As we approach the reset that tends to arrive every September, I wanted to share a peek into my weekly work routine. My work routine never looks the exact same from week to week, although it tends to be structured around a general set of work hours (~9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., although I sometimes…
Read moreMomsters on Vacation
Does anyone need a hat? Sunscreen? Water? By the lovely Grace Farris. (Btw, she also made a family calendar!) P.S. The best Friday night and summer pleasures. 2 COMMENTS
Read moreKate’s Picks: 6 Things I Tried in July and Loved
I spent much of July outside celebrating birthdays and soaking in summer. Taking care of our outdoor spaces was a big focus, along with taking care of my skin and finding some downtime to read and enjoy a couple of really great shows. While work continues to be busy too, I’m always trying to remind…
Read moreThe Best Affordable Canvas Sneakers: 11 Style Picks
The indispensable casual staple. Out of all the menswear essentials you might consider indispensable, there’s nothing quite like having a pair of affordable canvas sneakers in your rotation for summer. You very well might know the sort of pair we mean: A set of lace-up high-top or low-top kicks made from durable cotton canvas, often…
Read moreWhat Are Your Daily Rituals?
Every day, for lunch, Grandpa Bernie has three baby carrots — sliced lengthwise — and a can of lentil soup. In the afternoon, he enjoys one glass of crisp white wine at 4:30 p.m. — never a minute earlier or later. He’s not my grandpa, exactly, but he’s my late grandparents’ best friend who has…
Read moreThe Simple Joys of Living in an Efficient Climate-Controlled Home
It’s been a few months since a Resideo technician installed our new Honeywell Home T10 Pro Smart Thermostat with Redlink® Room Sensor in our home, and you can tell the difference. The house feels more comfortable, there’s less of a drastic temperature shift between rooms, and, best of all, there’s been a difference in our…
Read moreWhere New Yorkers Eat in New York
New York City! So many places to eat, so many moments of paralysis deciding where to go. To help, we’ve enlisted a panel of New York food pros and asked them where they pick up bagels, grab brunch with the kids, and meet for date nights. Or just, you know, what neighborhood spot they crave…
Read moreWhat Are 5 Things in Your Kitchen You’d Never Be Caught Without?
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…
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