1. these dogwood buds.{because getting a not-yet bloomed branch just means you get to enjoy it that much longer.}2. this easter-colored laundry.{for being so cute.}3. these clippers.{for being tough enough to get through those…
Options are nice. And experimenting with a taste of something prepared one way and a taste of that same thing prepared in an entirely different way can be an exercise in sensory exploration that’s at once…
Here’s an advantage to hunting for the coriander seeds in the back of the spice cabinet: becoming reacquainted with the za’atar. I try not to keep too many underused spices in my cabinet. They…
first a little note to say thank you, thank you for all of the warm wishes that so many of you passed my way this past week or so. i’m so grateful for your…
As an addendum to last week’s post about neutral baby clothes and building a layette for bébé, here’s the truth of the matter: just when you finish gathering together your ideal list of petit bébé…
twelve little things that made my year. 1. a city desert in january. 2. tiny hearts in february. 3. leafy eggs in march. 4. tulips in april. 5. lobster rolls in may. 6. san…
Tip #75: Get some perspective. At the risk of being a culturally insensitive boor, let me say that spending some time in a canvas tipi in the middle of the Wallowa Mountains of eastern…
You probably already know this about me: I’m a beauty aisle hand wringer. I’m the woman in Duane Reade frowning at mile-long ingredient lists and struggling to decode them in search of a perfect…
1. these sunglasses. {because before this morning i needed them everyday this week}. 2. this sneaker sole. {because i guess it means i really need a new pair this time}. 3. this peanut butter.…
The best part about making hard boiled Easter eggs is the egg salad that comes after them. Egg salad is tricky. It’s not the most transportable of the salads. Anyone who’s ever had the…