The inimitable Terry Gross on not having kids.
An excellent reminder of just how far we haven’t come.
It’s understandable. We all look exactly alike.
An artist shoots the LA Gun Club.
Shame on my alma mater.
Prince, consistently making the world new.
Apparently, it’s not just a movie.
Two giants, one fighting to keep its position.
Dream house of the week.
Why Hillary deserves her diversity credentials. (Via.)
This weekend: Many holidays in confluence. Much merriment to be had. Much eating and drinking to be done. Let’s get to it…but first, some fun to start you off.
An excellent Valentine’s Day gift, if you go in for that sort of thing.
IKEA emojis! (Of course I did.)
Just in time for the coldest air of the year…check out this minimal but cozy house (not too far from us!).
Staying neutral in Vermont.
I’ve done this, and it is absolutely not fun.
Take my advice: Make this (it works with eggplant, too!).
Introverts (that’s me) in love.
Seriously considering dropping some bucks for this.
How the NBC Nightly News blew up.
What your winter will be like in 2100 (there’s a summer link, too!).
Trust me when I say this information will be useful to you someday.
Heaven for Royal watchers.
If you have an hour this weekend, and you haven’t heard this episode of This American Life, listen.
And finally…a Valentine’s Day bonus link: best adaptive reuse of a site name EVER (via On the Media).
Good Friday, fellow citizens! (No, I don’t know where that came from.) What are you all up to this weekend? We’ll be discussing culture and commerce over dinners with friends, which means I will get to spend a lot of time in the kitchen (yay!). We’ll also be catching up on Grantchester (are you watching the series?) and, of course, huddling around the fire Downton Abbey Sunday evening. In other words, a normal weekend in the snowy ‘hood. Whatever you’re doing, enjoy—and take these links with you.
How to make the Shake Shack cheeseburger.
Dana Miller went and previewed IKEA’s new kitchen system just for us!
Another reason to love the French.
This is a really good way to blend your longing for summer with a winter superfood.
Can’t wait to read this (if I can ever get my hands on a copy!).
New Yorkers share their opinions on the State of the City.
Now this is how we paint vintage furniture.
Recipe of the week (or month, or year!): Oven-roasted chicken shawarma. The spouse says it’s the closest thing to Lebanese food in Lebanon that he’s eaten in years.
More NYC news: How Mayor de Blasio plans to stop the artist exodus.
And some really, really nice Vermont news: A very generous man has benefited a library no end.
The President, keepin’ it old school.
And finally, just because I really, really like you:
JOAN ARMATRADING. Live.
Happy Friday!
After a nine-month hiatus…Friday’s baaaaaaaack! And, for those of you who didn’t know that I (sometimes) care about football; I may live in New England, but I’ll be rooting for Seattle this weekend. Herewith, some links to get you through until Sunday night. Go long, and enjoy.
I can’t wait to read this book.
Virgo heaven: These. (via HouseTweaking)
I realize I have come late to this party, but it’s still genius.
Beautiful pictures of a vanished San Francisco.
Currently coveting (like nobody’s business!): This.
How about some Western flavors for your Super Bowl party? I’m making this and this.
A Down Under renovation that really hits all the marks.
Do you need a break for adorable? Watch this.
Nobody lives here. (via Making it Lovely)
Well, yay.
Did you watch the new episode of this last night? (Thanks to my friend Elizabeth, I’m totally addicted.)
And finally…
How to be a good letter-writing ex-partner.
Happy Friday!