I live in a bakery now. In the past two months James has turned out an unprecedented number of sourdough loaves. Discard starter is going into tart crusts and crackers and pancakes for dinner.…
1. these eggshell pots. {and their eager waterers.} 2. this paper banner. {cut from the sweetest stationery for a bit of springtime flair.} 3. this basket repair. {for being so easy.} 4. this empty…
I’ll hazard the guess that many parents of young children have seen their homes transform into artist studios in the past few weeks. The artists currently occupying my apartment are extraordinarily prolific (and very…
I know I’m not alone in my panic scrolling, but I’ve been actively trying to break myself of the habit that has me neglecting my already compromised work—or, worse, sullying a rare minute of…
1. these busy hands. {and projects of all kinds (this one thanks to rose).} 2. this little seed marker. {to mark a single pea.} 3. these gallery wall additions. {and embracing artwork, everywhere.} 4.…
I’ve been sending temp checks to my family and friends all week, wanting to know how everyone’s faring in terms of the virus itself, but also more generally. What’s the mood? What are the…
1. these soft, calming colors. {because we need all the calm we can get.} 2. this crispy focaccia. {because we’re desperate for comfort food.} 3. this birdseed. {and the new feathered friends we’ve made…
a fabric face mask by holler & squall A blogger offering a make-your-own-face-mask tutorial during a pandemic sounds like some kind of morbid April Fool’s joke. Imagine: One of the wealthiest countries in the…
Tip #192: Make peace at home. I’ve spent lots of the last nine years writing about living in a small New York City apartment. I’m no stranger to cramped quarters or working from home,…
Today is the first official day of distance learning for New York City Public Schools and for schools across the country. James and I have sketched out a schedule as instructed by Faye’s kindergarten…