We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It’s one of the most humble pieces in any wardrobe—and arguably the most iconic. The white button-down shirt is a mainstay of fashion that transcends trends. Timeless, effortlessly wearable, and endlessly adaptable, it’s the answer to nearly...

The Elmer’s glue kills me A couple weeks ago, my teacher-boyfriend Freddie mentioned that he’d like to display a photo of us on his desk… “Let me take care of it,” I told him, and when he headed home that night, I went online and ordered this set of 10 prints with a wooden stand....

It’s no secret that wellness trends come and go. But a strong immune system? That never goes out of style. While it’s tempting to reach for supplements or “immune-boosting” drinks, the real magic lies in your everyday rituals: how you move, rest, eat, and show up for yourself. In other words, your ability to boost...

Photos by Kate S. Jordan We can’t get enough of Somsack Sikhounmuong, the creative director of Alex Mill and maybe the nicest person working in fashion today. (Fun fact: this CoJ post about Somsack was the inspiration for Big Salad!) Today, we’re excited to share a tour of his Queens apartment, where the rugs are...

Most of us live on autopilot. When you’re juggling work, family, and everything else in between, stress becomes a sort of default setting. You could always squeeze in another rushed gym session or download another meditation app, but how about stepping away from life completely for a few days? And, if you’re not keen for...

What’s your favorite style of mashed potato? When I make mashed potatoes at home, I’m a fan of skin-on (aka, “dirty” mashed potatoes) — partly because I like the texture, partly because I don’t like peeling. But as for my favorite style of mashed potato, there’s no question: fancy-restaurant mashed potatoes. You know what I...

OOver the weekend, I bought myself a pumpkin spice candle. And even though the temps are still pushing 90 here in Austin, when I’m sitting at my desk with those warm, spicy scents keeping me company, I’m fully in a fall state of mind. Which is why it felt like the perfect time to share...

They don’t know exactly what is wrong with you… And this not knowing takes forever and never ends. For one thing, you have a purple rash from neck to wrist to ankle that will not budge from beneath the military-grade ointments you are required to slather over it. For another, some of your organs are...

Last night, after playing the board game Outfoxed (not to brag, but we won against the fox three times), 12-year-old Anton and I decided to turn on a show… We chose America’s Got Talent, which just finished its 20th season. Have you watched it? They have the emotional rollercoaster down to a science — for example,...

When I first heard people talk about their 5-to-9 routine, I used to roll my eyes a little. In my 20s, those hours were mostly a blur. I’d rush from work to dinner plans, answer a few more emails, or collapse onto the couch with whatever takeout I could find. I thought “evening routine” meant...