We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. If you’re searching for a gift guide for her that feels thoughtful, elevated, and entirely personal, you’re in the right place. Every year, our editorial team spends months curating this list—the gifts we truly love, use, and […]
If there’s one day of the year to create a show-stopping table, it’s Thanksgiving. Ideally, the meal itself should stir cozy food memories like apple pie, warm mashed potatoes with melty butter, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. But have you ever been to a Thanksgiving potluck and your food hasn’t traveled well? It can be […]
Holiday hosting is upon us! It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, but let’s also be real—it can be quite stressful, too. Inviting family and friends over for a Thanksgiving feast or Christmas dinner is one way to spike your heart rate (hopefully in a good way!), and as a beginner host, it […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I recently learned that my love language is gift-giving—and honestly, everything about it makes sense. I love the process of finding that perfect thing, the one that makes someone feel seen and understood. It’s why curating gifts […]
Want to step into a living postcard? Chestertown, Maryland, has everything you want in a small coastal town: walkable historic streets, friendly people, unique eateries and indie shops that feel more like treasure hunts than retail. Historic Chestertown Maryland Peaceful waterfront views along the Chester River in Chestertown, MD. with maritime charm on full display […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. There’s a reason the best fall candles feel less like décor and more like a seasonal ritual. Autumn heightens our senses: a breath of crisp air, the first bite of something spiced, the quiet shift as the […]
Here’s my hot take: scones are the most underrated treat in any pastry case. Sure, the range from incredible to just okay can be wide—but when you find a great one, it’s magic. These are that kind of scone. They may not be the flashiest pick, but one bite and you’ll be texting everyone you […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Full disclosure: I have an addiction to granola, and tend to make a batch almost every weekend. It’s that combination of sweet and salty with lots of crunch that does it for me. This past weekend, I […]
Little-known fact: my career started in catering. When I moved to Austin at 21, I scored a job as an event planner for a catering company, totally unaware of how much I’d fall in love with the thrill of pulling off high-pressure events. I was new to the city, staying up late at a neighborhood […]
I changed almost everything in our green family room this year. The sectional everyone loved? Gone. The red rug? Replaced. Even the layout that seemed so perfect got completely reimagined. For the past 18 months, I’ve been slowly undoing decisions I was once completely sure about—and I want to tell you exactly why. This room […]