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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
See À La Carte in a Scottie brief
Scottie read À La Carte, Feeling! Magazine, and Homeward for a reader with the priorities shown below. Start with the rundown, open the full brief, or check every issue behind it.
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What shaped this brief
Reader priorities
A visually curious reader who likes illustrated worlds, seasonal discoveries, cookbook clubs, and small ways to make daily life more charming.
These are illustrative priorities, not a customer’s data.
Sources in this brief
- À La CarteThe publication this guide is about
- Feeling! MagazineAdds whimsical ideas for place, pleasure, and making ordinary life feel more alive.
- HomewardAdds personal home decisions, useful finds, and the life changes behind them.
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Scottie example brief
July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Curated acquisitions like hand-painted ceramics and artist prints demonstrate how thoughtful design brings charm to daily table settings.
- Simple lifestyle shifts like outdoor afternoon breaks and breezy cotton button-downs deliver coastal vacation relaxation anywhere.
- The Feeling! publication opened Pen Pal Program applications alongside reflections celebrating the simple sensory moments that make us human.
Read the complete brief 4 stories · 2 action items
02 / The briefing
01 / main
Hand-Painted Plates and Artist Prints Refresh Photo Shoot Props
The takeaway: Prepping for upcoming book shoots means scouring for unique visual treasures. Recent acquisitions include a one-of-a-kind face plate from Ceramiche Nicola Fasano's Bucatini collection, an Andie Dinkin mermaid tee supporting Oceana, and a lemon pitcher from Nickey Kehoe.
Concrete details
- Bucatini recently launched a collection of hand-painted plates designed by Ceramiche Nicola Fasano.
- Artist Andie Dinkin teamed up with Oceana to release prints and apparel supporting marine wildlife advocacy work.
Why it matters for this reader: As someone who loves visual arts and charming daily details, these hand-painted ceramics offer fresh inspiration for your own table styling and photo setups.
Original sourcesÀ La Carte
02 / main
How to Bring Dreamy Coastal Summer Energy to City Living
The takeaway: Channeling a beach vacation feeling at home relies on intentional daily habits rather than proximity to water. Swapping screen time for paper puzzles, dining outdoors, and wearing a classic Sézane cotton button-down recreates effortless coastal leisure anywhere.
Concrete details
- The Summer Reading Challenge ends July 31st, offering ten nostalgic prize packs and one three-month book subscription.
- A classic 100% cotton blue-striped Sézane button-down offers breathable style designed for warm summer days.
Why it matters for this reader: For a reader drawn to seasonal discoveries, these simple ritual shifts bring relaxed, breezy vacation magic directly into your everyday living space.
Original sourcesFeeling! Magazine
03 / main
The Hunt Begins for a Stylish Farmers Market Bike
The takeaway: Preparing for fall trips means finding the perfect set of wheels. A search is underway for a stylish city or cruiser bicycle tailored specifically for running local errands and hauling fresh produce from farmers market stalls.
Concrete details
- Desired bike features include a comfortable seat, pedal-assist capability, stylish aesthetics, and an optional trailer for market bags.
- The bike search supports an upcoming September trip to Ojai for neighborhood errands and food shopping.
Why it matters for this reader: If you love making everyday errands charming, picking a stylish market cruiser turns weekend produce runs into a delightful visual ritual.
Original sourcesHomeward
04 / main
Pen Pal Applications Open Alongside Musings on Human Touch
The takeaway: Applications for the Feeling! Pen Pal Program are open for paid subscribers ahead of the July 27th deadline. The launch pairs with reflections on Wim Wenders' film Wings of Desire, highlighting simple sensory joys like coffee and handwritten notes.
Concrete details
- Pen Pal Program applications for paid subscribers at $5 monthly close on Monday, July 27th at midnight EST.
- Reflections centered on the 1987 film Wings of Desire, where an angel chooses mortality to experience sensory life.
Why it matters for this reader: Connecting with mail pals and celebrating physical everyday details fits your love for paper correspondence, cozy rituals, and mindful living.
Original sourcesFeeling! Magazine
Action items
- Submit your summer reading list by July 31st to enter the drawing for nostalgic bookish prizes.
- Set out physical paper crossword puzzles or playing cards on your table to encourage screen-free relaxation.
See every issue behind this brief
Feeling! Magazine — How to Have a Coastal Summer
- How to Have a Coastal SummerFeeling! Magazine · Included
À La Carte — The July Specials
- The July SpecialsÀ La Carte · Included
Homeward — Farmers Market Bicycle Recommendations
- My 30 picture frame recs for ALL those family photosHomeward · Included
Feeling! Magazine — A Life Worth Feeling
- A Life Worth FeelingFeeling! Magazine · Included
About À La Carte
Should you add À La Carte to Scottie?
Find artful ideas for food, home, and daily life through one playful editorial eye.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
A visually curious reader who likes illustrated worlds, seasonal discoveries, cookbook clubs, and small ways to make daily life more charming.[1][2]
What you’ll find in it
The issues linked below include “You Too Can Live in the World of Ludwig Bemelmans”, “The July Specials”, and “You Should Start a Cookbook Club”. Open them to judge the publication in its own words.
- Byline
- Ali LaBelle[1]
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- You Too Can Live in the World of Ludwig BemelmansPublic issue[2]
- The July SpecialsPublic issue[3]
- You Should Start a Cookbook ClubThu, 16 Jul 2026[4]