Summer dinner parties have a certain kind of magic. The seasonal ingredients can’t be beat, you can eat dinner outside, and the time of year gives a laid-back, casual vibe. It’s the perfect time to invite your friends over—so, if you’re looking for summer party ideas, you’ve come to the right place. As someone who […]
 Delaware craft beverages are gaining serious attention, and Total Wine’s local investment is helping the industry grow. While many shoppers know Total Wine & More as the country’s largest independent alcohol retailer, fewer realize its roots are in Delaware. The company opened its first store here in 1991 under the name Liquor World. That […]
Father’s Day 2024 is quickly approaching on Sunday, June 16. To prepare for this holiday, I put together a Father’s Day gift guide, including a curated selection of gift ideas for every dad in your life. These ideas include sentimental gifts and products that support their favorite hobbies. I hope this helps anyone who is […]
All images by Sonja & Alex Overhiser, A Couple Cooks Originally published in July 2021 Summer is here, and just like with food, it’s the best season for cocktails (in my humble opinion)! Summer cocktails are endlessly more fun when themed around seasonal berries, stone fruit, or fresh herbs. The weather is ripe for a stream […]
My whole goal this summer is to do less (and my 2024 summer bucket list reflects this). I say this every year, then promptly find a way to fill my time. June was busier than I wanted it to be, so I’m looking at how and why it became that way when I had every […]
This post is brought to you by Sézane.See more of my favorites from Sézane here. You know it is swimsuit season, and that means it is also bodysuit season! As someone who has collected some beloved one-piece suits over the years, I’ve been experimenting with how to wear them outside of the pool. Sézane offers an […]
From a magical face cream that blurs skin, to perfection to mood-boosting, plant-based mocktails, to summer clothes, I’m sharing the products I’ve tried and loved lately that I can’t stop talking about. These are the eleven things I loved most lately… 1. Summersalt The Sidestroke Swimsuit $95 I wore Summersalt swimsuits a few years ago […]
Photo by Suruchi Avasthi Originally published in January 2021 Not a morning person. May as well put that in my obituary. I’d rather take a 10 p.m. yoga class and midnight meeting than do anything in the a.m. I’ve insisted on this for, well, ever. But as it turns out, jobs don’t care and neither does […]
Photo by Stephanie Sunberg for Maria Stanley While Wit & Delight has been quieter for a year now, I’ve been writing more than ever. As I’ve slowed down my publishing cadence, my curiosity about the way we live—and why—has ripened. I’m fascinated by what sits below the veneer of aesthetics—how we decorate our spaces, who […]
Last weekend, Joe and I took the kids out to San Francisco to visit my sister and her partner. They’ve lived out there for more than five years and we had yet to make the trip! It was really special and we had a chance to do some proper sightseeing together. Packing for a long […]