When you walk into our home, you find yourself in a little entryway. The family who lived here before us put up a pretty burgundy grasscloth wallpaper, but a decade later, it’s faded and torn. So! What would be a fun replacement? Would you mind weighing in? Here are four ideas… Here’s the foyer again,…
Read moreMy Beauty Uniform: Zeba Blay
Born in Ghana and based in NYC, Zeba Blay is a culture and film critic and the author of Carefree Black Girls, a collection of pop-culture essays. To help with depression and agoraphobia, she maintains a rigorous self-care routine — a combination of at-home manicures, podcast showers, and reading Harry Potter out loud. Here, she…
Read more2022 Horoscopes Forecast: You Were Born to Shine
2022 is your year. It is the year where you will heal and find your power. You will remember everything that brought you here now and you will be given a choice: Do you stay as that previous version of yourself or, instead, be reborn like a phoenix and recreate yourself? You will find that…
Read moreVacation Photos: Charleston, SC
For the past decade, we’ve spent Christmas in Palm Springs, but this year, Alex’s mom moved east, so we headed to South Carolina. It was so beautiful! I put some photos on Instagram, but figured I’d share some here too, if you’d like to see… We stayed in Folly Beach, a small coastal town about…
Read moreHappy New Year!
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I have mixed feelings, since, despite decades of resolving not to, I still bite my nails. But I also like the idea of adding fun things, like “always carry a book in your bag” or “send your best friend flowers to celebrate her achievements.” Here are six I’m hoping…
Read moreJanuary 2022 Theme: Prioritizing What Matters Most
Happy 2022, friends. Throughout 2021, one of the most crucial lessons I learned is that I can no longer burn the candle at both ends. I’ve realized it’s not healthy to go full steam ahead with every idea, every opportunity, or every event. I’m at a place in my life where what I choose to…
Read moreHow to Pull Off a Smart Casual Turtleneck
The turtleneck has a long history with both rugged and refined men – so why don’t more of us wear them? We’ll show you how to nail it effortlessly. Thanks to some of the dodgier style choices made by moms in the 80s, followed by the obvious links to Steve Jobs’ ‘uniform’ and Howard Wolowitz from…
Read more10 Things That Caught Our Attention on the Internet in December
Welcome to the final day of 2021, folks. While this year brought its fair share of challenges (and felt like Groundhog Day at times, yes?), there were plenty of moments to delight in too. We thank you, ever so sincerely, for being here this year—for following along with the stories we told, the designs we…
Read more5 Favorite Recipes I Tried and Loved in December
As many others did too, I cooked a lot in December, both for family gatherings and weeknight meals at home. I narrowed this month’s recipe roundup down to five dishes and each one listed here is a star. They are indulgent, beautiful, and filling. I hope you find an occasion to make one of these!…
Read moreOur View of Self-Deprecation Is All Wrong. Here’s Why…
Writer’s Note: Please note that the word “women” in this article is intended to be inclusive of anyone who identifies as a woman, including transgender, gender-fluid, and non-binary individuals. I have a story about self-deprecation. It’s my written exploration of women and how we poke fun at ourselves, the barriers, and the size of personal ridicule. What…
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