Whenever I visit my dad in Michigan, I text my sister to laugh at how adorably reliable his cupboard and fridge are. Without fail, he will have hummus, bananas, Sausalito cookies, Bob’s Muesli cereal, and plain yogurt. And my mom’s kitchen is similarly predictable: there’s always a big hunk of Manchego cheese, a French baguette,…
Read moreLimewash or Plaster? Here’s the Finish I Chose for Our Basement Fireplace Brick
As regular W&D readers will know, my approach to home design this year has been all about tackling fewer projects with more intention. One of the areas we’re focusing on updating in 2022 is the basement family room. I’ve already updated the layout of the space to make it more conducive to both family time…
Read moreHow to Dress Comfortably (Yet Practically) for Summer Road Trips
Time to get out of town. The great American road trip has been a summer tradition for as long has there have been roads… and cars to drive over them. Fumbling with unfamiliar radio stations, maps, and coins for the toll booth have given way to modern conveniences like aux cords, Waze, and E-ZPass and…
Read more5 Things I Spotted Women Wearing in Europe
Last Friday, I mentioned that I spotted this dress everywhere on our recent trip, and a few readers asked for more takeaways. So! Here are five things I saw women wearing… 1. Floral dresses. As I mentioned, every time I turned a corner, I saw a woman in a version of this dress: a mini…
Read moreAugust Horoscopes 2022: A Time of Great and Rapid Change
As we get deeper into the summer season, we welcome August with an electrifying energy running through our veins. The theme of great and rapid change that has characterized 2022 picks up momentum, instigating us to break free from the old structures so we can begin embracing new and more exciting lifestyles. The Sun is…
Read more14 Surprising Things About Parenting in India
Our next Parenthood Around the World interview features Gopika Kapoor, a writer and neurodiversity consultant, who lives in Mumbai with her husband and twin children. Here, she describes arranged marriages, a deep reverence for grandparents, and raising a child with autism in India… Gopika’s background: Born and raised in Mumbai, Gopika now lives with her…
Read moreDuring Big Life Changes, How Do Keep Your Personal Identity?
The other day, my one-year-old daughter Ella and I cozied up on my bed for our morning routine: watching Disney YouTube videos and singing along to the inspirational ballads. But then something happened. ‘I Am Moana‘ came on. The melody starts slowly, as Moana almost gives up on her quest to save her island. But…
Read moreAugust 2022 Theme: Planting Seeds for the Life You Want
One of the items on my summer bucket list this year was to intentionally plan how I spend my days, as a way to have a better relationship with the passing of time. We’re so busy with our kids, family, friends, and work that it’s easy to miss moments as they’re happening. There have been…
Read moreGear To Keep Your Weekend Family Camping Game On Point This Summer
Screens off, fresh air acquired. It’s summer, and that means it’s time to take the kids camping. Winter camping in goose down socks while hunting elk for sustenance is out of my depth. I consider myself a suburbanite outdoorsman: A summer weekend of tent camping in a state park, reading a book in the backyard…
Read moreBlueprint for Success: Bill Russell
Be the best you can be. Bill Russell passed away at 88 over the weekend. We’re republishing our 2014 profile in honor of the 18-time champion. There is an ongoing debate in sports, comparing athletes from different generations, as if a level playing field exists between them. Would the Lakers of the 70s wipe the…
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