Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Originally published in October 2017 That Christmas song got it all wrong: The most wonderful time of year is fall. Everyone knows that. But beyond hitting the pumpkin patches and…
Before my first trip to Erewhon, the internet famous LA grocery store, I obviously googled “what are the most popular items at Erewhon?” The answers ranged from the viral buffalo cauliflower to the Strawberry Pro…
Chocolate brown dress, ballet flats. Have you been seeing rich browns everywhere you turn? I am loving this fall’s fashion trend and nodded in agreement when creative director Ali LaBelle said she wants to be “…
Photo: KoolShooters Feeling restless at the end of an exhausting week at work, but still want to meet your friends? How about a fun slumber party where you can gather all of your favorite grown-ups? Imagine a cozy…
Today, we’re sharing our best after-dinner drink recipes. These nightcaps are the perfect way to end an evening. We’re sharing a variety of dessert cocktails like the famous Espresso Martini, digestifs such as the…
Photo by Stephanie Sunberg for Maria Stanley Your mind does interesting math as you get older. I get persistent nausea thinking about how fast the past twenty years flew by. Months before my 40th birthday last ye…
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Hot take: while I love everything about the holidays, nothing beats a good advent calendar. I grew up with a mom who would…
Simply put—food is comfort. There are specific recipes that bring you back to a particular moment or help you connect with a certain feeling. When my food can invoke this sense of nostalgia and bring me into a s…
Ina Garten’s memoir — Be Ready When the Luck Happens — is out this week, and it made me realize something… I discovered Ina in my mid-twenties, just as I was figuring out my way around a kitchen. I used her semi…
I’ve recently been reading Harry Potter with my children and we had so much fun making our own Butterbeer recipe. The next Harry Potter-inspired recipe we wanted to try is Pumpkin Juice! This recipe is inspired by…
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. As the fashion world turns its gaze to the Spring/Summer 2025 runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, my eyes are…
This morning, I met a friend for coffee, and she smelled fresh and clean, like she’d just stepped out of the shower. My guy friend wears bergamot, and every time I hug him I take the deepest breath. My neighbor s…
I like to think of September as a soft start to fall. When the first of the month hits, our cravings orient toward all things cozy: blankets, socks, warm drinks, and activities to help us make the most of the…
Have you ever dreamed of opening a bookstore one day? For novelist Maura Cheeks, that day was June 23rd when she opened Liz’s Book Bar in Carroll Gardens. (It’s also a café and wine bar!) Here, she talks about her…
Here’s a list of our best Halloween cocktails to make for your next Halloween party. Whether you are looking for a Halloween punch bowl, martinis, jello shots or a cozy warm beverage, we’ve got the perfect rec…
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Even if your space is limited, you still may wish to work a dining room table into your apartment layout. (Eating at the…
When the kids were younger, I spent a lot of one-on-one time with each of them. Toby and I would go on burger dates, and Anton and I would have long conversations at bedtime. But since their dad and I got divorced,…
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. As your summer-loving, never-miss-a-beach-day kind of girl… I’m officially declaring: fall is here. And honestly, I cou…
Erin and Alanna When she was looking for the perfect place to propose to her girlfriend, it’s no surprise that Alanna Wahl (above, right) chose a giant Keith Haring painting. Her fiancé, Erin Carroll, first di…
The Incredible Hulk (also known as the Green Eyed Monster, Shrock or Hip and Hen) is a tasty bright green cocktail recipe made with just three ingredients. Mixed with Hpnotiq liqueur, cognac and orange bitters,…
