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Welcome to The Rec Room, a newsletter from Mirour - a social discovery tool where you can ask for recs, share your favorite things, and get more context on what youâre buying from people who have been there and done that.
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đ± What Weâre Seeing
Real community doesnât just happen naturally, you have to make it.
This short but powerful read from The Social Creatures broke down how community used to be a default⊠and now itâs something we have to actively build. âLoneliness is no longer an individual problem. Itâs a systems issue.â A must-read if youâve been feeling the shift. Weâre seeing people across platforms sharing how they are actively taking the time to curate community in their personal lives, and not use as a buzzword.
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đ 3 Cool Things We Found This Week
đ Cookeâs After moving to Atlanta during the pandemic, Cookes started from the sanctuary feeling of an online buy-sell-trade space for moms - rooted in a love of clothing and connection. That spirit just became physical with their first pop-up: a space to feel inspired, meet kindred spirits, and run your fingers across real fabric. Pieces are pulled and displayed by the founder for purchase (and her finds are incredibleâŠ) â @shopcookes (IG)
đ Libraries as Third Spaces Found via TikTok â someone shared how libraries are one of the last remaining free third spaces. No expectation to spend. No agenda. Just space to think, explore, and connect. Honestly? A reminder we needed.
đđŒââïžââĄïž. Recess I didnât realize that camp booking was a thing until my social feed (mostly on Linkedin) blew up with working parents having a nightmare of camp booking. Weâre seeing a lot of new platforms in this space rising (Recess (ATX) another one Camply (ATL) - big market to tackle and excited theyâll be around and selfishly more established when we need them.
đ Rec Room Spotlight: Danielle
Each issue, we highlight someone from the Mirour community - who they are, what theyâre into, and the kinds of recs they swear by. Itâs not about being perfect. Itâs about being a real person with real opinions.
Meet Danielle - strategic thinker, chaos tamer, and icon in the making.
Whether sheâs building better culture through her consulting business or mentoring others through messy seasons, she brings big-heart energy to everything she does. When in doubt? She handles stress one âAdd to Cartâ at a time.
Whatâs something youâve discovered lately that lives rent-free in your head?
Dakota Johnsonâs style - specifically, the divine power of a black leather trench coat. Itâs less of a jacket, more of a personality trait Iâm now committed to finding⊠one thrift store at a time.
Whatâs under $100 but absolutely priceless in your life?
Obagi Clenziderm moisturizer and face wash - my faceâs ride-or-die for the past 3 years. Clear skin, clear mind.
Whatâs your go-to life upgrade - the thing youâd shout from the rooftops if you could?
Surround yourself with people who love you. Free, effective, and surprisingly underrated - 10/10 life hack.
Which brand are you basically an unpaid influencer for â and why?
Othos is a Charleston-based body care brand thatâs criminally underrated. Their scents are next-level.
Whatâs your ultimate âtreat yourselfâ moment right now?
After a hectic first half of the year, my dream treat yourself purchase is a guilt-free escape where my only job is doing absolutely nothing - and honestly, Iâm ready to clock in (with my husband and our furbaby, Mowgli - of course!).
Whoâs your inner-circle rec whisperer â and whatâs their superpower?
Lexi McDonald is my style go-to, even though our tastes are worlds apart, sheâs always ahead on trends, knows how to say âewâ without offense, and somehow supports my worst shopping sprees like a true friend.
What are you trying to hunt down or solve right now? Letâs crowdsource it.
I have been on the hunt for a dainty 14k gold necklace engraved with my furbabyâs face. One that is delicate and timeless, with a pendant that stays put, no fill-in engraving, and tough enough to keep up with my day-to-day.
đ Real Question We Heard This Week
âWhatâs the perfect work bag? Iâm looking for a bag I can carry around Central London- something that fits my laptop, works for client meetings, and still feels polished. Not a backpack. Chic, lightweight, and functional. Good quality- Iâm happy to invest in something that lasts.â
Top recs came through were:
A little pricey, but the Dagne Dover Allyn Leather Tote is amazing!
