Stylin'
I highlighted Alix of Bohemia in a recent blog post, but I wanted to go a little more in depth into why I love her jackets. Here’s the deal: My […]
Wild Stories
In honor of June 29th (11th Anniversary): When I was ten years old, my sister Haley, my best friend Caroline and I went to sleepaway summer camp. The camp will […]
Books, Film & Television
When I first started commuting into Manhattan, I became obsessed with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Americanah fervor was sweeping the nation, and I was happily along for the ride. (Both literally […]
Stylin'
I hate to use the phrase, ‘unless you’ve been living under a rock,’ but seriously guys, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must be aware of the sudden […]
Hostess with the Mostest
If anyone has ever done sorority Big-Little, been a parent on Christmas morning (…which I haven’t been, but who cares…), etcetera, you know the mixture of excitement and financial terror […]
Books, Film & Television
I understand, I totally do understand, why Amelia Bedelia is endearing to young readers across multiple generations. I find her endearing! I think the books are funny, and she’s a […]
Stylin'
I’m really feeling the ‘shabby chic’ look—in small doses, and with a greater emphasis on the chic than the shabby. (Why do I keep spelling this shappy?) Mainly in the […]
Books, Film & Television
I’ve always loved Jane Austen. There’s something about reading her novels that makes me feel so absolutely and totally immersed in her late 18th Century reality. I know this is a […]
Around Town
I know this is a little late in the game, or at least, a little later in the game than is probably preferable for a calendar-wielding planner, but I wanted […]
Books, Film & Television
I went to see a play by myself last night. Yes, I am patting myself on the back for being very independent, utterly cultured and totally French. 😉 (I’m also […]
Rantin'
Over the weekend, I had a really strange encounter. The specifics are totally negligible— at least when it comes to proving my point here. Basically, I would like to dissect […]
Rantin'
I acknowledge that this is probably strange, and most people […]