Category: MAGAZINE

Who’s left on your holiday gift list? There are always a few people who are tough to shop for — namely, teens, in-laws, grandparents, and teachers. So, here are a…

This weekend, after much begging and pleading and hand-wringing and letters and promises to be responsible, Anton finally convinced me to let him get a pet… Allow me to introduce…

Awww I love this one. Real conversation I had with my boy this year. I thought I was giving him the right advice when I said, “Try not to smack…

What are you up to this weekend? We’re having brunch with my step-cousin Molly, who just competed on The $100,000 Pyramid! With Jason Alexander, aka Seinfeld’s George! How wild is…

A cozy sweater that comes in three colors, $45, for handsome professor vibes. (This red one is cool, too.) Maldon Smoked Sea Salt Flakes, $6.50, which my cookbook-writing friend Odette…

In the past, we’ve shared funny scenes, mother-daughter scenes, and romantic scenes. But today I want to ask: what sexy scenes do you like? Here are seven that make me…

When it comes to Very Nice Problems, deciding what cookie to bake for your holiday swap or dessert spread has got to be right up at the top. In that…

Pearl earrings, $36, to wear to dinners, museums, dates, parties, everywhere all winter (would look extra pretty with lipstick!); or a poppy red wallet for essentials. A sardines kit, $26,…

A velvet shirt, $130, for dinner dates; or a cotton sweater, $45, for knocking around on weekends. A clever bird puzzle to play around with, $18. An ingenious lamp cover…

The CoJ community always delights and amazes me with its cool hobbies and cute babies and wise advice and funny stories. So, when Amelia wrote, “Is it wild that the…

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have another post coming up soon, and here’s our 2023 gift guide so far. Meanwhile, if you’re doing some shopping for yourself or…

How are you spending Thanksgiving, if you celebrate? The boys are heading upstate with Alex, but my dad is visiting Brooklyn, and we’re hosting a giant meal for friends and…

File this under “nerdiest question of all time,” but… What vocab words are you into these days? A couple years ago, I learned crepuscular, which feels appropriate for these dark…

Freshwater pearl necklace, $56, or beautiful signet ring, $68, to wear all year. The cooling-infused memory foam pillow that everyone falls in love with, $59. A fun game to play…

How do you like to dress for the holidays? Do you prefer feeling cozy or going all out? Madewell has gorgeous pieces, so here are a few picks for both…

A cashmere sweater to cozy up to, or matching sweaters for the two of you! 20 colors here. From $99. Smoked salmon trio, $62, to feel whisked to the Pacific…