Driving through the rugged and beautiful Allegheny Mountains, luxury feels like a world away. But just 1.5 hours southeast of Pittsburgh lies Nemacolin—a private, year-round luxury resort hidden in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. This self-contained wonderland of adventure offers an unparalleled array of activities, amenities, and real-life magic. Nemacolin is home to […]
The other day, I found myself falling in love with summer looks from an unexpected source… The original Parent Trap. Have you seen it? Growing up, I was obsessed with the Nancy Meyers version (who else wanted to be Hallie when they grew up?), and I was unsure of how the ’60s version would hold […]
Would you go to a reading party? “On Sunday afternoons, my friend and I would bring snacks, climb onto big couches, and read for three hours,” commented a reader named Lauren. “We’d take a few gab breaks, but mostly we’d enjoy each other’s company while reading. Now, a few years out and currently mothering a […]
Yesterday, I went to the beach with three female friends. We ate cheese… …and swam in the warmer-than-expected water. We broke in our summer sandals… …and slept in beds with NINE PILLOWS EACH. And, over rosé in the evening, the conversation drifted to life and death. “My six-year-old keeps asking me what happens when people […]
Last September, as discussed, I downsized from a house in the suburbs to an apartment in the city, which means I’ve had to make a few adjustments… Chief among those adjustments is the way I eat in the summer. When I lived in a house, from May until late September, weather permitting, dinner was outside. […]
Paper leaves spilling out of papier—mâché pots are the first things you notice when stepping into artist Corrie Beth Hogg’s Brooklyn apartment. “The first plant I made from paper was my fiddle leaf fig,” she says. “I wanted an actual tree at home but I knew no plant would survive in our windowless living room.” […]
A couple weeks ago, I saw an Instagram Story that rang true… My favorite makeup influencer, Desi Perkins, was sharing moments from a work trip to Manhattan with her husband, Steven. She posted a photo of a pizza pan with a single slice next to a pile of crusts. A follower then asked her: “What […]
How was your weekend? What little things have you been enjoying/eating/watching/reading lately? As the spring turns into summer, I figured I’d share a few observations from life in Brooklyn… At my friend Linsey’s house, I noticed that she’d framed her daughter’s artwork. How cute is that? Great reminder to ask for help before you yelp. […]
What are your plans for the weekend? My twin sister is coming to visit and I’m excited to squeeze her. Her celebrity crush is…wait for it…Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, so we are going to see Uncle Vanya starring Steve Carell. I’ll report back! Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links […]
By the wonderful Ruth Chan. Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about traveling, pets, grief, OCD, Chinese celebrations and her favorite band. And here’s her beauty uniform! P.S. Lunar New Year memories, and […]
