Easy weekend, good deals. While Labor Day is often viewed as the unofficial end of Summer, the reality is it isn’t a hard drop into overcoat weather either. The “shoulder season” as it’s known, that period between seasons where some days it’s hot, some days it’s chilly, some days it’s both, is a superb style […]
The Brandy Alexander is a riff on the classic Alexander cocktail. In recent years, the brandy version has become much more popular than the original. Made with cognac (brandy), creme de cacao, heavy cream and freshly ground nutmeg, this creamy drink recipe makes a strong, aromatic impression. If you love chocolate flavor or creamy cocktails, […]
Have you ever fallen so in love with a city that you’ve already booked your return tickets before you leave? That’s Seattle for me. I’ve never actually lived there, but every time I visit, the seaport city feels like home. Even if it’s just a Seattle weekend trip, I find myself completely enamored. 13 Things […]
What everyday rituals do you look forward to? Early in 2021 — during quarantine — my friends and I challenged ourselves to walk 10,000 to 12,000 steps per day. I quickly fell in love with walking — people watching, spotting cute dogs, clearing my mind, and feeling fresh air on my face. As they say, you’re […]
Easy mix and match outfit building with a denim jacket. In 1873, Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss inadvertently forever changed fashion and pop culture by patenting a pair of sturdy work pants made from indigo cotton corduroy, reinforced with copper rivets. Blue jeans, as they’ve come to be known, have become such a universal symbol […]
The Black Manhattan is a spicier, herbal take on the Classic Manhattan. This variation was created in 2005 at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco by bartender Todd Smith. If you love Manhattans, this modern twist is worth a try! You’re probably wondering what is the difference between a traditional Manhattan cocktail and a Black Manhattan? The main difference between the Black Manhattan and the original recipe is that […]
We’re all familiar with the standard aesthetics of fall: amber-hued leaves, pumpkins, school bells, scarves, more pumpkins. But I’d argue that fall is really more of a feeling—something you recognize deep within your bones. Especially when it comes to the best fall movies you tend to want to rewatch every year, sometimes it’s hard to […]
Last week, our team took a trip to Seattle, and oh my gosh, what a gorgeous part of the world. The water! The pine trees! The coffee! Here are a few photos, if you’d like to see… First off, Jannelle Sanchez, Maureen Heffernan, Kaitlyn Teer and I met up with the poet Kate Baer in Seattle […]
Homemade Pimm’s Liqueur This Pimm’s liqueur goes down easy and they’re super pretty, usually because the drink is decorated with an elaborate fruit garnish. Ingredients include orange, gin, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and Campari. Get the Recipe
All photos by Stephanie Sunberg For some, having people over for a meal comes naturally. Maybe they grew up in a home where they saw their parents entertain. Maybe they’ve got a gift for being super organized and calm while juggling all the moving parts of getting a meal to the table. And then there are […]
