A few weeks ago I posted a few insta stories of one of my mornings with MM- we were drawing together at my desk, and I was particularly taken by one of her pictures of a flower with a sweet little bee. For some reason I loved it, and I mentioned I might frame it.

And, as it typically goes, we’ve since lost the little drawing.

But luckily my friend Brooke from Monogram Mary replied to my story suggesting we monogram the picture on a pouch instead. GENIUS. I loved the idea, and immediately sent her a photo of Maddie’s drawing. We decided to stitch the image on a little pouch- the perfect size to transfer between my purse and beach bag, and big enough to safely house all of my spring and summer needs- sunscreen, ear buds, sunglasses, keys, etc.

We brought it along this past week for an impromptu picnic with my Mama + MM, and it’s officially my new beach essential- along with my airpods. I know, I know. I’m the last person to find out about these life-changing things. Scroll down to find out what I’ve been listening to these days.

What to Listen to These Days

• Podcasts: Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino, Serial, Dirty John

• Audible: Where the Crawdads Sing

• Spotify: Chill Hits, Dave Matthews Listener Supported, This is Jess Glynne, Bob Marley

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To order your own personalized pouch, contact Brooke here.

photos by Julia Dags