Hi there, It was Rob’s birthday this past weekend and we’re still recovering from the festivities. My parents swooped in to take care of Lilly so we could spend a night on the North Fork. We stayed at Sound View, a gorgeously renovated motel right on the water, and did our best to cram in as … Continue reading Biking for breakfast, auditioning travel toys, and learning all about joy
Hi there! Today is Lilly’s 10-month birthday and time has, as my friend Allidah says, just evaporated. She’s just learned how to pull herself up to standing, which makes me both proud and terrified. Have to install that baby gate, stat! In other news, today is Equal Pay Day, which was created to raise awareness around the persistent … Continue reading Coffee upgrades, nondairy obsessions, and feeling un poco loco
Hi there, I hope your Easter/Passover/April Fool’s weekends were lovely, and filled with lots of tasty treats. We don’t celebrate any of the above but we did have friends over for a spring (?) feast. Rob roasted an incredible leg of lamb and I made a chocolate-hazelnut crostata, basically a grown-up Nutella tart. Did you miss me last … Continue reading Auditioning a new granola and doubling down on greens + a guilty pleasure read
Hi there, We were up in Maine this weekend, partly to give my parents their monthly Lilly fix, and partly to attend the 100th (!) birthday party of a dear family friend. Mr. Donnell lives by himself, plays Scrabble with my mom twice a week and volunteers at the local hospital. He says his secret is, “Just … Continue reading Instagram shopping for good, baby food tips, and a very special birthday party
Hi there, So it’s March! What do you know. I turned 35 last week, which felt like a good, solid milestone. I celebrated with plenty of tasty things, of course. Two highlights: dinner with Rob at Hart’s, a teeny Bed-Stuy restaurant that made Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurant list for its unpretentious yet ambitious food and fun natural … Continue reading Macro bowls, dry shampoo, and the return of The Good Fight (!)
Hi there, Well February just disappeared, didn’t it? As I close out this funny short month, I’m trying to tamp down my anxiety about not having a new life plan yet. I’m not alone; I have been talking to a lot of people who are in transition—leaving jobs, starting things, negotiating next life stages. As … Continue reading New life planning, must-see documentaries, and a better fizzy water
Hi there, The day after a holiday weekend is never fun, and the gray weather this morning didn’t help. But the sun is out now, it’s forecasted to be 70 degrees tomorrow, and I’m working on ways to stay grounded and productive. Here’s what I’m up to this week: Taking a break from roasting: Sick … Continue reading Scheduling downtime, breaking free of root vegetables, and raising a reader
Hi there, Funny thing about me: I dislike champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and roses, which makes me a walking Valentine’s Day contrarian. And yet, I am also the huggiest person you’ll ever meet, and I feel all the feelings on a daily basis. So I think of the holiday as a nice reminder to tell your … Continue reading Valentine’s Day alternatives, athleisure faves, and a guaranteed-happy IG follow
Hi there! My parents are in town, which is amazing in a lot of ways, including the fact that they love changing diapers and my mom refuses to let anyone help her with the dishes. In fact, she’s doing the dishes right now and made me promise to mention her. Hi Mom! Anyway, I’ve been … Continue reading Everyday home cooking: In praise of deli containers, jazzy extras, and more
Hi there, Lately I’ve spent time with a bunch of female founders, from old friends and colleagues to new connections. I’m so impressed by these companies and it’s inspiring as I continue to think about what I want to do next. So if it seems like this newsletter is a bit of an awesome businesswoman party, you’re … Continue reading Getting on that home decor thing, baking for non-bakers, and power podcasts
