Archive - Downtime

Weekly Recs #47: Is this the most fun movie of the year? 🎾

All my thoughts on 'Challengers.' Plus: good tahini, the perfect linen set, and what to wear to get your doctorate.

May 10 •

Recipes: The Kismet Cookbook

The award-winning LA restaurant just released its first cookbook, and you get a special sneak peek! Sharing two recipes here that feature Kismet's…

May 8 •

Bookmarked with Sahaj Kohli

"We are allowed to evolve and grow beyond who we once were." The author of the new book, "But What Will People Say?" shares her best therapy advice (and…

May 7 •

Weekend Recs #46: Good pajamas and summery books

Plus, talking about The Idea of You movie and Harry Styles, and some thoughts on Mother's Day gifting.

May 3 •

So I had a mini meltdown over linen pants

Continuing my postpartum personal style journey with a styling fail and a big shopping mistake

May 2 •

April 2024

No One Asked, But Here Are All of My Tortured Poets Department Thoughts

First of all, can we all slow down and enjoy the art before forming an opinion?

Apr 26 •

Bookmarked with Rachel Khong

"A second novel is a little bit tricky." The author of REAL AMERICANS shares her reading habits, her writing process, and some of her favorite reads.

Apr 25 •

Weekend Recs #45: Fun spring things, mostly!

Chatting about the book "Piglet" by Lottie Hazell, sharing a secret iPhone trick I use for journaling (it's not what you think), and...is Joe Alwyn OK?

Apr 19 •

I tried on a bunch of stuff at J.Crew

A visit to the store has me wondering why I don't go in person more often. Plus, some small tips for not buying clothes you don't need.

Apr 14 •

Weekend Recs #44: 'Ripley' on Netflix and 5 fun things

Sharing thoughts on a new show, a fun book, the usual links, plus an excerpt from a cozy new Italian cookbook, "At Nonna's Table"

Apr 12 •

Bookmarked with Yulin Kuang

The debut romance author and screenwriter of Emily Henry's books shares her go-to romance reads and reveals her love for Draco/Ginny fanfiction.

Apr 9 •

Weekend Recs #43: Big Sicilian Energy and Cannolis For All

Featuring Jo Piazza, author of the new (REALLY GREAT) book, "The Sicilian Inheritance," and her best downtime recs

Apr 5 •

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