The other day, I was listening to an episode of Splendid Table, one of my favorite food podcasts, and heard something that stuck with me… The guest was Aleksandra Crapanzano, author of Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes. She talked about how, in France, people often make snacking cakes to enjoy each day: “Being able…
Read more15 Stylish Coats I Love for Fall and Winter 2022
As we gear up for the chilly season, I’m starting to pull out my essential cold-weather apparel items and accessories. At the top of the list are, of course, my coats. Living in a place like Minnesota, I like to keep a variety of coats on hand to keep me cozy in different temperatures and…
Read moreWhat’s Happening in Iran and What Can We Do?
What have you been reading about Iran? The news has come in fast and furious, so we put together a piece about what’s happening, thought leaders to follow, and how to help… Ed. note: All NYTimes links are gift links, so please feel free to click. What’s happening in Iran? On September 13th, 22-year-old Mahsa…
Read moreA Family Home in a Tower in North Carolina
Sadatu Dennis and her husband Kareem were living in Mexico City when a job required them to relocate Charlotte, North Carolina. “I’m really into historic preservation, but in the Charlotte rental market, there was just a ton of new construction,” Sadatu says. Then she pulled up the website of a converted mill and noticed a…
Read moreHow to Make Cacio e Pepe: The Cooking Process I Swear By Every Time
Of all the pasta dishes, this cacio e pepe recipe is one of my favorites to make and, of course, eat. When the dish comes together “just right” it’s a creamy, cheesy masterpiece. While the ingredients list is relatively simple, it does not mean it is a simple dish to make! This dish takes practice…
Read moreWait, Are 7-12 the Most Fun Ages?
New parents, I calling you from the future with great news: PARENTING GETS EASIER. IT GETS BETTER. IT GETS FUN. I’ve loved every age of my kids (although I could have skipped the first six months, tbh) — chubby one-year-olds with “doughy starfish hands,” Beatles-loving two-year-olds, three- and four-year-olds with magical thinking, five-year-olds wearing cowboy…
Read more7 Remodeled Kitchens and Exactly What I Love About Each One
Now that I’m a healthy distance from the completion of our kitchen remodel, I’ve really enjoyed browsing the beautiful kitchens other designers have brought to life. Any kitchen remodel, whether big or small, is a labor of love, and I wanted to pay homage to the thoughtful intention that goes into each design. Today I’m…
Read moreIf You Want Success, Forget The Story And Focus On These Two Things Instead
How it looks will always just be PR. Most success “stories” are steaming piles of BS. Yes, billionaire Jack Ma couldn’t land a service position at KFC. Yes, Steve Jobs couldn’t afford college and lived off free meals from a temple. Yes, Halle Berry slept in a homeless shelter. The problem with all these narratives?…
Read moreReflections on 10 Years of Motherhood
What would you add? By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Fun parenting moments and the anatomy of fall reading. 5 COMMENTS
Read moreThe Benefits I’ve Noticed From Tracking My Habits for 3 Years
In the fall of 2019, I was gifted a beautiful journal. Beyond the allure of a cloth-bound notebook and a fancy pen to use with it, I was sucked into the journal the way I get sucked into a good story: passionately, obsessively. It was a habit-tracking journal, and every single day since I opened…
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