Surviving the Dark Winters in Sweden (Without Becoming a Hermit)
Winter in Sweden is dark — like, 3:30 p.m. feels-like-midnight dark. But instead of fighting it, Swedes embrace the cozy. Here’s how I’ve learned to survive (and actually enjoy) the season with candles, glögg, and plenty of hygge.
Help Me Style This: Tunic Sweater
The Eileen Fisher tunic sweater gets a bad reputation for being “boxy,” but it’s actually one of the most versatile pieces you can own. This guide walks you through the simple styling hacks—tucks, cinches, layers, and proportions—that turn a basic tunic into a polished, intentional outfit. If you’ve ever felt stuck with this style of sweater, this post will change the game.
What I Read in November 2025
Two books this month, both coming-of-age stories that pulled me in for completely different reasons. One set inside a fashion magazine, one inside a college friendship — and yes, one even made me cry.
The Art of Meaningful Gifting
Gift giving doesn’t have to be about more stuff. This year, focus on meaning — and discover how custom illustrations can capture the stories that matter most.
A Very Swedish Christmas: Glöog, Tomtes, and Whole Lot of Herring
Sweden knows how to do Christmas right. Think glowing windows, mugs of glögg, saffron buns, and tiny tomtes everywhere. Here’s my guide to all the charming, cozy traditions that make Swedish jul so special.
Help Me Style This: Checked Pants Edition
Introducing Help Me Style This — my new illustrated series where readers send in their “problem pieces” and I turn them into wearable outfits. This month: checked pants that go from casual to chic in a dozen ways
Cozy Cocktails for the Holidays
When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than a cozy cocktail in hand. These three winter favorites — a soothing Hot Toddy, spiced Mulled Wine, and festive Spiked Cider — are perfect for sipping fireside or serving at your next holiday gathering. Bonus: there’s a matching print in the shop for all my fellow cozy drink lovers!
What I Read in October 2025
October’s lineup had a little bit of everything — love, ambition, mystery, and reinvention. From Cleopatra and Frankenstein’s raw portrayal of modern relationships to influencer drama in Everyone Is Lying to You, and the unapologetic world of Gwyneth: The Biography — these were the books that kept me hooked this month.
What I Read in September 2025
This month I got back into my routine of reading and the books I read will stick with me: The Compound by Aisling Rawle, The Names by Florence Knapp, and Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino. Each one was completely different in tone and theme, but all three pulled me in and kept me turning pages. From dystopian survival games to multi-threaded family sagas to a witty story of self-discovery, these books made for a memorable month of reading.