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 […]
Photos by Stephanie Sunberg I like to have people over for meals, and over time it’s become second nature. I noticed a recurring question from friends and readers centered around the basics of hosting. Curious to know more, I put out a question on Instagram asking which hosting topics you want me to cover. Over […]
This post is brought to you by Sézane.See more of my favorites from Sézane here. As the seasons shift and we transition into the fall, I take stock of my closet and make a plan for edits, purchases, and repairs. I like to think of it as a “back to basics” approach. This isn’t about trends; […]
All photos by Stephanie Sunberg For some, having people over for a meal comes naturally. Maybe they grew up in a home where they saw their parents entertain. Maybe they’ve got a gift for being super organized and calm while juggling all the moving parts of getting a meal to the table. And then there are […]
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I’ll admit it. When it comes to shoes, my self-control is questionable at best. I can pass on a trendy top or skip a splurge on denim—but a cute pair of shoes? That’s where my willpower ends. […]
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Originally published in October 2017 That Christmas song got it all wrong: The most wonderful time of year is fall. Everyone knows that. But beyond hitting the pumpkin patches and apple orchards, wrapping yourself in blanket-like sweaters, and eating your fair share of root vegetables, what else should you […]
We’re continuing our series of product reviews on Wit & Delight, where I offer my in-depth thoughts on tried and true products I’ve been using for months (or years) that have changed my daily routine for the better. These reviews are intended to provide detailed information on products that may be of interest to you, […]
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 […]