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{Labor Day essentials}

{Labor Day essentials}

I can't even remember what it feels like to have a proper summer vacation - like the ones I had as a kid - and yet the unofficial end of the season always makes me sad. We're planning on celebrating Labor Day with friends in L.A. with a proper barbecue, a trip to Malibu, and maybe even squeezing in a matinee to make it feel like summer's not actually over. For those celebrating, I hope you have a wonderful long weekend.

{Banana split cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake}

{Banana split cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake}

{Fun temporary tattoo that reminds me of being 8 again}

{Fun temporary tattoo that reminds me of being 8 again}

{A glass of wine from Alma's "orange" section}

{A glass of wine from Alma's "orange" section}

{New wrapping paper that's good for any time of year}

{New wrapping paper that's good for any time of year}

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