Weekend Open Thread

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I have a small balcony full of herbs and flowers (and one dead tomato plant). In the evenings (after the kids are asleep), it would be lovely to sit out there with a glass of wine admiring the rising moon and these charming string lights.

These solar powered string lights mean no cords or batteries — perfect for the outdoors. Each 48-foot string has 24 bulbs that glow classic white or change to a rainbow of colors with the push of a remote. Hang them anywhere you need some accent lighting.

These Westinghouse outdoor string lights are $61.15 at Lowe’s. Amazon has something similar for $25, too.

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Sales of note for 6/30/25

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

• Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
• Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
• Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
• Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
• J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 40% off select cashmere
• J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)