My husband and I used to have an enormous chocolate brown sofa in our living room, with a matching brown chair and ottoman. We were in our early 20s and I was at the very beginning stages of falling in love with interiors. I was clueless about living room layouts and scale. The furniture was […]
Are you wondering: does olive oil go bad? One of the most popular and versatile ingredients in the kitchen, olive oil can be used for everything from sauteing, roasting, and air-frying, to vinaigrettes, salads, marinades, pastas, and even baking – adding richness to whatever is added to. Rich in antioxidants and heart-healthy fats, it’s also […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I have an embarrassing confession. When I was first assigned the opportunity to review Summer Fridays, I mistakenly jotted down the brand as “Sunday Riley,” a similar but different digitally native brand with a notable hero product […]
For a long time, I thought being a good conversationalist meant always knowing the right thing to say. Usually, that looked like trying to relate to people with my own, similar anecdotes or attempting to give advice. But the older I get, the more I realize that greater connection comes from talking less. Instead of […]
Summer often arrives like a breath of fresh air—a chance to slow down, savor golden hour, and let the days unfold with ease. Yet, for many of us, the season slips away amid packed schedules, work deadlines, and the noise of everyday life. But what if this summer could feel different? What if it could […]
When I think about desserts that take me back to childhood, nothing takes the cake more than an oatmeal cream pie. There’s something joy-inducing about unwrapping those perfectly soft cookies with sweet frosting sandwiched in the middle. That is, until I actually had one a few days ago and realized that nostalgia doesn’t always live […]
Who else is planning to spend as much time outside as possible this summer? Whether it’s setting up my WFH office on the back porch, bringing my yoga mat to the park, or incorporating grilling into my meals, I love finding little ways to take advantage of nature. Not only does grilling get me outside, […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. By now, the effects of fast fashion on the planet is well-documented. I can attest to that gutting feeling of watching The True Cost for the first time and recoiling in shame at my stuffed closet—a third […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I don’t know about you, but I’m craving all the simple things that make summer so delicious. I want to fill the next couple months with moments spent savoring the sunshine and a slower pace, and relishing […]
Growing up in sunny Florida, I was always barefoot. Whether it was a day at the beach with my family, running around the soccer fields on campus, or just exploring the backyard, I found endless opportunities for dirty feet and scraped toes. Being shoeless felt natural—it was a way of life. However, a lot changed […]