Our Guest Bedroom Makeover (and a Brooklinen Sale)

We have a small room in our house, which we used as a workspace during the pandemic. But, inspired by friends and family visiting Brooklyn, we decided to turn it into a guest room. Here’s the makeover, with help from Brooklinen, the wonderful bedding brand we’ve loved and used for more than a decade… Sheets:…

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The Life Motto I Learned at My Grandmother’s Funeral

Last week, our family descended on Cornwall, England, to celebrate my grandmother’s life. Here are a few photos, if you’d like to see… “Hallelujah!” the vicar called out, in the 14th-century stone church, as an opening to Milly’s funeral service. “Let’s begin with that word on our lips.” He described how much she meant to…

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The Weekend Bag is Not the Right Bag for Airline Travel

Travel smarter. When it comes to car trips, there’s something special about a weekender bag. It’s the perfect size for a couple of days away, not too big to take up too much space in the car, but not too small to limit your options for what to pack. Make an impromptu plan to get…

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3 Rules That Help Me Keep Our Kitchen Organized Day After Day

When it comes to the organization systems in my home, no room is more dialed in than my kitchen. This is especially important to me since I love cooking in this space and do it nearly every single day. Over time, I’ve developed a kitchen organization system that isn’t necessarily pretty but that works really…

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