Neutrals are important colors in interior design, even if you tend to be drawn to bold colors. And there’s a lot to navigate when it comes to neutral paint color selection. I wanted to share a few of the best neutral paint colors I’ve used in our homes, why I’ve been drawn to them, and […]
As I’ve been on my quest to do less and have less, I’ve been confronted with a crossroads: what I need and what I don’t. Sorting needs versus wants can be a tricky business, akin to sorting out the opinions others have of you versus the ones you have of yourself—murky territory for lifelong people […]
Swapping favorite reads is my favorite form of social currency. I devoured some really special books this year and felt it was the right time to compile a list of the ones that stayed on my mind long after I read the last page. My criteria for what makes a read share-worthy extends beyond just […]
Photo taken in my home as part of a collaboration with West Elm. There are people in my life who are the most wonderful gift givers—always thoughtful, always unique, always spot-on. I’ve learned some lessons from these friends and family members on how to be a really excellent gift giver, and I’m sharing them with […]
Here it is, our 2024 holiday gift guide! 51 ideas for thoughtful, unique, and memorable gifts. The best gifts are ones that say I get and love that weird little thing about you. I’ve divided each section into broad categories and included a little note about what type of person would like to receive each […]
Earlier this year, I shared the first post in our Wit & Delight entertaining series, “How to Host a Casual Dinner Party.” This series is a collaboration between me and my friend Lisa. Both avid hosts, we wanted to share ideas for entertaining that are approachable and special all at once. I am so excited […]
The holiday season is in full swing. To keep my impulse spending in check, I started keeping a long, running list of things I find intriguing that I’d love to have. I call it guilt-free shopping because the dopamine hit I get from organizing my favorite products almost trumps hitting purchase—that is if I stick […]
With the right intentions year after year, why do we so often fail at our resolutions? I don’t know the answer, but I have two ideas. For one, they’re audacious. There’s nothing wrong with big goals, but in order for them to be sustainable, to last until the following year, goals need to be doable. […]
Two weeks after I hit publish on my 2023 recap last January, everything felt on the brink of falling apart. I could feel that the balance of my life—work, personal life, marriage, and my relationship with all of it—had been teetering on edge for a long, long time. However, I thought that if I acknowledged […]
Sobriety is a deeply personal and often sensitive subject. The decision to embrace sobriety can stem from many reasons—rooted in health, emotional healing, and often a mix of the two. The reasons are unique to each individual and shaped by their lived experiences. When someone chooses sobriety, it can bring up emotions in others who […]