james and i hopped in the car this morning and headed out to long beach for a morning dip. ok, so the water’s not quite warm enough for a dip that doesn’t involve a…
a walk yesterday past admiral’s row at the brooklyn navy yard. glad to know something positive will be happening in this space, soon. for now, admiring the handiwork of april wisteria.…
Tip #9: Rotate your goodies.when we moved to brooklyn last june, we walked into our apartment and were literally stunned at the size. it’s not that we hadn’t seen the place before, but it’s…
magnolias from the past two weeks. they’re gone nearly as soon as they come, and all the lovelier for it.…
Tip #8: Compost. {warning: this post is not glamorous. for flowers, see here}. okay. you might be curious about why this would help you survive in a tiny apartment, but trust me. our apartment has room for…
in the springtime, i don’t think there’s a better housewarming gesture than a freshly plucked handful of daffodils stuck into a glass jar. it’s simple and understated (but wildly cheerful) and it says all…
Tip #7: Store thoughtfully.we’ve moved together four times in five years.in every new space, there’s a temptation to rush to the local container store and buy a new solution. the perfect shelf for that…
there is this to know: all walks to the sea are not equal. in one place reaching the sea means scrambling over wooden wharfs and down along craggy rocks, skinning the bottoms of your bare feet…
cast-iron newel posts. painted and peeling. welcoming folks home. other things: an exhibit: context/contrast architectural transitions…
christmas detritus. all shapes and sizes. making room for something new. other things: * mulchfest * a second chance…