“My style is grandpa chic,” says writer and photographer Erin Austen Abbott. She lives in Water Valley, Mississippi, with her husband, their son, two dogs, and a cat. Here, Erin shares their art-filled home, family travel tips, and ideas for movie nights… LIVING ROOM Paint: Sherwin Williams Pure White. Sofa: West Elm, similar. Coffee table:…
Read moreThis Is The Only Guaranteed Shortcut To Success
The no-nonsense truth you need to understand to achieve your dreams. Deep down, we all want life to be easy. I’m no exception. Thank god, there are shortcuts: Get-rich-quick schemes, miracle diets, and dating hacks. You can guess by my choice of words – they aren’t what they seem to be. “This is something I…
Read moreWhat Are Your ‘Bunny Rabbit’ Shows?
The other day, I was chatting on the phone with Gaby Grossman, an editorial director at New York Magazine, and I mentioned that I had just started watching The Bear. Surprised, she asked me why I hadn’t watched it sooner — after all, it was a cultural phenomenon with long ripple effects, and the third…
Read moreGuys, I Learned a Magic Trick and It Slaps
First of all, look at these faces… These are the expressions I see… …whenever I perform my new magic trick. Who knew it was so much fun to have one in your back pocket? It all began one lazy morning, when I was lounging on my sofa and decided to check out some magic videos…
Read moreParenting Methods I’ve Tried
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Read moreKate’s Picks: 11 Things I Tried and Loved Lately
It’s BACK! From using diaper rash cream on my face to finally finding the perfect blush, writing this post reminded me how much I’ve missed chatting with you about little discoveries I’ve made while going about life. I hope you enjoy! These are the eleven things I loved most lately… 11 Things I Tried and…
Read moreMy New Favorite Shirt is One I’ve Had for 7 Years
And makes for the perfect spring layer. When it comes to building your personal style, there’s one secret I’ve leaned into over the years: invest in pieces that stand the test of time. And for me, there’s no better illustration of this than my worn and faded denim western shirt. “A denim shirt? That’s your…
Read more6 Great Pieces for Outdoor Adventures
How are you getting outside these days? Going for a bike ride or taking a long walk during golden hour is such a mood boost. This time of year I just want to move, which is why I’m loving the comfort and ease of Lululemon‘s spring styles, like this men’s oversized button-up styled with a…
Read moreHow Magical is This NYC Wedding?
Photo credit: Travis Harris Hairstylist Reagan Baker and creative director Bart Jaillet started out as friends. Several months after they met, she left Manhattan to participate in Swiping America, a cross-country dating reality show. Her first day back at work after filming, Bart came in for a haircut. “He gave me the warmest hello and…
Read moreThe Best Advice I’ve Heard in Ages
Like most people on this planet, I have some hot-tempered friends and relatives in my life. Although they’re lovely the vast majority of the time, if they get upset, they can come in hot and say things they end up regretting. This can also happen with strangers. While I was biking down the street the…
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