injury :(

Postcard Row: Did you score during our Memorial Day sale? If you missed it, we will be hosting a trunk show at The Pepper Pot for the month of June!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

My Memorial Day sale purchases are still trickling in… I was #influenced to buy this Camp Snap camera as a semi-analog-but-still-digital camera that takes vibey photos and also doesn’t require looking through 20 photos at a time of the same object like on an iPhone. I’m excited to use it to continue to document baby Jules and our adventures! You can use code ISABELLAR7 for 7% off your camera purchase!

Bridget:

I’m not great at eyeshadow but sometimes want to step it up with my makeup game. I had an eyeshadow stick that fell apart, so I did some research and landed on this Charlotte Tilbury to replace it. It just arrived, so I’m giving it a go for dinner tonight!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I’m still working on this new city girl design and I’m loving using so many different diagonal stitches for the clouds! I’m thinking about using the checkerboard stitch for the buildings, but let me know if you have any alternative ideas!

Bridget:

I’ve been busy packing MDW orders so did zero stitching this week! Here’s my Copacabana and a sneak peak on a few projects I’m hoping to start soon!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

I have fallen victim to the games that are advertised on Duolingo, and I’m now also obsessed with playing this iPhone game called Magic Sort. I feel like a boomer playing Candy Crush but I love playing it in my free time!! It makes me feel like I’m solving a puzzle and the puzzles go pretty quickly (except sometimes the Super Hard ones stump me). The point of the game is to separate the sand/liquid (they call it liquid but in my mind it is sand) to get all of the same colors in one bottle. It’s simple but still requires some strategy as the levels get more difficult!

Bridget:

BSB or *NSYNC?? I’ve been polling all of my friends, so I have to include you all! BSB performed at Bottle Rock, so my husband and I have been debating popularity and success of the two. His take: guys were more into BSB when we were younger and all the girls loved NSYNC. We both feel like BSB was a bit more popular in general, but I can’t tell if it’s because of recency bias and how much more present they are these days. I love BSB but was definitely more of an *NSYNC girlie. What about you all??

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 107: Third Week of May 2026

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:02:55 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

To get out of the house more! I’m still building the confidence to go out into the world by myself with the baby and I know I have all the tools to do so, but it’s also so so nice to just sit in our safe bubble at home. It also is still easy to see friends because they can just come to us here at home!

Bridget:

A weekend in Napa! The plan is lots of music and hopefully lots of wine + pool time! It’s the BottleRock music festival, and I’m very excited to see what the vibes are like. Supposedly the food and wine game is on point (I guess not surprising given where it is…)!

Found this while trying to find a Napa pic - am I an influencer??? 🙈

Postcard Row: We are having a memorial day sale this weekend! From Saturday 5/23 to Monday 5/25, take 25% off of our canvases and in-stock merch with code MEMDAY2026!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I love memorial day sales! I have been wanting this Paddington x Rowing Blazers rugby and it was on super sale already this week (extra 25% off sale with code VIP25) so I bought it right away!

Bridget:

The Ladder app! I was doing some research to find a better weight lifting app and found this. I’ve been trying it for a week and so far am really liking it! Also, after I found it, I learned supposedly Hilary Duff uses it which feels like a good endorsement??

Stitching…

Isabella:

I’m stitching again and look how much I got stitched in ONE DAY! This is a sneak of a new design that I’m still not sure how I want to finish. At first I was thinking a pillow for the nursery, but the pastel colors are a little more muted than the colorful vibe we have going on in there. I might also frame it for our room or try sending it to Needlepoint Inc. for their very fast (and supposedly reasonable) clutch finishing! I also think it would be cute for the stroller but I don’t really know what we could do with it… Let me know what you think!

Bridget:

I finished the iconic boardwalk in Copacabana - hoping to start something new this long weekend, too!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

The fight between Rosie and Kelsey on RHORI. If you aren’t watching, I would venture to say it’s on par with the debut of RHOSLC! There’s something about housewives that aren’t yet famous for being housewives yet. I rewatched the verbal sparring between Rosie and Kelsey so many times because it’s just that funny to me. I liked Kelsey doubles back about the pageant… I think this scene is immediately already part of housewives canon.

Bridget:

Taylor Swift talking about song writing! I loveeeeee hearing talented and passionate people talk about their work and this was no exception. It was so interesting to hear her breakdown how she thinks about it. I need to listen to more - I feel like the Mariah Carey and Jay-Z ones would be good, too!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 106: Second Week of May 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:01:36 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Celebrating the Survivor Finale! I’m a little peeved about the Final 5 going into the finale, but it’s fun to make watching the finale more of an event than usual. I also have 3 of the 5 finalists in my own Survivor draft picks so my chances of winning this season look pretty good!

Bridget:

To finally see the Devil Wears Prada 2! I’ve been trying to avoid all reviews and discussion to go in without knowing anything. I’m so excited - Meryl and Stanley are iconic, I’m obsessed with Emily Blunt, and Anne Hathaway is always fun! I’m nervous, though - I hope it lives up to the first one!

Postcard Row: Where to take our new book bags next! Have you seen our latest merch drop?

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

My new Mother embroidered button up shirt that I got as a gift for Mother’s Day! Mother is one of my current favorite brands because they have a bunch of graphic and fun designs that I like, and also they say “mother” which I also like for obvious reasons… This button up has embroidery and beaded details that are so cute, and I pretty much live in button up shirts these days!

Bridget:

Some white jeans. I’ve been looking for a pair for a while, and I ordered these in my latest Rent the Runway. I’m excited to take them for a test drive this weekend and next week! If anyone has other good white jean or off-white jean recs, please send them my way!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I’ve been a bit preoccupied from stitching so I’ll just show you a finished piece and a sneak of the other little project I’ve been taking care of instead!

Bridget:

Surprise, surprise - I’m still working on my Copacabana Beach stamp! I’m very excited that I finally started on the iconic boardwalk part of it!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

When we are going to see Harry Styles at MSG!! I’m absolutely loving his choreography era as a certified-boy-band-lover myself, and the snippets of the concert I’ve seen look super fun. The stage looks incredible and huge and I can’t wait to see Harry running around and dancing. I’ve also been seeing a bunch of people on TikTok making “Respect Your Mother” tees and I definitely want to make one to wear to the show too

Bridget:

Commencement addresses! There is something about them that always makes me tear up! I just love the life advice and thinking about all the grads about to move on to this new adventure. At the same time, it makes me nostalgic for college - the absolute best 4 years! My dad sent me Eric Church’s address to the graduating class at UNC this year, and it had me feeling all the feels this morning!!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 105: First Week of May 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:01:20 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

A new exercise routine once I get cleared by my doctor! To be honest, I have not exercised in several months, but now is the time. I think I might start off with the postpartum workout plan from Sculpt Society and then go from there. Some stitch friends also go to mommy and me yoga in the city that I’m excited to join in on too!

Bridget:

My next trip to India?? JK it’s so much travel to get there and back that I don’t think we’ll be going back for quite some time, but we had an amazing trip and I am sad to be heading home! The people we’ve met have been wonderful, the food is awesome, the historic sights are stunning. We learned a lot about both the history of the different regions we visited and current daily life through some awesome tours. I would highly recommend visiting for anyone who is interested!

Postcard Row: We are working on a mini canvas to give out with tickets to our Stitching in the Stands: Valkyries edition on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm! Tickets here.

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I have been living in essentially sweats and either an oversized button up shirt or a zip up hoodie, and I needed an option once the weather gets a bit warmer. I ordered this set from Gap during their friends and family sale and I think this is something you might see me in on a regular basis.

Bridget:

This cute beaded and embroidered bag that a hotel gifted to me! I’m not sure if it’s the properties we’ve been staying at or what, but a number of hotels have given us little thank you gifts. I already wore this to the first wedding event and am obsessed with it!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I haven’t gotten any stitching done this week, but not for lack of trying! I have been bringing my project bag around but for some reason didn’t actually get any stitches in.

Bridget:

I finally started on my Copacabana beach! I decided to do all basketweave to keep it mindless and simple, and I’m loving it!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

This week I watched both seasons of Million Dollar Secret on Netflix (which I refer to as Secret Millionaire because that’s how it was initially presented to me) and it’s safe to say I’m obsessed. The overview is that it’s essentially Traitors, but with all normies and with the “traitor” deceptive character switching more frequently than in actual Traitors. They also throw in fun challenges that actually affect the game (unlike the challenges they force them to do in Traitors). I highly recommend!

Bridget:

The new Harry Styles music video!! (Thank you Isabella for bringing it to my attention!!) It’s so fun!!!! I’m also excited to hear about the tour since it starts soon!!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 104: Fourth Week of April 2026

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:34 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Our first little road trip as a family of 3! We are going to start off small by visiting Andrew’s parents on the Monterey peninsula, which should be pretty easy and still a great place to visit. Juliana also already has some friends living down there so we might meet them too. What to pack for a newborn’s first weekend away is going to be something that takes a lot of planning!

Pebble Beach stamp currently in stock!

Bridget:

Some new canvas designs inspired by India?? I have lots of ideas, but TBD on if I’ll be able to execute on them! I’m loving all of the beautiful colors and patterns here. It is so different from my home and day-to-day! Just look at this sitting area in one of our hotels!

Postcard Row: We are working on a mini canvas to give out with tickets to our Stitching in the Stands: Valkyries edition on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm! Tickets here.

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

Every time Sezane has a new designer collab, I’m immediately sucked in. I currently only wear button up shirts at the moment, so I decided to get this beautifully patterned one!

Bridget:

Lots of new goodies in India starting with a new pashmina! The salesman showed me a ton of ones with really intricate and beautiful patterns, but I couldn’t see myself ever wearing them so I went with a classic check that feels much more my style. It has been a lot of fun getting to see different crafts and learn how the artisans make them throughout the trip.

Stitching…

Isabella:

I’m making pretty good progress on my Eloise x Penny Linn Don’t Disturb canvas (snagged from Navy Noo)! I haven’t been super into any of the “baby sleeping” signs and didn’t feel inspired to make my own, and this is exactly what I would have wanted to design. I also wanted to make our Girl Power canvas a hanging sign for baby’s room so she might just have a ton of hanging signs all over her nursery, inside and out!

Bridget:

A little L’amour in all Silk Lame for sparkle overload!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

The TikTok Puerto Rico song that goes, “My first time in San Juan, mi hijo… capital of Puerto Rico.” It is apparently an AI generated song but it is one of the catchiest things I’ve heard in a long time. So many people on my FYP are just lip syncing to the song, not even in Puerto Rico, and it worms its way into my brain every 2 hours it seems. My favorite part of the song? “Didn’t wanna do just tourist stuff…” Here’s a remix on YouTube for those of you who don’t have TikTok.

Bridget:

Strangers by Belle Burden. This book is everywhere, so I had to check it out. I still want to know what in the world her husband was thinking - so hard to fathom how things can change that abruptly and with so few answers. What I thought was most interesting was hearing her inner monologue throughout all stages of him leaving and the divorce. Supposedly Gwyneth Paltrow is going to star in a film adaptation, so I hope they can bring her thoughts through in the film.

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 103: Third Week of April 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:01:03 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Our new baby social life! I’ve of course been collecting a lot of baby clothes but since we still haven’t been going outside much, she’s mostly been wearing onesies at home. I’m excited that we have a few parties already coming up in May/June where she may make her first few appearances, which means she is going to have to dress up!

Bridget:

As always before a big trip, I’m figuring out what canvases to bring!! I have a few non-PR ones I want to stitch, but I also have a lot of our samples I’ve been meaning to get to (for truly almost a year) so think it’s going to be mostly PR canvases coming with me. Do we think 5 is too many?? Too few?? Maybe don’t tell me what you think because by the time you’ll be reading this I’ll be on my flight!

Postcard Row: Be one of the first to get tickets to our Stitching in the Stands: Valkyries edition before we start our broader marketing efforts! The game is on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm. Tickets here.

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

Since we finally decided on a name for our baby (Juliana, or Jules for short), I have been finally ordering all of the custom things I have wanted to get since before she was born. Etsy feels like it’s my new social media! I recently ordered this embroidered pillow, a bag charm, and embroidered pacifier clips that are on their way to me now. I don’t want to inundate everyone with baby things but that’s really what I’ve been ordering!

Bridget:

A new swimsuit! I was buying a tank from Gap and happened to see they had some swimwear and love the white piping on this one!! I also got the pink one that is Hunza G vibes only to try it on and realize I basically already have that exact one so….had to mail it back! Also to have a second “thinking about” for the week…can we talk about Gap x Victoria Beckham?! I want to buy but idk where to ship since we’ll be out of town!!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I finally made my way to GGN after a few weeks and got a bunch of threads for new canvas designs that I’m excited to start stitching! Any ideas on what they could be based on these colors??

Bridget:

I haven’t done any stitching this week, but I did do a bit of finishing!! Obsessed with how this cutie turned out!!

Thinking about…

Isabella:

How public opinion has finally embraced Lena Dunham. I watched Girls as it aired, and just recently completed a mat leave re-watch, which has been timed perfectly with Lena’s current press tour for her new book. I find Lena to be extremely funny and smart, but until what seems like very recently, she was essentially shunned by the general viewing public. Most of that seemed to be based on her outward appearance, which seeing now how she looked at the time, is absurd. Since people are rewatching Girls (I’m not the only one with this idea, and Gen Z seems to be discovering it for the first time) and seeing clips of her press interviews, many people seem to have changed their mind and are now exalting her as the voice of our (millennial) generation. Rightfully so, although now I feel like a pick-me for even writing this paragraph… Her appearances on Las Culturistas and Monica Lewinsky’s podcasts have been especially enjoyable to listen to. In any event, during our Girls re-watch, so many of the jokes and storylines were so sharp and accurate that it really felt like the show could have been made today (other than the clear wardrobe markers of the 2010s). It’s another one of those things that I wish I could re-watch again for the first time. I’m excited to read her new book now too!

Bridget:

Conde Nast! I just finished Empire of the Elite and found it to be a fascinating look at how Si Newhouse acquired and built Vogue and Vanity Fair and GQ and the New York and AD and other iconic publications into these absolute juggernauts that informed what was culture. The one part that I found really fascinating was the end talks about the shift to the digital age and how Conde didn’t keep up. What I found to be the most interesting point was how magazines like Vogue sold their version of the “ideal lifestyle” but how the medium made it more clear that this was a fantasy and not something that everyone was expected or able to achieve. However, social media presents these idealized lifestyles as real life - something that is not only attainable but now expected. It also talks about how social media algorithms have decreased exposure to new ideas, images, criticisms because they just send you down a very tailored rabbit hole so we aren’t expanding our thinking or reading something we maybe wouldn’t have otherwise. That felt especially resonant because I subscribe to Vogue and do find that it leads me to often read about shows or people or ideas I wouldn’t have otherwise! All this to say, bring back magazines!!!!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella

POSTcard No. 102: Second Week of April 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:30:44 GMT

Planning…

Isabella:

Now that we have a newborn, it’s not really that easy to plan much of anything as we are all settling in this new life together! We haven’t left the house very much, but luckily we have amazing family and friends that have come to visit us and keep us feeling some sense of normalcy. This weekend we are planning to get outside and get some walks in with baby girl! Maybe all the way to Golden Gate Needlepoint? The world is our oyster!

Bridget:

A Saturday in Napa - because we don’t have enough travel coming up! 🤪 We were able to snag a reservation at a pool and just can’t resist, so we’re heading up for the day to get some lunch and relax in the sunshine! If you saw our recent IG post, you’ll already know that it’s straw bag szn!!

Postcard Row: We’re doing another Stitching in the Stands - this time cheering on the Golden State Valkyries! Join us at the game on June 9th!!

Ordering/Opening…

Isabella:

I finally got the Filipino JoeyDolls doll off of our registry (Thanks Paula!) and she is soooooo cute. I’m excited for our baby to get to play with her in the future!

Bridget:

A lahenga! I think I finally have all of my outfits sorted out for the wedding that we’re attending. This is the one that just arrived that I’m most excited & nervous about wearing!!

Stitching…

Isabella:

I missed the original drop and restock of this Don’t Disturb Eloise canvas from Penny Linn, but I was able to snag it from Navy Noo! I’m excited to make this a door hanger for baby’s room!

Bridget:

You’ll never guess! My coaster!!! I am currently only working on only one project which now feels weird!! But I’ll be taking at least 5 with me on our upcoming trip to India…so hopefully you’ll see more variety here soon.

Thinking about…

Isabella:

How Bravo is soooo back! Between the close reading we are all doing of Summer House now that Scamanda is happening, and the new additions of RHORI and the Ladies of London reboot, I finally feel excited to be watching Bravo again. Summer House has been especially interesting yet painful to watch, but Ciara is cementing herself as one of the queens of Bravo and I’m so excited to watch her journey from here.

Bridget:

New O-Rod! I’m not immediately obsessed with Drop Dead, but I kind of wish my first listen had been just to the song and not watching the music video because I feel like I wasn’t able to fully absorb it. Although v cool to have Versailles to yourself!! And I liked the graininess of the video - felt like I was watching a VHS. (How old does that make me sound??) Anways, I’m excited to listen to it more and for the full album!!

xoxo,

Bridget & Isabella