Why Every Book Is Better Outside (and the Best Places to Read Outdoors)
Why reading outside makes every book better, the best places to read outdoors, what to pack and which books work best in the sunshine.
The Best Places to Write Alone in Paris, From Garden Chairs to the Seine
Where to write alone in Paris: the Luxembourg Garden chairs, cafés at the off hours, the Musée de la Vie Romantique garden and the quays of the Seine.
The Hidden Joy of Used Books: Margin Notes, Old Receipts and Pressed Flowers
The hidden joy of buying used books: margin notes, forgotten receipts and pressed flowers, plus where to find secondhand books worth keeping.
How to Refresh Your Home in One Afternoon for Just $20
Easy ways to refresh your home in one afternoon: rearrange what you own, then spend $20 on flowers, a warm bulb or a thrifted frame.
How to See Rome Without the Crowds: An Early Riser’s Guide
How to see Rome without the crowds: coffee at the counter, empty piazzas, Campo de’ Fiori opening up and Trastevere at sunrise. An early riser’s guide.
Why Making Things by Hand Is Good for You, Even When They Come Out Crooked
Why making things by hand is good for you, even when they come out crooked, plus easy handmade projects for beginners and how to make time for them.
The Dreamiest Kitchens in Black Movies (and What I’m Stealing From Each One)
Soul Food, Waiting to Exhale, The Photograph, Love & Basketball and more: the kitchens in Black movies on my mood board, and what I’m stealing from each.
How I Found Pen Pals in Colombia to Practice My Spanish (and How You Can, Too)
How I found pen pals in Colombia to practice Spanish through handwritten letters, and how you can find a language pen pal of your own.
How to Make a Pocket Travel Journal You’ll Actually Use
A pocket travel journal you’ll actually use: the four-item kit that fits in your coat, what to glue in, and why the best journal is the one that comes along.
The Edinburgh to London Train: Which Side to Sit On and What You’ll See
The Edinburgh to London train is one of Britain’s most scenic rail journeys. Which side to sit on, what you’ll see, and why I never opened my laptop.