Life Editor’s Picks: Home Library Essentials

This quarantine time has the surprising benefit of teaching us to look inward, whether that’s exploring the depths of our minds or unearthing the clutter from the hall closet. It’s all about focusing on yourself and your needs. For me, I’ve been curating my extensive home library. Just as I need a cozy home to…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Tons of Tumblers

OK, we’re all very familiar with my mug obsession (see exhibit A and exhibit B), but would it seem troubling if we extended my collection to include tumblers? Hear me out! They’re practical, can hold hot or cold drinks, and add a touch of sunshine to my otherwise minimalistic desk. I’ve even given tumblers to…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Totally 80s!

Growing up in the 80s was a wild time: the hair was bigger, the makeup was louder, and everything had an exuberant energy bursting out of it. Sure, I love modern conveniences like online shopping and streaming shows, but a small part of me misses the simple days before social media. The only way to…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Holiday Mugs

If you know me long enough, you’ll eventually discover my (slight) obsession with coffee mugs. In my defense, I do use the mugs! Some mugs are my go-to everyday workhorses, while others are reserved for specific holidays and ocassions. Big or small. Tasteful or tacky. It doesn’t matter as long as it’s got a cute…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Astrology Treats

I’ve been into astrology, crystals, and spiritual practices since I was a little girl. My 12-year-old self decorated my bedroom with plastic glow-in-the-dark stars and more tie-dyed glittery candles than I could count. One memorable summer, my friends and I got our fortunes read by a bead-wearing palm reader. What was my destiny? To have…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Cozy Fall Day

I recently found the perfect fall quote: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” –Albert Camus What a beautiful way to describe my favorite season! This back-to-school time has always felt like a new beginning to me, and I love crunching through the leaves and smelling spiced apple cider, hayrides at…

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Life Editor’s Picks: Halloween Treats

Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. No blizzards to worry about. No presents to buy. No romantic dates to plan. Just candy and dressing up in wacky costumes. You gotta love any chance to be a kid again. 🙂 Here are my picks for terror-ific Halloween treats. 1. Noodlers Ahab Fountain Pen, Pumpkin. Beautiful color…

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