Our window boxes, from above. Italian parsely and thyme. Weathered window boxes and herb starts. A tiny purple basil start. So much about city gardening success lies in the expectations. Tiny city window boxes…
Just in time to bask in the glorious spring weather we’ve been having, here’s a chance to give your spring wardrobe a little boost. Bridge & Burn—a longtime sponsor of this space and one…
five little things that made my week. 1. these new shoots. {because we’re practically a spotted philodendron factory these days.} 2. these new glasses. {because after leaving mine on a bench last year, i’m…
Euphoria by Lily King Five words: Sweaty. Typewriters. Vivid. Tragic. Gripping. Plus a few more: I had been reading this slowly over the past two weeks, catching little bits on the subway and in…
Tip #120: On Scaling Up and Living Large. Last Thursday, my dad came into the city to hang out with Faye. While she dozed in the afternoon, we used his fancy-schmancy Leica Disto Lazer…
five little things that made my week. 1. these bubbles. {we actually saw them two weeks ago, in central park. but i spotted the photo on my computer this week and it made me…
Upholstery might be a slightly grand word for the bit of cotton canvas stretched over a 70 year-old wooden frame, but no matter. I’ve also used this same combination of simple dish soap and…
Tip #119: Ditch the couch. Get a cot. (Do what you wanna.) We recently decided to shake things up a bit around here and go couchless. Not exactly couchless, but one couch less. I’ll explain:…
five little things that made my week. 1. these daffs. {because they’re from my mom’s garden.} 2. these pillow cases. {we were in desperate need of an upgrade. these did the trick and then…
A window box to last all summer. It’s a tall order, but nothing’s impossible. It’s been nearly three years since I planted my first city window box. I bought my narrow teak box on a…