Lately, all I can think about is how much I’d like to be able to make my own clothes. I imagine running my hands over bolts of linen and cotton, cutting along patterns, getting…
In December, right before Christmas, our friends Simon and Jenny moved to Hawaii. James and I have been dreaming about a getaway to visit them (and soak in the island air) ever since. An…
I know there are a lot of folks out there who could really rather do without Valentine’s Day. February rolls around and I begin to hear sighs about the hype of what’s essentially a…
January’s come and put me into a contemplative mood. Maybe it’s all of those Gregorian chants I’ve been listening to as I try to plow through my work. Whatever it is, the new year…
On Christmas Eve, James and I are boarding a train and heading northward. I am ridiculously excited. My excitement stems 110% from my expectations that the entire experience will be straight out of The Polar…
When I was in 4th grade, one of my friends had her birthday party at Wollman rink in Central Park. It was a big deal. Hermès hosted. In celebration of their 10th anniversary in…
1. silk blouse 2. scarf 3. necklace 4. apron 5. triangle hoops 6. skinny cords 7. sam sifton’s thanksgiving 8. flats Thanksgiving is such a good holiday. No presents, but hefty portions of good…
whales and ships and icebergs for hurricane relief I couldn’t bring myself to round up a make-believe post this week. Instead, here’s a list of ways that you can contribute to rebuilding post-storm. Thinking of those…
1. states united Don’t make-believe vote. Really vote. If you live in these United States, cast your ballot on November 6. …
1. opinel knife set 2. punk’n ale 3. beeswax candles 4. hand drills 5. ice cream scoop 6. vintage harvest bowl I’ve lost my zeal for dressing up for Halloween these past few years…