Hint: they’re on your feet. As I write this, I realize this could also be categorized as more random and very important life hack things, but I’m in the mood this week so I’m going with it! The next time you spot a pair of fun, cheery pair of socks in a store, buy them. Chances… Read More
This one comes from my honorary intern, Rémy, and is something my mom has engrained in me from the time I started making phone calls: Anytime you call a customer service line and speak to someone on the phone (or in person, for that matter), ask for their name. Jot it down along with the date,… Read More
And just like that, it’s Saturday again. Today I’m actually headed to a baby shower, and I’m bringing these. Who doesn’t love a pig in a blanket, dipped in some warm honey mustard sauce? I hope you guys are having wonderful weekends. For anyone in the mood to go to the movies — I saw The Martian… Read More
Now that it’s Friday, I thought I’d ask the question: do you plan your weekends? The “link roundup” — aka posting a list of cool links and sharing your weekend plans — is a steady trend on lifestyle blogs (guilty), and I’m always impressed by how productive and fun-filled everyone’s plans are. Shit, I often think, I… Read More
Dear Jo, I’m 25, and I’ve hit a point in my life where I feel like I’m often straddling two worlds: the world of 20 year-olds living their young and free years and drinking lots and lots of wine, and the world of 20 year-olds who are settling down, having babies, and talking day care.… Read More
When you have a ladies’ night, what do you serve for dinner? Nachos? Chinese takeout? A big pan of classic lasagne? Last night, I got together with two of my girlfriends, and we made this: That’s a big pot of the crowd-pleasing Cacio e Pepe, and a radicchio salad from Food52 that is hands down the tastiest,… Read More
Some of you might have sensed or had the hunch that something has been in the works. I am so transparent, even over the internet. Well, I’m excited to share that Kevin and I have found a sweet place and have decided to move in together! It’s across from a small rocky beach and is… Read More
We’ve talked about life mantras, about ways to lift your mood when you’re feeling crappy, but what about bad mood mantras? Something — a phrase or saying, that you keep in your back pocket and remind yourself when you’re flying full speed down the bad mood freeway? I need one. Like, right now. There are few triggers… Read More
Nothing’s better than getting a bouquet of flowers delivered to your door complete with a note tucked inside, right? I’m really impressed with The Bouqs, a farm-to-table flower delivery service that makes the process super, super easy and seamless. What I love most is that their arrangements are current and gorgeous, rather than the stiff, dated bouquets you… Read More
Hello from the crispest and clearest of fall days here on the Cape. Hope you guys have wonderful long-weekend plans. I’m looking forward to catching up with some reading, some cooking (lamb burgers!), and just some straight chilling. Have a good one — some links for you. Be back Tuesday! XO How to make ramen with… Read More