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A time where weekdays and weekends blissfully merge into one, where a hot summer's beach morning is regularly accompanied by the delight of an afternoon nap. If you're staying close to home for the holidays or spending the summer travelling, we've curated a list of peony pleasures, filled with documentaries we're watching and books we're packing from our nightstand to beach bag. Because there is nothing like the deep breath of summer holidays to read, watch and listen to something new.
1. Good Material by Dolly Alderton
2. Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
3. Just Kids by Patti Smith
Devoured by our founder Becky, and passed onto the peony team for the holidays, Dolly Alderton's Good Material is our light-hearted read for the modern romantic.
The book of the European summer, now destined to be breathlessly read in the enduring heat of our very own. Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors is a tale of a trio of troubled sisters, undone by grief.
A book to read from your sunlounger, preferably poolside so you can dip your toes in-between turning pages, Just Kids is a loving Memoir by Patti Smith.
1. Maestro - Directed by Bradley Cooper
Streaming on Netflix
2. Martha - Directed by R.J. Cutler
Streaming on Netflix
The summer holidays are not complete without a story of enduring love, and we're counting down the days until we are watching the fearless relationship of Leonard Bernstein and Delicia Montealegre in Maestro.
A source for perennial garden inspiration, R.J. Cutler's new documentary Martha has been on our peony Pleasures list since its release.
1. Eleonore Toulin's Apricot Tart
2. Eyeswoon's Peach, Strawberry & Basil Summer Sangria
In the spirit of gathering, indulging in a festive desert or serving a delicious summer-inspired aperitif will instantly transport you and your guests.
Tried and tested, we love the sophisticated ease of Eleonore Toulin's Apricot Tart, kindly shared on her Instagram for you to enjoy here. And for those balmy afternoons, we can already taste the fruity flavours of Eyeswoon's Summer Sangria on our lips.
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