The other night, toward the end of our cookie swap, 14-year-old Toby turned to me in horror… Lots of our guests had left, but six friends, plus Toby and me, were talking on our giant sofa. I thought everything was cozy and convivial, until Toby pointed something out. “Mom,” he lamented, his eyes widening. “This […]
What are you up to this weekend? If I can convince the boys to join me, I’ll stop by Hopie Stockman Hill’s art gallery opening tonight. Her still-life paintings were inspired by her infertility journey, and they’re beautiful and moving. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around […]
One of my dearest friends assembles puzzles from the center outward, which to me is like biting into an apple starting with the stem, but you know, it makes her very happy – and when we vacation together, she’s the one who stays up all night like a one-woman elven workshop and presents the rest […]
Holiday season is in full swing, and I’m curious: what are you wearing? When it comes to dress-up clothes, Banana Republic always gets it right. Look at this glamorous faux fur coat, above, for example. Also, their full-priced items are 40% off right now. Here are a few beautiful pieces I’d love wear while celebrating […]
What’s better than an evening at home with friends and cookies? Here are a few photos of our cookie swap, plus the winning recipe… What a spread. I hosted my first cookie swap 14 years ago, as a sleepy new mom (can you spot baby Toby in the second photo?), then again for the past […]
Writer Erika Veurink pulled together her Brooklyn apartment like she did her her wardrobe: she peppered it with offbeat pieces (think: a foot candle and Greek column), and almost every piece was thrifted. “I don’t want our home to ever feel too serious,” she says. Come take a tour… ENTRYWAY On creating an oasis: I […]
Every year the package would come. Dollar-store tins filled with date pinwheel cookies, red- and green-dipped pretzels, and, best of all, what we lovingly called “Dad’s Nuts.” My partner’s dad made candied (but not too sweet) pecans that were cooked low and slow so that the sugar hardened around them like a clear shellac. Yet […]
When people think of Atlantic City, their minds rush to slot machines, poker tables, and the glittering casino floor. But we discovered something unexpected during a winter stay at Ocean Casino Resort – this luxurious destination delivers so much more than gaming thrills. In fact, winter might be the most magical time to visit […]
For the past two decades, I’ve been a huge fan of Bario Neal and their gorgeous jewelry. The Philadelphia-based studio was founded by two best friends — Anna Bario and Page Neal — and every piece they create is made with ethically sourced stones and environmentally conscious practices. So, this year, when I decided to […]
We have the kind of big family where everyone talks at exactly the same time, but weirdly also hears what everyone else is saying? I don’t know exactly how it’s done, but my aunts and uncles execute it flawlessly. The atmosphere ends up being fun and wonderful and boisterous, but the catch? Sometimes you find […]
