I am underwater again. Without my glasses, I can barely see, but I know enough to stay in my lane and not disturb the elderly man to my side, in his own lane. We split it, that’s the lingo for us regular public pool lap-swimmers — can we split the lane please? When we cross in…
Read more5 Ways to Upgrade Roasted Vegetables
In my humble opinion, one of the main draws of cooking in a more plant-based direction is not only that you dial back on meat, but also that you get to amp up the in-season, market-fresh vegetables on your dinner plate. Of course, this is an easier proposition in warmer months, when not a whole lot…
Read moreKate’s Complete 2021 Year in Review
Looking back at all of the moments from the past year, both big and small, has helped me realize how much there really is to be grateful for. The accomplishments and checked boxes are wonderful to reflect on, yet with everything going on in the world, a mundane day (week, month, year?) is really worthy…
Read moreQuick Question: Which Wallpaper Would You Choose?
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…
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