Okay, I did ask for permission. But taking over my building’s gardens still feels just a little bit like going rogue. They don’t belong to me, after all. I’ve been fussing with these two…
Born of fresh fruit and a few snips from our tiny windowsill herb garden, this summery drink was not at all what the doctor ordered and that’s exactly why it was perfect. The winning…
five little things that made my week. 1. this basil. {because i finally stopped overwatering it and now it’s doing just fine}. 2. these corduroy cutoffs. {because i really needed them last weekend. also,…
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! That’s a cheap title for a post. I know. But I needed to get your attention. I’ve got some serious news for you. Going the eco-route with beauty…
Tip #67: Clean the curtains and window sills. Revisiting post #65 for a little bit of clarification, commiseration, and hopefully some helpful advice. In that post, I wrote about thinking seasonally and embracing about new…
It seems almost ridiculous to say it, but one of the things I miss about life outside the city is the flowers. If you follow me on instagram (and even around these tea leaves),…
This weekend, we took the newly up and running A train out to Rockaway to get our fill of sunburn and tacos and surf and sand. I’ve counted four times on my fingers to…
five little things that made my week. 1. these eggs. {because kelly brought them over to us while we were in connecticut. prettiest eggs you ever did see. tastiest too}. 2. this fire truck.…
James calls me a camel, imagining that I must be hiding water in a secret cavity somewhere, because he so seldom sees me drinking any. I know I should drink water more often, and…
Tip #66: Tidy up before you go on vacation. Bits of entirely practical advice for surviving the return home after a short stint away. These tips require a modicum of forethought, but the payoff…