What to Read During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Wondering what to read during the coronavirus quarantine? I have you covered with tons of article and book recommendations—none of which are COVID-19-related.
Read More12 Gifts You Can Order Now That Will Still Arrive by Christmas
The gift guide that won’t make your procrastinating self feel bad.
Read MoreThe 10 Best Books I Read in 2019
2019 was a big year for me as a reader, which feels like a funny thing to say given I’ve been an avid reader for as long as I can remember.
Read More2019 Gift Guides: For Her
It’s nearly impossible to give thoughtfully without knowing the recipient, but the items I chose this year are high-quality, well made goods that are made to last, as I personally try to move away from fast, high fashion towards, to borrow words from Cuyana, “fewer, better things.”
Read MoreMy Q2 Booklist: What I Read in April, May, & June
Book recommendations and reviews including Marcy Dermansky’s Very Nice, David Sedaris’ Calypso, and Ruth Reichl’s Save Me the Plums.
Read MoreMy Q1 Booklist: What I Read in January, February, & March
All the books I read in January, February, and March 2019—with ratings and recommendations for when you’ll enjoy them most.
Read MoreThe 10 Best Books I Read in 2018
A list of the best books I read in 2018.
Read MoreTreebones Resort in Big Sur, CA
Glamping, hot tubs, sushi, and ocean views: Why Treebones Resort in Big Sur is my new happy place.
Read MoreMexico City Travel Guide: What We Did, Saw, and Ate
From colorful houses on every corner, to tree-lined street, to more incredible food than we could ever taste in 72 hours, here are the must-sees and -dos from our recent trip to Mexico City.
Read MoreOn Bravery (Lessons From Solo Travel)
Let’s talk about labels. Labels given to us long ago by our siblings (mine would certainly be 'bossy') that we can't quite shake. Labels we give to ourselves after a bad experience or an ended relationship. But these labels are constantly changing, and it's so important to acknowledge that. To stay in tune with who we are today without saying "I can't" or "I'm not like that" before actually considering the idea or proposal.
Read MoreMy Favorite Things About Berlin
A quick city guide to Berlin: biergartens, Michelin-starred restaurants, rooftop bars, history, culture, and street art...this city has it all. My favorite things about Berlin.
Read MoreVolunteering With Simply the Basics
Volunteering with Simply the Basics, a nonprofit which provides period products to women experiencing homelessness.
Read MorePlaying at the Color Factory
Haters will say the Color Factory’s sole purpose is, in fact, for women in their twenties to create dreamy, colorful content for their social media feeds. They wouldn’t be entirely wrong, however, I absolutely LOVED this place.
Lake Life Hack
There are few things in life finer than a lazy summer day on a lake. The smell of sunscreen, a page-turner in your lap, maybe a glass of Whispering Angel at your side...dozens of children scuttling over your sandy feet…
Ok, while the last part may fit into my perfect scenario five years from now, it isn’t necessarily a part of my ideal summer day today.
I don’t have the answer for avoiding throngs of people at every beach, but I’ve found my idea of perfection—and isolation—at Donner Lake.
Read MoreRevisiting (and Rediscovering) Barcelona
My recent trip to Barcelona was a lesson in revisiting: how differently you can see the same place based on when and with whom you visit it.
Should We Tell Our Friends How Much Money We Make?
As I approach 30, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about finances. You know, stopping to pause before I purchase the $4 latte or $30 spin class (just writing that makes me cringe!). More generally, the budgeting and financial planning I’ve neglected since college and about which I am now in panic mode because 30 seems to be the arbitrary marker of “real” adulthood.
Read MoreMaking Sense of This Week
See: I’m probably jumping the gun for spring clothing, but I rented this jumpsuit for a birthday party in Napa this weekend. Here’s hoping it fits, cutouts are always a bit hit or miss on me.
Hear: My college roommate used to play this song and I thought of it for some reason earlier this week and have been playing it ever since. The perfect Friday song.
Read MoreCuba
Even if my blogging is infrequent, I'd at least like to be better about chronicling trips, as these are the topics friends ask about months or even years later and I always regret not having detailed these experiences somewhere. With that said, we went to Cuba!
The impetus for this trip is nothing you haven't heard before—we wanted to visit before restrictions are fully lifted and you can find Starbucks on every street corner in Havana. Matt and I thought we were going illegally (i.e. through Mexico), but truthfully the 12 stipulations under which Americans can legally visit Cuba are so vague, and no paper work is required, so it's unclear as to whether we even broke any rules.
At any rate, Cuba is a fascinating country and aside from a nasty stomach bug, I thoroughly enjoyed being there and found it unlike any place I've previously traveled. If you'd like to read on, here is a recap of where we visited within the country as well as some general tips for traveling to Cuba (sorry, this is a long one!).
Northern Thailand: Pai
Ohhh, Pai. One of my happy places. San Francisco feels gloomy and stressful today so I'm mentally transporting myself to Art in Chai, where I spent countless (literally. The lady definitely thought I was a degenerate) hours reading, FaceTiming, and journaling while sipping delicious Chai lattes.