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#321: Cozy Fall Dream Day

Oct 12, 2026 · 48m

Summary

Hosts Emma Chapman and Elsie Larson share weekend trip highlights, including a Grandma Moses exhibition and a Michelin-starred meal, before detailing their dreamiest fall days. They answer listener questions about Southern Hemisphere holidays and childhood memories, such as Elsie’s love for Donald Duck. The episode also features a hot take on group text etiquette and book recommendations for "The Parisian Heist" and "Margot’s Got Money Troubles."

Topics discussed

Introduction and trip recap Elsie's trip to Crystal Bridges and Grandma Moses Emma's Texas Longhorns game day outfit Dinner at Barley and Swine in Austin Dream fall day: Morning routines and coffee Dream fall day: Hobbies, exercise, and walks Dream fall day: Lunch and afternoon activities Dream fall day: Family time and baking Making 'special bread' and reading Halloween books Soup season and meal prep Listener question: Holidays in the Southern Hemisphere Sponsor: Wayfair Verified home goods Sponsor: Ernesta custom rugs Listener question: Childhood memories and photos Childhood ambitions and career surprises Cowgirl dreams and family farm stories Relationships with grandparents and empathy Thrift shopping and teenage style Etiquette: Group texts and event RSVPs Book report: The Art of the Heist Book report: Margot's Got Money Troubles
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