There are suddenly parenting books all over our apartment, splayed on the floor beside my bed, stacked on the sofa, tucked next to the toilet, dog-eared and underlined. I send photos of paragraphs to my husband with texts like, “We need to start doing this!” or in all-caps, screaming, “READ THIS NOW!!!!” I want every…
Read moreHow To Get Back Up After Life Knocks You Down
A proven 4-step process to help you rise from the ashes. Two things are true about life. No. 1: It will knock you down. No. 2: You can choose to get back up. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill I’ve had periods…
Read moreFall Fashion for Book Lovers
Let’s plaid it up. By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Fall makeover and coziness layers. 0 COMMENTS
Read moreThe #1 Thing to Do When You Get a Job Offer
My cousin Jeremy and I like to talk about business together… First off, how cute is he? He is Lulu’s son… …and he was the youngest cousin on family trips, while I was the oldest… …so I spent my childhood summers carrying him all around Cornwall. These days, Jeremy lives in Pittsburgh with his wife…
Read moreWhat Are Your Low-Stakes Burns?
Our family’s had a few ups and downs this week, so! On a fun note… What are your low-stakes insults? This quote from Justin Boldaji made me laugh: When we were growing up, my siblings and I would complain to our mom about various annoying people at school or work or ballet practice. Her reply?…
Read moreMonster Cookies
It’s always a good day when we get to tell you about a new book from Yossy Arefi, long-time contributor to Cup of Jo and one of my recipe writers who meets me where I am, namely: in no-fuss baked goods land. Her latest cookbook, Snacking Bakes, speaks my love language, promising treats (bars, brownies,…
Read moreGhostbusters Inspired J.Crew And You Can’t Convince Me Otherwise – Outfits + Style Picks
Finding great casual style in my favorite film. It’s amazing how many times you can see a movie and miss so much. I must have seen the original Ghostbusters legitimately at least a hundred times in my life. I even wrote the most extensive guide on making a DIY Ghostbusters uniform that has helped thousands…
Read moreMy Friend Gemma’s Lipstick Find
My friend Gemma lives in New York but has been working in London for the past year, so our friendship is currently long distance. The other day, as always, I was happy to see her name pop up in my messages: “Darling, buy this,” she wrote, along with a link to this lipstick. “I cannot…
Read moreSee How I Styled One Amazing Skirt 3 Different Ways for Fall
This post is brought to you by Sézane.In this photo: Harlow skirt, Emile cardigan, Adèle bootsSee more of my favorites from Sézane here. Last month, my go-to fashion piece was the Bettie skirt. The way it perfectly paired with a cozy sweater created a chic and effortless look that I couldn’t get enough of. It quickly became…
Read more6 Maternity Pieces I’m Wearing
When I learned I was pregnant, a dozen thoughts ran through my head: Are we ready? Will it be a boy or girl? How is our toddler going to feel about sharing her parents with a new sibling? But as the weeks passed by and my stomach grew rounder and more baskebtball-like, the #1 question…
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