Some friendships begin quietly and deepen with time, like sun-warmed afternoons that stretch long into evening. Yağmur is one of those friends for us. The founder of Local Makers and The North Fox, she has been a beloved presence since our earliest days — a gentle advocate for small businesses, a fellow believer in handmade stories, and someone who knows the art of savoring a season with all her senses. In this edition of the Prickly Pears Lovers Club, we slow down with Yağmu

Late summer has a texture all its own. It’s the softness of linen warmed by the sun. The hum of cicadas drifting through open windows....

Everyone has their own definition of summer: a scent, a song, a taste, a memory. For us, it’s something deeply rooted in where we come...