Last fall, I moved into a Brooklyn apartment with a balcony and made a promise to myself that I’d learn how to garden. I poured over heirloom seeds online and set one reasonable-seeming goal: to hold a single vegetable in my hand that I’d grown from a seed. Spring rolled around. When I opened the […]
This fall, I’ve been inspired by women wearing monochrome looks (mostly black, brown, grey, cream, and white)… Jacket, T-shirt, jeans, flats. So, I tried my own last night — just added a chore jacket because it was chilly. Please ignore the giant shoes that my teenagers never put away! Bodega flowers always make me smile. […]
“Our dog, Ruby, lies on the kitchen table because it’s the one spot where she can see my car pulling into the driveway,” says Elizabeth from Charlottesville, Virginia. “Our neighbors say they always look for her in the window when they walk by. This act of devotion brings me so much joy.” Below, eight more […]
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going to get apples from the farmer’s market and make some delicious apple treats. (Maybe pound cake? Any recs?) Also, a friendly reminder: are you registered to vote? Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around […]
Library Holds ! Picking up The Wedding People today, returning God of the Woods. Awaiting Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout, Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, Playground by Richard Powers… the list goes on ! Just finished Sandwich I put on hold in July. Laughed, Cried and jotted down a ton […]
This fall, I’ve been struck by how many people on the street are wearing solid colors, versus prints. I love the timeless feel of brown, denim, red, and grey. Grey sweatshirts are such a classic year-round piece, don’t you think? Jamie Haller makes a very splurgy but beautifully fitting one, and for more of a […]
Ever since I started dating after my divorce, friends and readers have asked a bunch of fun questions. Like, what do you wear on first dates?” (This shirt, almost always.) Or, how long do you wait to sleep with people? (A while.) And a reader named Malena recently asked: “Do you have an intention for […]
Lesley Enston’s heartfelt new cookbook, Belly Full, is everything a cookbook should be. To begin with, I’m excited to cook everything in it… …like pumpkin fritters and coconut-stewed vegetables and sweet plantain omelettes and meat stews flavored with intense green sauces. These are bright, beautiful recipes that tell stories. Enston grew up in Toronto with […]
What do you pull on when you want to feel polished and elegant? Banana Republic has been crushing it with their classic pieces. Look at this brown monochrome look, above, for example. Also, full-priced items are 40% off right now (!!!!). Here are a few pieces I’d love to wear on repeat this fall… Nothing […]
What do you pull on when you want to feel polished and elegant? Banana Republic has been crushing it with their classic pieces. Look at this brown monochrome look, above, for example. Also, full-priced items are 40% off right now (!!!!). Here are a few pieces I’d love to wear on repeat this fall… Nothing […]