You know that feeling when you step outside and look at your yard, and instead of feeling proud, you just feel… disappointed? Maybe you’ve tried adding a few plants here and there, perhaps installed some solar lights from the hardware store, but somehow it still doesn’t look like those gorgeous outdoor spaces you see on...

When my teenagers burst into tears and slam their bedroom doors, I don’t go soothe them… It feels a little harsh to write out, but my reasoning is this: they chose to be alone in that moment, and they’re learning to emotionally regulate, a key life skill. They’re building those muscles and getting stronger every...

With candy season in full swing, my sweet tooth is living its best life. From cookies to pastries to endless ice cream experiments, I’ve been embracing every indulgence. But lately, my new obsession is puffed quinoa chocolate bark—a treat that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. It’s a little more wholesome and nutrient-rich...

I wouldn’t be the editor of Primer if I didn’t try to find it. Fitting, since Fall Getup Week was built on British countryside layers, waxed canvas, and sturdy boots. Thanks to Thursday Boot Co. for supporting Primer’s mission and partnering on this piece. The road out of Glencoe doesn’t ask for much. You slow...

Your periods are suddenly unpredictable. Your energy feels like it’s on a rollercoaster. You’re waking up drenched in sweat at 2 a.m. Is this stress—or am I in perimenopause? For better or for worse, your hormones are running the show. And you can either let them call the shots or take better control. Either way,...

Ina Garten’s memoir, Be Ready When The Luck Happens, completely transformed my life. Ina’s take on life, sprinkled with fabulous dinner parties, good friends, and delicious food, inspired my 2025 New Year’s resolution to host my loved ones once a month. I had never hosted a dinner party before January, but was determined to consistently...

A trend status report. Its an outfit men have worn for decades: navy blazer, jeans, loafers. The format stays the same, but each decade has shaped it into its own reflection. In the early 1990s, this look was part of a larger mood, affluent, collegiate, at ease with itself. American menswear favored natural shoulders, soft...

What are you up to this weekend? Freddie and I are staying at the upstate hotel Six Bells on Saturday night; it looks so cozy. (Those box beds!!!) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web… This sweater would look effortlessly cool with jeans all winter. Marriage...

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her family. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about pets, grief, OCD, pregnancy and her favorite band. And here’s her beauty uniform. xo P.S. Funny and heartwarming questions after having a baby and the ocean on different...

I believe that feeling our best comes when we learn to listen to our bodies—and one thing I’ve personally observed over the years is that I’m my most vibrant when I cycle in and out of intermittent fasting. When I’m consistent with a rhythm that works for me, I have steady energy, better digestion, and...