Call it cliché, but the minute September hits, I can’t wait to start making soup. Sure, it may not be *that* cold out yet, but there’s something about the nostalgia of the season that comes flooding back with every bowl I make. (That and there’s always gazpacho for warmer days, right?) While I have a […]
This post is brought to you by Sézane.See more of my favorites from Sézane here. Fall is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe, and a few key pieces can effortlessly transition you into the cooler months while keeping your style on point. Whether you’re looking to swap out your summer staples or update your look […]
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 year, I kept doing the calculation: If the next twenty years go as fast as the last, then I’m already sixty—which means […]
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 […]