Last night, a bunch of ladies came over for a cookie swap, which I now believe is the perfect type of party. Friends arrive with armfuls of baked goods; you hang out, drink wine, eat cookies, and chat; and everyone leaves with a panoply of treats — what could be better? Here’s how it went…
Read moreThe Savory Pantry Item to Have on Hand for Your Next Party
This post is brought to you by Lorissa’s Kitchen.All images by Nicole Feest of NYLONSADDLE Photography Use code: BRINGASNACK25 to receive 25% off your purchase at LorissasKitchen.com through January 31, 2023* or shop their Amazon storefront. There are few things I love more than hosting and entertaining. Whether a small get-together with friends or a larger party, putting together a spread…
Read moreA Week of Outfits: Scott Csoke
“There was a very short period of time when everyone was wearing all black and I got sucked into it,” says Scott Csoke, a New York-based artist who also chronicles their daily fits on All My Gay Outfits. “But I couldn’t do it. Wearing black drained everything out of me. When I wear bright colors,…
Read moreYes, We All Have Chores to Do—Here’s How to Find Joy in Them
I thrive off to-do lists. My planner is stuffed with color-coded grocery lists, a gentle reminder calendar, tiny checkboxes, and monthly touchpoints. Checking off those miniature boxes, numbering items in order of importance, and writing everything down gives me a righteous high. I thrive to cross things off. Sometimes, I write down what I accomplished just…
Read moreHow to Be a Neighborhood Aunt (Or Be Loved By One)
To file under “cutest question ever asked,” my friend Ziva texted me yesterday… “Will you have sushi one night with Sunny?” she asked, talking about her daughter. “It’ll be one of her Hanukkah presents.” How adorable is that?! Sunny is seven years old and my pint-sized bestie. Is there anything more heart-warming than being friends…
Read moreA Few New Traditions I’m Looking Forward to This Holiday Season
This year, I’m focusing on establishing holiday traditions with the family! Instead of packing everything I can in—Cookie exchange! Secret Santa! Holiday parties!—I hope to make memories with the kids they will take with them once they grow up with their own families. Hopefully, my list of holiday traditions will help you focus on what…
Read moreWhat Are You Looking Forward To?
I recently picked up a copy of Sophie Blackall’s Things to Look Forward To so I could share it with a friend, who’s having a tough time. Before giving it to her, I paged through and was taken by the beautiful illustrations of joys, both large and small. I’ve now given the book away three…
Read moreA Peek at the Exciting Changes Happening in the Basement Right Now
As you may have seen on my Instagram Stories of late, some big changes are underway in the basement! I first announced the basement design project a year ago. While it’s taken longer than initially anticipated, I’m so excited that progress is happening now. To keep you all in the loop, today I’m sharing exactly…
Read more11 Lounge Chairs Under $500 That Will Instantly Elevate Your Place
Kickin’ it with comfortable lounge chairs that pack a decor punch—on a budget. At the end of a long day, you want a comfortable lounge chair to come home to and relax in. Why shouldn’t it also function as a beautiful, stylish furniture piece in your home? And how about a lounge chair that’s not…
Read moreJ.Crew Sale Picks: $83 Pea Coats + More Jackets & Coats with 70% Off
Just in time for heavy winter weather, pick up new coats, jackets, and sweaters at off-season prices. I’m generally not a fan of sales that offer tiered discounts but there is an advantage to this J.Crew sale that we don’t normally get. Right now for a limited time, with code SHOPSALE, you get 70% off…
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