Or… Do what feels best. Sharee Miller is the author of Princess Hair and Don’t Touch My Hair. She lives in Jersey City with her spouse, toddler son, and two cats, Pumpkin and Spice. Her comics celebrate Black joy and self-care. Welcome to CoJ, Sharee! 2 COMMENTS
Read moreI Imagined My Dream Dinner Party… Here’s Exactly What It Would Look Like
Photo by Melissa Oholendt I truly treat hosting like a hobby. Entertaining is at the intersection of my love for design, food, style, and people. When I think about how I want to spend my time, being with great company and good food in a beautiful setting is high on my list. All that being said,…
Read more6 Fall Outfits I’m Stealing From ‘Only Murders in the Building’
I can’t believe I’m typing this sentence, but I can’t wait for fall. While I’m usually a champion of all things summer, I’m ready to swap my espadrilles for chunky boots and jean shorts for printed slacks. The reason for my excitement is Only Murders in The Building, season two. I love many things about…
Read moreA Few of Joe’s Favorite Items of Clothing Every Guy Should Own
The thing about sponsors is that we only want to work with those that we believe in. Over the years, you may have noticed that we’ve partnered a lot with Huckberry. Why? This is truly Joe’s favorite place to shop. I think we actually got the connection and partnership because he’s such a superfan of…
Read moreHow To Pull Off the Utility Style Aesthetic: Functional with Heritage Meets Modern
+ the best brands for the look Functional style has been making waves in the menswear world for a few years now but, thanks to the Covid-19 lockdowns the utility trend has officially secured its place as a style mainstay. Focusing on practicality over everything, utility style could be defined as the middle ground between…
Read moreFive Things to Do With Corn, Tomatoes, or Both
When I was a kid, the only thing preventing complete despair over the end of summer vacation was that it happened to coincide with peak corn and tomato season. As a grown-up and a dinner lover, I still feel this way! When these two August VIPs are at their best, a good meal is virtually…
Read more11 Home Organization Products I Love That Keep Life on Track
August is a time of year in particular when I can sense the urge to get organized, both in myself and others. For me personally, this is the first time in my adult life that my home has felt truly organized. The mantra I have for myself now is this: “Don’t put it down, put…
Read moreCatherine Newman’s House Is a Joyful Jumble of Books, Games and Cats
I’ve met writer Catherine Newman in person just once — or wait, maybe never? — but I feel like we’ve been friends forever. I imagine everyone who reads her work feels that way. She writes in a funny, convivial, tenderhearted voice, as if you’re in the same room, laughing on the sofa, lukewarm coffees in…
Read more28 5-Minute Tasks That Help Me Make Better Use of My Time
Editor’s Note: This month on W&D, our theme is all about planting seeds for the life we want. Planting seeds doesn’t need to require grand, meticulous plans; often, the process starts with one small, simple step forward. In the spirit of small steps, we’re sharing this post from January 2020. It’s all about incorporating small…
Read moreIn Your Culture, How Do You Show Physical Affection?
I once told an ex that I wasn’t a physically expressive person. “That’s just not my love language,” I said blithely, scrambling from his lap. (It was his love language, it turns out, because weeks later, I saw him holding hands with another woman while walking around the lake where I worked.) In some ways,…
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