Growing a minimalist wardrobe while also growing an ever larger version of yourself can be a challenge for even the most sartorially adept pregnant woman. And I was not the most sartorially adept pregnant…
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed the frequent appearance of one of our very favorite belongings: the Tivoli Model One (seen here and here and here, for example). We’ve…
If you’re not familiar with Artifact Uprising already, then it’s a total joy for me to introduce you to a really stellar company with a mission to admire. Fueled by a desire to move “stories…
Blame it on my impending motherhood and a greater-than-usual sense that I need to be tapping into my inner Earth Mother and gathering bits of wisdom from the universe, but lately I’ve been looking…
James and I have finally fully moved into our new attic apartment. The boxes are unpacked and long gone, but there’s still all of the usual fussing to be done. We’re deep into what I like…
I’ve worn this shirt every weekend, all weekend, for the past three weeks. It’s a shirt for living in. It’s thick and sturdy and loose enough under the arms that it doesn’t feel constrictive…
When it comes to bags, I’m more or less a monogamist. I’ve never been one of those women whose closet is jammed full of bags to match shoes and belts and special occasions. I…
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…
It’s January and along with my desire to slough off my dry winter skin, I have a more general yearning for a fresh start. In my particular quest for newness, I’ve turned more than…
Over the long weekend, James and I enjoyed daily walks along the beach in my hometown. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of the way the wintertime sun shines golden on the marsh grass…