Have you seen Marcello Hernández’s new comedy special? I laughed out loud 100 times, especially during the parts about his ADD, mental health, and white kids at the mall. He’s also a lil’ snack himself, which doesn’t hurt, haha. My friend Jessie (middle) wrote a great post today called 50 Pieces of Advice for My […]
Waking up on January 1st always makes me feel like Bridget Jones: hungover, crabby, and likely wearing a two-decade-old nightgown in my childhood bedroom. Unlike sweet Bridget, I no longer believe I need to lose weight or snag a boyfriend in order to make the coming year better than the last, but I still like […]
The first thing that comes to mind when picturing Thai island holidays is an image of blue and white. However, as the sun sets on this strip of Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast, a whole other sort of luxury is beginning to take hold. It has everything to do with the soil as much as the […]
New York is freezing this week, and according to my weather app, the entire northern hemisphere is one chilly blue blob. If there were ever a time for a baking project, it’s now. And we have just the thing… Melina Hammer’s oat lace cookies. I’ve always loved oatmeal lace cookies but assumed they were too […]
This weekend, I texted my friend Gemma… “Life is supposed to feel a little gray during these stages right?” I asked. I was sad about my recent breakup; the dark winter felt endless; and things I usually enjoyed — seeing a movie, taking a long walk, daydreaming about travel — felt blah and uninteresting. Was I […]
We love hearing about this community’s daily habits, meaningful foods, and bedtime wind-downs. These everyday routines sometimes prop us up enough to grapple with the bigger challenges in life; and sometimes they just bring us joy. Here are 12 great reader comments on rituals… On meaningful foods: “My husband is genuinely repulsed by the smell […]
Is it time to relocate? Most homeowners know when something feels off about their living situation, but few trust that instinct enough to actually make a move. You’ll rationalize staying: the market’s not right, moving is too much hassle, maybe things will improve. Here’s what I’ve noticed after talking to dozens of people who relocated: […]
Buying a holiday rental can be one of the smartest property investments you’ll make. Generate income for most of the year, use it yourself for vacations whenever you want, and benefit from property appreciation while you’re at it. In the right location with the right approach, holiday rentals regularly outperform traditional buy-to-let properties by 20-40%. […]
What are you up to this weekend? To be honest, I’m sad because Freddie and I made a hard decision (Big Salad gift link). So, I’m going to visit my cousin and his wife in Pittsburgh, where they promised to make roast chicken and roast potatoes. Their kids are very adorable and will also be […]
Your real estate website probably looks fine. That’s not the problem. The problem is that looking fine doesn’t close deals. I’ve seen gorgeous sites with single-digit conversion rates because they’re basically digital brochures – pretty, but hollow. Meanwhile, some frankly ugly sites absolutely crush it because they do the unsexy stuff right. According to research […]