Joe and I are social people. We love to host gatherings and having a drink together at the end of each day is definitely part of our evening ritual. However, like many others, we’ve been feeling more tired lately, especially after lots of indulging over the holidays. While we’ve participated in strict dry Januarys in…
Read moreOn Losing My Brother
In the days right after Mark died, I came across something he wrote when he was in second grade. They were studying tenses and Mark had filled in the blanks. I could picture him smirking as he wrote — hunched, freckled, and sure he’d make his classmates laugh. One August afternoon, when it had been nearly…
Read moreWhat Comedy Scenes Do You Love?
New York City is icy cold, so to warm up the day, I’d love to ask: what funny scenes do you like in movies and TV shows? Here are six that make me laugh every time… [embedded content] In the third season of Succession, when Tom makes fun of Greg for dating someone out of…
Read moreTypes of Jackets: An Encyclopedic Guide to Finding Your Perfect Style + How to Wear Them [28 Styles]
A jacket has two functions: Keep you warm, of course, and define the rest of your outfit. When I was in college, I got a job working at the Cole Haan boutique in the King of Prussia Mall near Philly. Cole Haan’s shoe styles were still somewhat conservative, but their men’s jackets had a rebellious…
Read moreHow to Increase Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique
As previously seen on Wit & Delight Editor’s Note: At the start of 2022, when everyone’s mind is abuzz with a fresh outlook and new intentions, we wanted to reshare this post from 2020. In it, our brand director, Bridgette Dutkowski, writes about how she uses the Pomodoro Technique to stay on track. If you’re…
Read more10 Ways to Help a New Mom
This weekend, my friend gave birth to a baby girl (named Georgie, how cute is that?!). I’m excited to support her, so I thought back to my own postpartum experiences and read through reader comments to figure out what to bring and do. Here are 10 ways to help a new parent… 1. Bring FRESH…
Read moreA Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Next Design Project
Our redesigned main bedroom I know from experience that narrowing down selects and making decisions for a design project can be really exhausting. Today’s guide is about slowing down, being more intentional, and removing the decision fatigue from the design process. Whether you’re undertaking a remodel or simply want to give a room a refresh,…
Read more5 Simple Principles That Will Help You Live Your Life On Purpose
Nothing is more deadening than grinding gears on a life without purpose. Living on purpose is much easier than most people make it out to be. You don’t need to save the world by inventing an eco-friendly toilet that’s made of recycled microplastic and turns your poop into money for needy kids when you flush….
Read moreWinter Books
Speaking of books, which one would you choose? By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. My favorite author and CoJ readers’ favorite books. 0 COMMENTS
Read more7 Wardrobe Essentials to Add to Your Cart Now
Use promo code WITANDDELIGHT to receive 20% off your first order at American Giant. Why are wardrobe basics so hard to replace? A hardworking ribbed turtleneck, a basic jogger, a good crewneck. There are so many brands that offer these pieces for next to nothing that it should be easy. I’ve purchased my fair share…
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