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There was so much excitement this month - both in the Charliemadison Studio and at home. From launching the gorgeous Italian Coast Summer Collection, to announcing our 2024 charitable donation recipient, to a fun military spouse collaboration, and lots of summer trips to enjoy family, friends, and great food..... our favorite!
Take a peek at July inside our studio and home.
- Announced our 10th annual charitable donation to a nonprofit organization was given to Stronghold Food Pantry. Read the story here.
- Collaborated with fellow Navy spouse, Shari Biery on a bracelet that reminds you to anchor back to who you were created to be, discover a renewed sense of purpose, feel strong and connected in your body, and create a lifestyle that balances ambition and joy. Learn more about the “It’s Your Turn” Bracelet here.
- Launched the fabulous Italian Coast Summer Collection featuring limited-edition styles that will transport you to the Italian Coast! Picture sunny beaches, rows of striped umbrellas, and deep blue seas as you slip these colorful, rustic gems on your wrist. Browse the Italian Coast Collection here.
- Adored the sweetest message we received from a customer after her 60th birthday girl's getaway. She gifted her friends and sisters a Charliemadison bracelet and she said they absolutely loved them! Thanks for letting us share your story and photos, Karen.
This month's Community Favorite Bracelet was: the Capri Tiny Stacker from the Italian Coast Collection
Our Favorite Customer Review of the Month:
“The bracelets are beautiful, & orders are shipped quickly. I love supporting a small business that is so innovative & community centered!” ~Jiles B.
- Family time was the theme of this month. We kicked off the month with a trip to the mountains in Virginia filled with delicious recipes, reading on the screened-in porch, cooking with my niece, fireworks, and boating fun. And my husband and dad’s annual fishing trip at the end of the month gave me a chance to have a girl’s night with my sister - sushi, wine, two chick flicks, and a sleepover……the perfect way to end July.
- In the Kitchen: Loving this easy and summery breakfast from my friend Caroline of Flourish Living - Strawberry Honey Ricotta Toast
Watching: The absolutely awe-inspiring athletes competing in the Olympics. No matter who wins the medals, it’s a joy to watch the stories of these incredible humans fiercely devoted to what they love.
Grateful for: Lots of inquiries from military spouses and nonprofits who want to collaborate with us to create something that honors their mission and celebrates their members.
Mysteries and rom-coms seemed to be the theme on my bookshelf this month. I am usually a die-hard mystery fanatic, but this month I fell head over heels for love stories. The first three on the list were my top faves in July.
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
The House Beyond the Dunes by Mary Burton
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
This Summer Will be Different by Carley Fortune
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
- Biggest Lobster I Have Ever Seen: Started off the month with a trip to Long Island for the 4th of July weekend. While there I held one of the biggest lobsters I have probably ever seen in my life at a lobster restaurant/farm. This guy was close to 20 pounds I think if I'm remembering correctly, and no we did not eat him if you were curious. I was honestly a little bit nervous holding this guy, even though the claws were secured, which you cannot tell by the photo but I was smiling hard through the nerves. The staff let you walk around the farm to see where they house the lobsters, which was both cool to see and a little sad. If you're ever in Long Island and looking for a good lobster, check out Jordan’s Lobster Farm in Island Park, New York.
- Trip to Philly to Visit Girlfriends - I went on a quick weekend trip with my girlfriends to visit one of our girlfriends in Philly. We had such a fun girls weekend, with a few places that I would highly recommend!
1. If you are into workout classes, we took a cycling class at Cycle Bar in Center City. This was only my second cycle class that I have ever taken so I was a little nervous beforehand, but I was pleasantly surprised and had so much fun.
2. We went to grab coffee at Enswell, which by day is a coffee shop and by night it's a dinner and cocktail bar. We only went to grab a coffee but I would love to go back sometime for dinner and drinks. The atmosphere was 10/10!
3. Apricot Stone - an Armenian restaurant that is BYOB. If you like Mediterranean food, you will love this place. There are so many dips/spreads and kabobs to choose from. It was a great place to go with a group especially if you are in the mood to share!
- The summer weather has been all over the place throughout the month of July. I have been going on walks whenever the weather has been nice, seeing these bright pink flowers throughout our neighborhood always brighten up my day.
- Wordle: I am very late to the game with this one, but I have been obsessed with playing the daily Wordle and Connections games on the New York Times app . If you love puzzles and brain teaser games, both of these will really have you thinking. They are so much fun and it's a small thing that I look forward to each day.
- Hair Mask I am Obsessed With: For the last couple of months I have switched from using a shampoo and conditioner to using a shampoo and nourishing hair mask whenever I wash my hair. Granted I personally have super thick hair that I wash 2 maybe 3 times per week max. I have been absolutely loving the Amika Soulfood hair mask, it has helped keep my hair shiny, soft and nourished, and the scent is the best part!
- Grateful for: At the end of the month, Brian was off on his annual fishing trip for a week. That meant I got to spend lots of quality time with Wendy and also my grandma, who came to visit us for a couple of days. We made lots of tasty meals and watched the Olympic events almost every night! My personal favorites have been watching both the women's and men’s gymnastics events.
- Looking forward to celebrating my hubby’s birthday next month (Wendy)
- Dreaming up new styles and colors for the holiday collection (Wendy)
- Can’t wait to get my hands on these books I’ve got on my hold list at the library: How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley, The Unwedding by Ally Condie; and All Fours by Miranda July (Wendy)
- Looking forward to the 2 weddings I will be attending next month (Madison)
"A great relationship is not only finding the person you have fun with, but also finding the person you want to be bored with. The beauty of long-term relationships is often hidden in boring, ordinary moments." – James Clear
