five little things that made my week. 1. these daffs. {because they’re from my mom’s garden.} 2. these pillow cases. {we were in desperate need of an upgrade. these did the trick and then…
Yesterday, technically, was Earth Day. Tomorrow, technically, is Fashion Revolution Day. Today might very well be National Sparkly Shoe Day. It seems there are no shortage of days to commemorate something or other lately.…
A window box to last all summer. It’s a tall order, but nothing’s impossible. It’s been nearly three years since I planted my first city window box. I bought my narrow teak box on a…
I get an occasional note from readers who are mystified by my choice to live in New York City. All that subway taking. All those stairs to climb. That small apartment at the end of them.…
I’m not making any claims to being the world’s best correspondent. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have good intentions. I have found that keeping a stack of notecards handy for sending means I’m…
five little things that made my week. 1. this empty-ish space. {excited for a little something new in this spot, fingers-crossed my hare-brained idea works.} 2. these clamps. {for keeping sliding closet doors closed…
A new little series featuring quicky reviews of what I’ve been reading lately. Books of all sizes considered. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Five words: Smart. Practical. Succinct. Elegant. Empowering. Plus a…
A minimalist wardrobe is not by definition an expensive wardrobe. There are minimalist wardrobes out there that consist of five ragged t-shirts and three pairs of threadbare jeans. This wardrobe is not mine, and…
You have to pay attention to see early spring. In the city especially. If you’re not careful you bemoan the fact that it’s still chilly and gray without noticing the pops of purple poking…
When I had the chance to select a little piece from the latest collection at Fabrik, I decided on the gauzy white night gown with silky straps and a plunging back the moment I…