As a mother of two children who inhabit my entire heart and soul, I cannot imagine the anguish, fear, and horror of families right now in Palestine and Israel. We’ve been doing a mix of quiet posts and chatty posts, in the hopes of bringing some solace and joy; but today I simply want to…
Read more5 Beautiful Japanese Philosophies That Will Help You Live A Happier Life
What I’ve learned from bringing ancient wisdom into a modern-day existence. You can sum up Japan in two superlatives. Super amazing and super unique. After a befriended couple went there, they told me about the efficient public transport, the crazy food, and the women dressed up as children selling stuff in front of stores. It…
Read moreWhat Little Things in Your Home Are Just For You?
During our marriage, Alex and I picked out artwork and furniture together that we both liked. But after our split, I wanted to try to make the house feel like my own, as I begin this new chapter. First, I swapped out a few family photos, and reorganized the bookcases, and made sure we were…
Read moreHow to Be a Good Dinner Guest: Seven Rules
This past weekend, our friends Adam and Craig invited Joanna, my husband Andy, and me to have dinner at their Brooklyn apartment… The menu: Coq au vin and homemade (!) herby noodles from David Lebovitz’s cookbook My Paris Kitchen. It was unbelievably delicious, especially on a crisp fall night. And while the other guests were enjoying…
Read moreWhat’s Your Dating Type?
I’m don’t know if you’ve heard, haha, but pop icon Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are officially dating, and the Internet has lost its collective mind. He seems like a departure from her usual brooding artistic ‘type’ — and also very sweet? @taylorcvsp hand placement. hand placement. hand placement. #taylorswift #traviskelce#taylorswiftedit#taylorswiftedits#taylorswiftandtraviskelce#fyp#foryou#foryoupage#vsp#videostar#videostarpro#traviskelceedit#taylorandtravis ♬ original…
Read moreThe Heirloom Quality Work Messenger That is Actually Affordable
Handsome. Hearty. Half the expected price. Thanks to Thursday Boot Co. for their support in furthering Primer’s mission of promoting affordable and durable style by sponsoring this article. It took me over 20 years to finally understand the rule of thumb my Uncle shared with me. He said when he hires someone like a contractor…
Read more9 Readers Share Their Cozy Corners at Home
We love seeing the hobbies/dogs/homes/hopes/lives/dreams of the Cup of Jo community. So, on Instagram, we asked readers to send photos of their cozy corners, and they’re delightful. Says Katya, above: “My favorite spot is my bed with fresh sheets and puppy cuddles. My fiancé makes fun of me because before we got a dog, I…
Read moreWhat Cute Things Are Your Kids Doing?
During this hard time, while people are glued to the news and hugging their children, let’s talk about something meaningful and endearing: what sweet things are the kids in your life doing these days? At 10, Anton is at such a funny in-between age. In many ways, he seems almost like a peer — he…
Read more1 Look, 2 Budgets: Casual Fall Texture
From Old Navy to Omega, great style can be had for any budget. I can still remember being 17, reading GQ and Esquire, looking for style advice and trying to improve my presentation – feeling frustrated that every single thing on those pages, even the t-shirts, were at least $300. Great style knows no salary…
Read moreMom of Tweens
Never not in the mood for 13 Going on 30. By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Reflections on 10 years of motherhood and new anniversaries to celebrate.
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