My Life

July 28, 2021July 30, 2021

8 workout staples that make getting fit a little more fun

It’s been a stressful year for many reasons. As such, I’ve been focusing on controlling the things I can (which sometimes feels like a VERY short list, ha!) and doing ... Read more

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

8 (mostly) little things I’m loving for mid-summer

My Life, Stuff I Love

I like to keep a list in my bullet journal of the (mostly) little, everyday things bringing me a disproportionate amount of happiness these days. And I like to share ... Read more

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Not every adventure has to be grand

My Life

As homebodies who love sitting around the house reading (or honestly watching Marvel movies and playing board games or video games), we’re nevertheless still recovering from last year’s Year of ... Read more

June 24, 2021June 25, 2021

Sweet treats for the summer heat

Stuff I Love

Today I want to talk about one of my favorite summer things: ice cream. We care deeply about ice cream at my house, and we thoroughly enjoy seeking out the ... Read more

April 8, 2021April 5, 2021

What have you been baking lately?

My Life, Stuff I Love

I’ve long been a fan of baking, finding it a particularly satisfying form of stress relief. As someone who works with words, it’s nice to occasionally spend an hour or ... Read more

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

10 things I learned (from YOU) in 10 years of blogging

Books & Reading, My Life

Earlier this month, this blog turned 10. I published the first post from the old computer in my basement on February 8, 2011. I recently shared some of the things ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

Reflections on a decade of blogging

My Life, The Examined Life

My husband Will and I enjoy a good session of ludicrous dreaming, discussing plans and ideas that seem unlikely to happen but are fun to discuss all the same. Once ... Read more

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021

What do you journal about?

My Life, Stuff I Love

A few weeks ago I transferred what felt like my whole life from my old journal into a brand-new one. (I almost did this in late December, so I could ... Read more

February 1, 2021July 5, 2021

The tiny domestic tasks that are saving my life right now

My Life, The Examined Life

We’re sitting at the midpoint of winter, entering what isn’t an easy month—or easy season—for many of us. To beat back the gloom, today we’re sharing the things—big or small—that are ... Read more

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

What’s saving your life right now?

My Life, The Examined Life

It’s almost time for one of my favorite Modern Mrs Darcy traditions. Winter has never been my favorite season. It’s cold, it’s grey, it too often brings colds or worse, ... Read more