5/24 - Tumblr core, glitter capes, and opera in the afternoon
Friday’s Newsletter
Can I be so real for a hot second?
I’m immensely grateful for this newsletter and that y’all keep reading it and telling others about Wishlist. You enjoy weird little articles about fraud at fruitcake factories and love to learn about the random crafting events and bean-shaped kitchen wares.
In a world where there’s a lot of noise, I’m honored you choose to spend some of your precious waking moments with me.
: )
Thought Starters
“Appealing to heaven” and nationalists
*article*
You’ve probably seen the news that Supreme Court Justice Alito is flying a white flag with a green tree outside his home. He’s not the only one.
Leonard Leo is a dark money… fixer? lobbyist? advisor? The man wears many hats and even helped select Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett as candidates for the Supreme Court.
Leo’s claimed he’s flying the flag because:
“It was the first flag of the navy of the US”
It symbolizes the “civic duty and philanthropy toward one’s country”
He “likes naval flags”
He “likes pine trees” because he lives in Maine
The real reason why he has a tree flag in his front yard - it’s a Christian nationalist symbol for taking back the country through any means necessary.
“Rolling Stone reported last fall that House Speaker Mike Johnson flew the flag outside of his office in Congress, and that he has ties to the New Apostolic Reformation, a network of Christian leaders who believe that God has given Christians a ‘mandate’ to ‘conquer’ the government and other aspects of life.”
“On Thursday, Leo’s dark money hub, the Judicial Crisis Network, shared a National Review article on X defending Alito. ‘Of course, it is true that the Pine Tree Flag is associated today with conservatives, just as is true of virtually all Founding-era patriotic iconography, including the Constitution itself,’ JCN wrote, quoting the piece. ‘But that is mostly just a symptom of the political Left having abandoned the American Founding and its philosophy.’”
“Leo’s sprawling, growing dark money network, which received a historic $1.6 billion infusion in 2022, additionally donates to politicians and organizations that bring and support conservative, precedent-shattering cases before the Supreme Court.”
Things to do
Ménage à Muse: A Trio of Fashion, Opera, and Tattoos
When: June 23, 3 - 6 pm
What: Karlye Whitt, the creator of Salon Avec Moi, is an ex-opera singer who wanted to make the world of classical music more accessible. Now, she hosts salons all around the city. This event will feature temporary and permanent tattoos from Susie Carter and they are hosting an open call for performers here. Not sure what to wear? Don’t sweat it - here’s the moodboard.
Accounts to follow
Mellowed
Enjoy this throwback to tumblr core and feather hair extensions. It makes me want to blast Cults, Spoon, and GROUPLOVE while I carefully sew random buttons on my school uniform to show my *qUrIkY* personality without breaking the dress code.
Brands
Let Us Pretend
*apparel*
I’m so happy I found this artist. They create personalized glitter capes with fringe. You can customize the words, glitter, fringe - all of it!
What is it? Custom Cape
How much? $124
Service Projects
*home*
It’s like glamping but in your home. That might read as facetious but I’m 100% here for it. The best part of fancy camping gear is the dinnerware.
I’ve been researching stainless steel dishes for a hot second because I want to overhaul the Amazon Basics that currently inhabit our cupboards. I appreciate how cohesive their steel and porcelain pieces are and that you can mix and match vibes.
What is it? Breakfast Bowl
How much? $32
Guizio
*apparel*
Guizio has been around for a while but they are new to me! I feel like a kid in a candy store when I’m scrolling through their website. If you want to know what the NYC cool girl wears - look to Guizio for inspiration.
What is it? Ruffle Knit Tie Top
How much? $168
Looking for a new salon in New York?
Go to Redge in the East Village. Book with the owner, Regina. She is an absolute delight and will help make your hair dreams come true. This week she dyed my hair cinnamon brown and gave me the cutest summer cut inspired by Aubrey Plaza in White Lotus.
Shout out to Sonny for first telling me about Redge 🙏🙏🙏