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How to Decorate Your NYC Apartment on a Budget with Street-Scavenged Gems and Vintage Trésor

Beth Sacca — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

I come from a family of expert-level dumpster-divers and road-pickers.

My grandfather once found two flat-screen TVs on the side of a road in his neighborhood in Florida. He picked them up, put them in his car, and drove home—where he set them up in separate rooms, so that he and my grandma could watch their different soap operas every night, in peace.

The next day, my grandpa walked up to the house where he’d found the TVs—then knocked on the door and asked for the remotes.

Looking at the cast-off or once-loved/now abandoned objects in alleys and stoops and dusty thrift store shelves and seeing possibility— this is a trait that runs in my family. Moving into a new apartment after graduating from college meant beginning a new chapter, as an official adult—and wanting an official, adult apartment. For me, this meant spending my entire summer searching for cheap furniture and sorting out how I wanted my apartment to look. Here’s how I did it, with a mix of tried-and-true online and NYC shops.

Mother of Junk ($)
567 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Junk is the ultimate spot in Brooklyn for well-priced treasures. I mean, I grew up upstate, so I know I could find almost everything in their store for half the price back home, but within the five boroughs? This place is a goldmine.

Skip it if you’re not in the mood to hunt: I’ve found all of my gems here by trial-and-error: rifling through painting after painting, stepping on glass on the second floor, and going to the store at least once a week for a month. Unfortunately for those of us inclined toward wheelin’ and dealin’, they do not like when you try to bargain or bundle. I’ve tried.

I got these three framed exhibition prints, which fit perfectly on the wall above my couch and dining set.

Habitat for Humanity ($)
6201 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11377

Habitat for Humanity, although better upstate, is great for used furniture—and they have a store in Queens! Everything here is sold to support their nonprofit work, through which volunteers build affordable homes for families in need.

At Habitat, I purchased a large mantle, which I later painted white. I also picked up a lamp, a record player, a midcentury dresser, a picture, and a frame.

Dobbins St. Co-Op ($$$)
310 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Dobbin’s Street Vintage Co-Op is a dream. It’s not cheap, but the prices are reasonable for what they are selling, which is amazing vintage furniture. I often go just to look and dream big, big interior-decorating dreams.

Remix Market ($$)
33-56 11th St, Queens, NY 11106

Located in Astoria, Remix is a small store with a wide variety of home goods—plus they’re super active on Instagram, so it’s easy to stay up to date. I have had success bundling here—like with a recent purchase of a dresser, lamp, and painting, all for under $100. Remix also gets five stars for its friendly workers, who won’t mind helping you load furniture into an Uber.

ONLINE ONLY

Facebook Marketplace

The only reason I have not deleted my Facebook is because of its online market. Sometimes before bed, I’ll go on just to see what people around me are selling: I’ve found mushroom lamps, mirrors, couches, and everything else under the sun. (Often, the good vintage furniture is in New Jersey.) If you’re looking for a cheap coffee table or armchair, have at it, and make offers fast—most people here are moving and want to get rid of their items quickly.

We got this cute little yellow chair, which fits perfectly in our dining room, for free!

Craigslist

Craigslist: Scary, yet some amazing finds, like beautiful vintage speaker systems, record players, dining room tables, and more. We purchased a green chair here—barely used and in perfect condition, for $100!

OfferUp

Offerup may very well have the cheapest furniture online—check it out if you’re not on Facebook. I expect the prices here to be half what they are at a shop like Remix.

Etsy

Etsy has everything: If you can’t find what you’re looking at the shops above, Etsy will have it—whether it’s the perfect grandma-style afghan or a vintage exhibition print. Etsy is full of small vintage shops from all over the world, and many are reasonably priced. If something’s still too much, message the seller and share your budget—it doesn’t hurt to try!

StoopingNYC

Last but not least: my favorite instagram account. StoopingNYC posts free stuff from the sidewalk daily—like perfect-condition dressers and couches that (probably) don’t have bed bugs. Personally: I would think twice about taking upholstered furniture from the side of the street—but hey, that’s up to you, and my grandpa would totally do it.

Be careful if you follow this account—it is difficult missing out on exceptional pieces.

I found a mirror and frame on the sidewalk—I painted it a butter yellow!

While I was at it, I also painted my pot holder and the outer glass that holds my candle in a messy white and yellow check.

Happy treasure hunting and make sure you bring a friend with you to pick up anything. Wear a mask, and be smart!

What’s the greatest thing you’ve found for cheap or on the side of the street?

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A Guide to Curating the Ultimate Cozy Corner at Home

Elizabeth Tamkin — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:19:03 +0000

I recently dedicated a small zone of my space as my “cozy corner,” where anything with a screen and all work-related tasks are banned. It’s the best way I’ve found so far to physically separate my job from my leisure time. Entering the cozy corner helps my brain understand that it’s time to decompress, and it feels like a tiny getaway staycation.

I’d recommend this cozy corner business to anyone who could benefit from fencing off a nook of your personal space. (So: everyone.) Consider the womb-like hidey hole at Brooklyn bookstore Books Are Magic as a jumping-off point; here, a few suggestions for decking out this little respite from your laptop.

1. A minimum of 2 photos that bring you joy, framed with love

I’m not going on vacation this summer, so I framed a couple of photos from my most recent expeditions to help me hold onto some happy memories of travel and companionship. I love these floating wood frames from Etsy—or I’d recommend this one if your corner has sufficient wall space. These Italian lacquer frames, which are available in custom sizing, are an easy way to add color—as is this thick red one. I’m pro these mini ones because… the more the merrier, in all things. We also have this showstopper, which is a vintage Murano glass frame. (High glamour!) A closing idea: You can stack your frames in this letter holder and switch out the one in front every day.

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2. A tiny greenhouse with plants for you to nurture, nestled in pretty planters

I started growing an herb garden at the beginning of quarantine with no idea how long either would last. Nearly five months later, my basil is gigantic, and I’ve already gone through an entire batch of cilantro. Tomatoes are on the way, and I’m currently engaged in a lasting flirtation with this indoor mushroom set.

Plants need homes, and I’ve had fun buying planters, both new and vintage. I selected them with great care, since they are holding my babies—few things better illustrate the passage of time than the growth of a plant, which makes everything feel extra-precious. I bought this one from Jungalow a little over a month ago, and it’s held a growing palm ever since. I also bought one from Orange Is the Sun on Etsy—a vintage seller—that is very special to me. I’m now thinking of getting a hanging planter to make my cozy corner more vertical, too.

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3. Soft, truly cozy touches

Nestling into warm, cozy, pleasant things that can hold and touch you is wonderful. I love the idea of this little bean bag chair or this book seat, with some great pillows. Curl yourself up in this blanket and close your eyes for a second. Be careful, though; you may fall asleep.

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4. Little things to boost your creativity

I went to undergrad for painting, and sometimes, shutting out everything around me and just doodling makes me feel more aware of my own thoughts and ideas. I recommend this charcoal set plus the proper eraser, which is an easy set-up (unlike painting). If you’re into painting, I love watercolors, and you only have to buy primary colors because they look great overlapped. (Color-mixing can be extremely satisfying.) Another idea is knitting! Harling dove into knitting at the start of quarantine, and I think it’s a great idea—plus you can make yourself a cute little knit bra top!

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5. Bookends and accessories for your reading materials

I confess I’ve never been a huge reader, but I have a ton of learning to do, and I have a ton of books—acquired from several different bookstores along with lots from my boyfriend’s personal collection. I’m also very excited about adding to my collection for the Man Repeller Book Club. With that in mind, I got a couple of vintage bookends, so now my reading material feels like it has the proper framing it deserves. Special shout out to the Book Seat, too, which is on my book-adjacent shopping list.

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6. Speakers for music, audiobooks, or guided meditation

I spend a lot of time reading emails (etc.) on my computer, so just listening to a story is a great escape. These speakers and headphones make it easy to retreat into another world via audiobooks in my corner—either something I’m curious about or a friend’s suggestion.

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7. Little games to play while listening to your audiobook

Games are tailor-made for nooks. My top pick is a puzzle (see the fun options below), but I’ll also spend some time with Sudoku or a one-person card game like Solitaire.

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8. Delightful beverage carafes + all that jazz

Every night after dinner, I like to start settling down with a cup of chamomile tea. Whatever your favorite, it’s nice to have a little beverage area in the nook just for you. Nobody else can clean it, touch it, use it. It’s just yours, and it will become a precious space. Now, you just need to pick the most calming possible beverage for optimal relaxation.

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9. A single light source that also makes you smile

This isn’t just a little desk lamp—this is a lamp that brings you joy when both turned on or off, an art piece in itself. Bonus: a nice little glow for your nook.

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10.Candles for a subtle glow and scent therapy

Candles are romantic in a way a lamp can never be—plus, a nicely scented one will give off soothing, warm aromas. You know what you like—these are some of my personal favorites (plus a few really cool unscented ones).

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Header Image Via: Beata Heuman

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Bet You’re Wondering How to Make Foam Furniture

Beth Sacca — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:51 +0000

Before attempting a Foam DIY project, we encourage you to exercise caution by wearing protective facial gear, gloves, and other forms of coverage. Be sure to leave your piece in a well-ventilated area for 24 hours before touching.

When I first saw a fluffy yet sculptural piece of heaven on my Instagram Explore page, I genuinely gasped. I’m always a fan of something a little strange and off-kilter, and foam furniture checked both of those boxes. The more I engaged with these photos, the more foam furniture and foam mirrors populated my feed. To me, they looked like what would happen if Dr. Seuss met modern day Instagram and made a baby IRL. I took particular interest in the foam pieces painted in pastel colors: the material seemed to have its own personality, one I wanted to inhabit. In a 2020 state of mind, I began to entertain the idea of morphing into a piece of foam-covered furniture myself.

Because I jump at any opportunity to avoid buying something new and spending a lot of money, I immediately decided that I was going to make my own foam beauty. Taking matters into my own hands, I decided to wing it and do everything myself. My first stop? The thrift store, where I’d upcycle the crap out of whatever item I found there that beckoned to be covered in foam. Keep scrolling for the DIY how-to from a first-time foamer.

Here’s what you’ll need:

— A piece of furniture, or a mirror, ready to be transformed
— Disposable gloves
— Garbage bags or a tarp
— Spray paint
— A Great Stuff spray can (it fills gaps and cracks) or High Yield Expanding Foam by Sika
— Paint thinner
— A tender adoration of the art form

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Step one: Prepare your workspace and prepare to foam.

Thrift a piece of furniture that’s the perfect size for your place and just asking to be upcycled, or single out that old mirror in your room that’s ready to be reinvented. Cover the surface you are about to let loose on with protective garbage bags, tarp, paper, etc.

Step two: Do a test run.

Get your gloves on. This stuff is stickier than super glue. Start with a test by spraying the foam to the side of your item in order to get a feel for how the foam comes out.

Step three: Commence foaming!

Get spraying! The foam will expand over time, so as long as you cover the borders of your mirror with foam, it’ll turn out nicely. With your extra gloved hand, you can push the foam slightly to where you need it to go, or pat it for some different texture. Nothing here is permanent until it dries, which happens after 15 minutes. The foam has a mind of its own and takes its own form, so in the end, it all looks pretty much the same even if you try to form it with your gloved hand.

Step four: Putter around.

Once you’ve foamed the entire perimeter of the mirror, wait around a half hour for the foam to dry completely. You can choose to stare and watch the foam slowly expand, or go get a snack.

Step five: Paint prep.

Add layers of paper on the mirror’s reflective surface so that you don’t spray it with paint.

Step six: Unleash the paint.

Grab your spray paint can and go to town. Keep in mind that the closer you get with the spray can, the more likely it is that the paper protecting the mirror will fly away. Spray in strokes and make sure to paint the underside of the foam closest to the mirror surface. If you don’t do this, the mirror will show the nooks and crannies of cream-white foam reflected in the mirror.

Step seven: The big reveal!

Once the paint is dry, remove the paper and uncover the mirror. If you accidentally fully messed up and got paint all over, no worries! There is a magical can of spray that will remove all paint from the mirror—it’s called thinner. (Who would’ve thought?) (Not me.) Anyway, you just spray the thinner on the mirror and wipe away the paint. For-ev-er (to borrow a turn of phrase from Sandlot).

Final takeaways: Did I love the color I chose to paint the mirror? Not really. Maybe I don’t like it at all? Maybe I’ll re-paint it green or yellow. While you’re reading this sentence, I’m on my way to the store to find a different color spray paint.

All-in-all, foaming was a lot easier than I thought. Next time I’ll test out the color of paint on my test foam before I foam the entire mirror. Now that I’ve finished this mirror, I have to attempt some self-control and keep myself from foaming everything else I own, including my own body. (To be clear I’m kidding — no one should do that.)

Happy foaming!

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Low Stakes Hot Take: Coffee Tables Are a Secret Menace Lurking in Your Living Room

Sable Yong — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:37:48 +0000

While Sable normally writes about beauty (and occasionally kissing) for Man Repeller, in the lead up to “Whatever You Want” week, we asked her if there was anything she was itching to write about beyond brow gels, overnight masks, and eye shadow. It turns out, the thing she wanted to write about most was coffee tables… and why they suck.

Home decor has become leagues more creative and Pinterest-ing in our blog-filled world. There’s inspiration at every price point. That said, I’ve personally created enough atrocities with a hot glue gun that I’ve come to accept I’m just never going to be the craft diva I aspired to be. But now that I, and the rest of the country, have little choice but to embrace a homebody lifestyle, I’ve been more invested than ever in my living space and how it makes me feel. It was about a year and half ago, though, when I moved into my own apartment, that I first realized the very elephantine thing that never made sense to me: coffee tables.

After living in a shared space for 10 years, my new apartment was my first opportunity to “curate” a space that could be a residential museum of my most elegant tastes, reflected in the objects and doo-dads I chose to fill it with. Sure, I live in a fifth-floor walk-up, replete with uneven floors and haunted radiators, but they’re my wonky floors and cursed radiators. (And I truly do not miss my former building and its tenants who lived as though they were in a 24-hour Euphoria simulation.)

Perhaps it’s an internalization from the childhood belief that the floor could at any moment become lava… but I don’t understand why the default surface in so many living rooms has to be some land yacht that you can put dinky drinks on. There is but one steadfast rule in my house and that rule is: no coffee tables. Their name suggests their function, of course, but that is irrelevant when you consider that you can place your coffee cup on any flat, level surface within reach. A surface that is not a menace in plain sight.

Smart money is on that glass coffee table getting absolutely smashed for dramatic effect.

Coffee tables come in many forms and sizes but ultimately dominate all rooms, squatting at a height that is only convenient to a seated position, always wider than they are tall. They make you accommodate them, having to do an awkward shimmy to get to your sofa, unless you have a breadth of space to position them thusly out of the way (so, not any NYC apartment within my tax bracket). Do they hold things for you? Sure they do. But they also become a repository for all the cups, magazines, random contents of jean pockets, and other bric-a-brac on its transient journey to its rightful place in your home. The coffee table is like the airport lost and found for possessions mindlessly dropped during a layover.

If you have ever watched a movie featuring a glass coffee table, action (Fight Club) or otherwise (the Arrested Development episode where Mrs. Featherbottom attempts to float down into the living room from a second-floor landing with an umbrella), smart money is on that glass coffee table getting absolutely smashed for dramatic effect. How could anyone witness that time and again and not always see a potential murderer quietly lurking in their living room, delicately holding their art photography tomes, magazines, and beverages?

I am often momentarily wooed by their beauty as they draw the eye like a domestic siren.

As for unintended function, coffee tables are platforms for pets and young children to get into trouble. Anything on top of one becomes fair game for the knocking over or pilfering. I once had a pet rabbit when I lived with a friend in an apartment with a really broad wooden coffee table. When I allowed him to run around out of his cage (necessary for exercise), he’d immediately run to the coffee table and hop on board to harass whatever object caught his eye. This usually meant beverages and snacks. His favorite thing to do would be to rip tea bags out of mugs by their string and whip them across the room with his mouth, which probably would’ve been less accessible if it were on a taller and narrower surface.

Now, I’ve seen some majestic coffee tables that are sculptural works of art. I see them all the time on Instagram and I am often momentarily wooed by their beauty as they draw the eye like a domestic siren. Those are perhaps the most dangerous coffee tables of all, on account of their own inherent fragility, coupled with their ability to karate-chop your shins should they get too close at even a slowed walking pace—a common likelihood considering how they sit in the middle of the goddamn room directly in the pathway of traffic. They know exactly what they are doing.

What coffee tables don’t want you to know is that side tables exist. There are even tables so small and slight that they’re called “drink tables.” I do think drink tables are a bit more prescriptive than may be necessary, but a side table is a glorious thing! It fulfills the function of a coffee table in a much more compact way—and that’s not to say it’s any less aesthetically pleasing either. Especially if you live in a small home, as I do, side tables have been the saving grace of my living room activities. Anything I can do on a coffee table I can do just as well with a side table (eating, charging my phone, placing a book, painting my nails…).

A side table knows where to be so it’s not in the way. A side table gives me space and allows me to roam the living room unencumbered and do my YouTube workouts without having to rearrange the furniture. My shins do not have to live in fear of being accosted, and I do not have to resent the furniture that I have thoughtfully selected. My Instagram explore page may entice me from time to time with its quirky, vintage 80s furniture reproductions and chic Scandinavian minimalist designs but what’s even more beautiful to me is the vast, open space between my sofa and my third re-watching of Hulu’s High Fidelity.

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How to Improve Your Home Office, According to a Chic Sock Designer

Edith Young — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:00:10 +0000

Have you signed up for MR Thoughtline yet? It’s Man Repeller’s new text-based service that lights up phone screens with good bits from around the internet, opportunities to chat with cool people, and digital recesses to help your mind take a break from the news in favor of a recipe, physical activity or, trust us, very useful WFH outfit ideas. Subscribe here.

If this story had a doormat, it would say, “THE REST IS SEARCH HISTORY,” and you might ask where I bought it. Welcome. Take a seat. Would you like something to drink? And would you like to hear the whole story of how I tracked down the Murano glass in which your drink is served? If so, you have come to the right place.

The Rest Is Search History stems from my inherent nosiness: I want to hear about other peoples’ hyper-specific search terms, guarded like sapphires at the Smithsonian, their laborious and surprising journeys down various shopping rabbit holes, and the elaborate shopping strategies they’ve honed over time. This week’s theme is homewares (yesterday, we tracked down Dakota Johnson’s tea set!), and today’s guest is a woman of exquisite taste, Jenni Lee, the sock designer behind Comme Si.

Jenni Lee, Founder & CEO of Comme Si

Your shopping rabbit hole: A floor lamp for my “home office.”

During the day, my apartment gets great natural light through our skylights—our reward for living on the top floor of a walkup—but I’ve been working irregular hours lately (my work day is more spaced out because of my corona feeding schedule), and I want to find a good floor lamp.

Is it possible to be *allergic* to overhead light? Overhead light sparks a visceral reaction from me, and I’m surprised that I don’t own a floor lamp already.

Can you walk me through what going down this rabbit hole entails? For context, my “home office” = my dining/living/sitting/TV room. Our walnut dining table is now a shared desk, and I’ve swapped our matching dining chairs—which need to be replaced—another rabbit hole for another day—with two Herman Miller Cosm chairs that I brought over from my office when it became clear that quarantine would be happening.

I have a logical/methodical approach to making purchase decisions, guided by a Vitruvius + Kondo philosophy: Is it beautiful, substantial, and useful? Does it bring me joy? This will be no different.

It starts with my dream list: What would I buy if budget was not an issue? From there, I try to determine whether it’s worth a) waiting and saving for said dream item (I’ll be saving for an Ettore Sottsass Ultrafagola mirror for years), b) finding an alternative that’s more affordable and serves as a replacement for the dream item, or c) buying something that’s cheap and gets the job done, but isn’t for keeps.

My rabbit hole begins via “digital moodboarding,” a.k.a. Pinterest. I have a pre-existing board for interior inspiration, where I specifically hone in on images with lamps. Before I know it, I’m rapidly clicking to add more images to the board (the “More ideas” feature is very conducive to Alice-ing down the hole). Pinterest reminds me of collecting Pokémon and Sailor Moon trading cards—you see so many things, you want to hurry and catch them all, lest you lose them.

Looking at the board, I realize that lamps have distinct categories by shape, and I need to determine which shape is right for my space.

I try to imagine the personality of the lamp and what the lamp says about me. Does my floor lamp hinge at its midpoint, in the shape of a V? It’s reminiscent of the Pixar lamp, but at five feet tall, it’s not as cute. Do I like the slender sloping body of a U-shaped lamp? Am I a lampshade person? Is it just me or does it feel weird when a lamp with a shade is shorter than you when you’re standing up? Should the lamp be a conversation starter, or should it blend into the background? Can you tell that my moon is in Virgo yet?

On my dream list is a Frances Alder Elkins street lamp, either as a singleton or as a pair. Rather than investing in lamps as art, it seems that going with a well-designed, affordable option is the way to go.

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I Google and Pinterest-search “interior design best lamps,” “floor lamps for designers,” “floor lamp designers” in separate tabs. I open each search result in a new tab, and it takes me to specific design sites like Flos, and retailer sites like Chairish, Lampsplus.com, Ylighting.com, and 1stdibs. Before I know it, I’m also on the desktop version of Instagram, looking through #floorlamps.

I finally narrow my choices down to two options that are artful but still require a few more days of ruminating: the Muller Van Severen standing lamp and a Flos IC Lights F floor lamp.

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What ultimately satiates the quest? As I mark the ideal height of a lamp on the wall, I look up at my framed art and prints and decide that the wall needs a refresh, too. I’ve been staring at the same William Eggleston/Untitled (cocktail on airplane) print for too long. It just reminds me of how much I miss traveling, and inspires me to make another cocktail, for which I do not need additional inspiration.

About six months ago, on a late-night whim, I purchased a vintage Rolex print ad with Yo Yo Ma, and now think that it would look better as a pair or trio of similar-sized frames on the wall. I search eBay and Etsy for vintage print ads: Rolex, Range Rover, Olympics. There’s something aspirational, romantic, and nostalgic about them. I decide to check out with a Chris Evert Rolex ad, and immediately feel a sense of achievement.

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I’m going to sleep on the lamp decision, but I’d invested so much time researching and eye-shopping on the internet it seems wrong to not have something to show for it. It’s kind of like spending hours trying on Manolos and Chanels in Barneys (RIP) and leaving with a $30 hand cream on your way out, because you feel you should leave with something in hand.

Graphics by Lorenza Centi.

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Please Help Us Find Dakota Johnson’s China

Edith Young — Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:27 +0000

The Rest Is Search History stems from my inherent nosiness: I want to hear about other peoples’ hyper-specific search terms, guarded like sapphires at the Smithsonian, their laborious and surprising journeys down various shopping rabbit holes, and the elaborate shopping strategies they’ve honed over time. Today’s guest is my dear friend Harling Ross, ravenous to know the answer to one question: “Who the hell makes Dakota Johnson’s china???”

Harling Ross, brand director at Man Repeller

Your shopping rabbit hole: Dakota Johnson’s china

Can you walk me through what going down this rabbit hole entails? Thank you so much for asking! Kindly gird your loins. In the beginning of March, I—like many others who consume the internet for breakfast every morning—watched Dakota Johnson’s home tour video on Architectural Digest. The video is memorable for many reasons, including the rather charmingly unkempt landscaping, and a seating card with Patti Smith’s phone number on it, but there is one thing in particular that made a permanent impression on my brain goo: Dakota’s china. It’s hot pink and navy, which sounds terrible but in this case is excellent—likewise for the dishes’ texture, which can best be described as “mottled.” The overarching aesthetic is something akin to tie-dye, or paint randomly splotched on a canvas. At the five minute mark of the video, Dakota admits that she never thought she would be a “dish person” until this particular set of china came into her life: “I mean, can you stand it?,” she asks, holding up a navy and pink-splattered mug. “They’re the coolest.”

No, I couldn’t stand it!!!! I couldn’t stand how cool these plates and saucers and mugs were. So I immediately launched a quest to discover their origins, in hopes that I might procure a similar set for myself. I started by Googling the obvious: ”Dakota Johnson dishes.” “Dakota Johnson Architectural Digest dishes.” “Dakota Johnson L.A. home tour dishes.” I didn’t find any information about the china, but I did find what is seemingly the only 100% nice thread on Reddit to ever exist, populated by a group of commenters who all agree that Dakota is “adorable” and her home is “serene” (I highly recommend reading through them—it’s healing).

I then resorted to less-than-ideal search terms like “tie-dye plates” and “paint splotch plates.” Again, no dice, though they did lead me to discover Este Ceramiche’s delightful splatter motif, not to mention an excuse to scroll through endless pages of china patterns on Mary Mahoney.

What ultimately satiates the quest? I ended up posting a photo of Dakota’s plates in Instagram Stories and asking for help. Almost immediately, my friend Susan Alexandra texted me a link to these very fun floral enamel bowls, which were so close in spirit to what I was looking for that I felt a spark of optimism. Shortly thereafter, Madeline O’Malley, market editor at Architectural Digest, responded that she would check the fact sheets to see if any info was listed for them, which caused my optimism to double in size. Prematurely, unfortunately, since no information was listed. However, she did supply me with a clue in the form of a hunch: “I bet they’re vintage Majolica.”

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I looked through all 40 pages of the search results from the keywords “majolica set” on Etsy, and though I didn’t find Dakota Johnson’s plates, I did find some incredible gems. Like these turquoise plates, and these deep green teacups, and this coordinated set of tray and jars, and this pitcher. I even found myself hankering after a set of Majolica oyster plates, despite the fact that I don’t even like oysters. Every single one of these links went into my “bookmarks” folder, which I suppose would indicate that the quest continues–more satiated than when it began, but still hankering for a taste of something slightly closer to The One. The bad news is that I haven’t found it yet. The good news is that I’ve got the benefit of time: Since my wedding has officially been postponed to next summer, I have a whole extra year to tinker with my registry.

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Juice Squeezers, Steamers, and More: 7 Crucial Kitchen Upgrades (But What Do We Know?)

Gyan Yankovich — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:00:13 +0000

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In the back of my journal, I’ve been keeping a list of everything that’s going to remind me of quarantine: Alison Roman’s shallot pasta, the opening music in Animal Crossing, and these Outdoor Voices shorts I’ve been wearing almost every day. That list also includes spicy margaritas—made with one part tequila, one part Cointreau, one part lime juice, and sliced jalapeño—which I’ve been making every Friday night.

My Friday cocktail hour is one of the best parts of my week—the sound of ice cubes shaking inside a Mason jar delivers instant end-of-the-week calm. But here’s the thing: One part lime juice is a lot of lime juice—like just as much lime juice as tequila!—and I dread squeezing limes. It’s worse than you think: My hands would end up raw and rashy (is a lime allergy a thing?), and I’d lose a considerable amount of juice down my arms. Suitably inspired, I started researching the best juice squeezer on the market. I was subsequently thrilled to discover a recommendation from none other than Bon Appetit’s Chris Morocco: the Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer. Obviously, I ordered it immediately.

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This nifty $20 juicer was everything I could have hoped for and! more! With barely any effort, lime halves are squeezed into cute lil’ flat discs, every drop of juice collected and ready to be mixed with tequila. I’ve also used it on lemons and plan to test it out with a small orange ASAP. The little utensil has single handedly taken my Friday night routine from perfect-once-I-get-these-damn-limes-juiced to consistently excellent start to finish.

In an effort to spread the word about my juicer—and potentially find something else new to try along the way—I asked the team to share their favorite kitchen utensil.

A steamer basket that won’t leave you with soggy, sad veggies

Price: $8
Recommended by: Jasmin
When did you buy this and, most importantly, why? My mum actually bought this for me. At first I was like, “Surely just boiling your veg is fine enough?” But this actually makes it so much easier! Never over-boiled, and the clean-up is minimal!
What’s your favorite thing to make with it? I’ll usually steam broccoli, green beans, asparagus, etc., while the main part of the meal is cooking (maybe some baked salmon), so when I’m ready to plate up, the veg is good to go. Recently I’ve also been tossing my vegetables in oil, salt, and lemon, too—not groundbreaking but definitely delicious.
Who would you recommend this item for? Someone with saucepans deep enough to fit a steamer basket and still close the lid.

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A silicone baking mat that will save your sheet pan

Price: $21.95
Recommended by: Tiffany
When did you buy this and, most importantly, why? This glossy mat nestles in the bottom of your baking tray and catches all the oily-sticky bits that would normally bake onto your sheet pan to form food rocks that need to be chiseled off—use this and you’ll never have to scrub your sheet pan again.
What’s your favorite thing to make with it? Mostly I roast veggies on it, but I’ve used it for everything from baking cookies to making pizza. Recently I’ve been baking tarts using it—this Roasted Mushroom and Butternut Squash Tart from NYT Cooking was a good one.
Who would you recommend this item for? Do you love eating, but hate washing up? Use this! Hate waste? Use this to cut down on single-use baking parchment. Francophile? This silky mat was developed for French patisseries, so you can live your best Julie & Julia fantasies without leaving your home. (Stanley Tucci not included.)

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The rounded-tip paring knife from this very good Wusthof set

Price: The set is $19.95
Recommended by: Leandra
When did you buy this and, most importantly, why? I took this knife from my mom’s house one weekend two summers ago, I am pretty sure, after acknowledging how good it was at cutting shit: an apple, a slice of baguette from a loaf, and parmesan cheese from a pretty big block, all in an hour’s work.
What’s your favorite thing to make with it? Apparently I am supposed to be using it to peel, cut, and mince, but because the blade is so sharp and the knife is so light, I basically use it to cut everything from raw fish (and other forms of protein) to bread or onions–so while there is no one particular food that I love to make with it, the knife plays a role in basically everything that comes out of my kitchen. I am sure this is a gigantic faux pas (or as I like to call it, a fax piss), but I didn’t even know what a paring knife was before this, so I prefer to call it progress.
Who would you recommend this item for? Anyone who is aware they are in a bad relationship–cut that shit!

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A microplane that makes zesting a breeeeeze

Price: $14.95
Recommended by: Elizabeth
When did you buy this and, most importantly, why? Three weeks before I wrote this story, which goes into great detail about my love for it. I’d seen it on a NYT YouTube video of necessary pantry essentials. (Also, my mom has three.)
What’s your favorite thing to make with it? Basically everything, from sweet potatoes to yogurt to cake to sparkling water to garlic, which produces an aromatic, creamy garlic paste. I’ve also used it to grate chocolate over ice cream and nutmeg over a cocktail. Everything!
Who would you recommend this item for? Anyone who takes photos of their foods. But also, anyone who loves a citrusy burst in their dishes, snacks, desserts, and drinks.

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A stainless steel tea kettle that will calm you the f— down

Price: $31.25
Recommended by: Mikaela
When did you buy this and, most importantly, why? My family bought this tea kettle after moving to St. Louis 15 years ago—we were excited to match all our utensils to our fancy new kitchen, with stainless steel appliances. For the last three months, it’s been used about six times a day. I guess tea is our chosen coping mechanism.
What’s your favorite thing to make with it? Earl Grey tea with a splash of Coffeemate creamer
Who would you recommend this item for? It’s perfect for the dehydrated and H2O averse who must be coerced into drinking water. Try it scalding and steeped with plants; your pores will thank me.

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A marble mortar and pestle perfect for smashed avocado lovers

Price: On sale for $23.95!
Recommended by: Marisa
When did you buy this and, most importantly, why? This was actually a housewarming gift from my mom a few apartments back. I love a homemade guacamole moment, and this set was the perfect tool for the task.
What’s your favorite thing to make with it? Any sort of smashed avocado. It’s also a great vehicle for mashing garlic, crushing spices for a homemade blend, or crafting pesto/aioli/chimichurri/the like.
Who would you recommend this item for? The smashed-avo lover with arms of steel and a penchant for marble decor.

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5 Lamps, 1 Perfect Shower Curtain, and a Smeg Milk Frother: Might I Suggest Making a Home Decor Registry?

Edith Young — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:00:50 +0000

As I’ve watched movies in quarantine, the tracking shots of bedroom set design keep catching my eye: Enid’s teenage, Tavi-Gevinson-esque paradise in Ghost World and a smoky library belonging to a dog named Peabody in Rocky & Bullwinkle, in particular.

I have tentative plans to move house when such a thing is possible, and as someone without much furniture of my own, I’m basically starting from scratch. Which is sort of liberating! And also intimidating! But mostly, right now, it’s entertaining and soothing to window-shop online, and to make a list of things I like, arrange furniture configurations in my head (furniture-moving being less sweaty when you’re just doing it in your mind), and be the architect of a mental compartment where hope for the future can live.

With this on my mind, I decided that making my own occasion-less “registry” for home decor purchases would be a fancy way of reframing this shopping strategy shared by a MR reader:

Usually, I maintain a similar system to Kate’s—I keep a list in my phone of things I’ve wanted to buy and then I let it cool off before I even so much as click “add to cart.” (Right now, this list reads: Dimes’ Emotional Eating cookbook, a Polo Ralph Lauren button-down, a Thousand bike helmet, a mini-trampoline, English Breakfast tea, a refill of hyaluronic acid from The Ordinary.)

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I also have a folder on my desktop called “Things I thought about buying.” Often, dropping a screenshot into that gorge is sufficient satiation. Before granting myself re-entry to the folder, I remind myself of this sobering line from Cynthia Zarin’s book, An Enlarged Heart: “I was in the midst of the years in which I didn’t know that desire is infinitely replaceable.” That usually halves the list, at least.

If you’re in the market for home goods and appliances, consider the personal registry as the next step of this shopping strategy—after an item has been vetted, considered, reconsidered, and it still provokes desire and proves to be necessary, then it can be promoted to The Registry.

I’ve instated a personal registry because, from a pragmatic financial standpoint, I’m not going to be able to buy a bunch of this stuff for a while or all at once. But it’s nice to feel a) like I have a firm shopping list to slowly tick things off of, and b) really certain about which home items warrant the investment. The organization incentivizes me to budget with intention. I like it because it’s an evergreen document with no time peg. Plus, now I’ll have an answer whenever my grandmother asks me what I’d like for my birthday.

Because the registry isn’t a list of immediate action items, a little daydreaming is allowed (because I make the rules). The list can have some moonshot ideas alongside some more reasonable aspirations. My daydreaming takes the form of a modular Pierre Charpin slice sofa, a Katie Stout centaur lamp or the Togo lounge that evokes a docile Shar-Pei. Why not play a little dream house? I can figure out why I like what I like and look for less expensive dupes, rummage around eBay or scout for secondhand pieces. (Easier than it sounds, I think. I turned on a $200 price maximum on The RealReal and found this Kartell shelving…. And I’m pretty sure this is a Mies van der Rohe chair.)

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Harling Ross has, notoriously, always been a year older than I am. This arrangement has serious advantages: I like to do things a year behind Harling in order to glean wisdom from her trials, tribulations, and successes. I recommend finding a friend who is one year older and one year more advanced in your life stage than you are, who can function as a sort of salad strainer of life experiences for you. For example, when Harling’s furniture took months to trickle in, her short-to-medium term solution was to order a few bean bag chairs as interim furniture. Taking a page out of her book, I immediately bookmarked Moonpod for the same purposes (they are offering 50% off for healthcare workers right now, btw). Non-sequitur but imagine getting one of these supersized bunny-shaped lounges for Easter?

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To keep the registry on task, I added all of the elements I think I’ll need, so I can find solutions at my own pace, like so:

If I didn’t do this, you can be sure that I’d just buy 17 Gantri lamps in rapid succession and nothing else. Speaking of which, these are all the lamps that are vying for my attention:

This one that looks like it’s integral to a search party
This extremely adaptable Bollard pendant going for the delightfully low price of $29.99
A lamp that moonlights as a tiny toadstool, to go with my tiny fungal EQ3 lamp
Any of these Noguchi lamps, picked at random while blindfolded is fine
These table lamps by Fatboy that would’ve made Thomas Edison himself squeal, I’ll bet

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And some other ideas gestating on the list:

Chairs for dining with multiple people solution: Lumber Club Marfa stools, made by a woodworking club of 7-14 year-old girls in West Texas? Or these Philippe Malouin Ace stools that could double as bedside tables?
Nonstick pan: I got the Great Jones Small Fry for my parents and I love it—I just realized they make a Large Fry, too. And I recently heard about the Our Place Always Pan, which looks intriguing.
Full-length mirror: Moonshot, Gustaf Westman’s curvy mirrors. Or a vintage restoration by Glare Goods?
For a desk turned dining table: There is something appealing about the proportions of this outdoor terrazzo table from CB2 (and about the idea of using it inside). And about creating a chaotic tableau by going all in on Crow Canyon Home splatterware.
Shower curtain: I’m trying to take my own advice here. Never thought I’d say these words but these shower curtains are perfect!!!
To be quite clear, the thing I’m most excited about on this list is a Smeg milk frother.
Closely followed by a Smeg toaster.

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Hashing these ideas out in list form also helps me see how cohesive or incohesive these items would be together. And then there’s the not-so-necessary stuff that I’ve bookmarked, which shrieks “variety is the spice of life!”:

For some reason, I have an emotional attachment to this Normann jug at my grandparents’ house.
A striped Tekla bathrobe.
This bite-size speaker, admittedly for its eye-candy value.
Prints by big name photographers and artists via Pictures for Elmhurst and Dream Sequence, the proceeds of which go toward local New York hospitals and charities for people affected by coronavirus.
There are so many beautiful transparent teapots. This one is typeset in Comic Sans.

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It’s all a work-in-progress, but it’s the kind of stagnated yet future-forward daydreaming I can enjoy right now—big plans and lofty ideas with the blank canvas of a hypothetical studio apartment as my oyster. If you want to give it a whirl and replicate a full-immersion browsing experience, I recommend playing this song that Haruomi Hosono composed as background music for Muji stores, and which Ezra Koenig eventually sampled for the recent Vampire Weekend album.

Feature photos by Heidi’s Bridge

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How to Thrive in a Small Space, According to 6 People Who Really Know

Harling Ross — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:00:30 +0000

As grateful as I am that I can work from home during this period of social isolation, I didn’t realize it would be a fairly challenging adjustment. This misconception was reinforced by my “grass is always greener” mentality that it actually… might be kind of nice? I assumed I would be hyper-productive with work, now that I no longer would need to leave the house or step into a meeting or spend all day on set for a shoot. I assumed I would take advantage of the opportunity to get a little extra sleep. I assumed Austin and I would revel in each other’s company.

Instead, I’ve found it hard to approach my work as effectively as I did at the office, I’ve woken up earlier than usual every day because I’m anxious, and Austin has been working until 1:00 a.m.—so we haven’t exactly been spending quality time together, despite the irony that we haven’t been more than 10 feet apart. (Last night, I asked him if he, too, feels like the walls of our one-bedroom apartment appear to be contracting an inch every morning we’re confined here, like that scene in Star Wars with the trash compactor).

My inexperience with the whole “working and living in a small space with another person for an indefinite period” is definitely showing, so I turned to the Man Repeller community for advice. Below are some salient tips for how to handle an unexpected situation like this with grace, from people who’ve had a bit more practice.

1. Pick a Designated Work Space

Advice from Olivia, who lives in a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle with her husband:

“When I first moved to Seattle, I worked as a freelance graphic designer for a year, which meant that 90% of my time was spent in my small apartment. Something that helped me so much then, and is helping me once again, is picking a chair or desk or area that is my designated ‘work space.’ When I’m in bed, in the kitchen, or anywhere else, I’m ‘home,’ and when I sit on my designated chair, it’s like I’m stepping into my ‘office.’ It helps me to focus on work when I need to, and relax and get my mind off work when I don’t.”

2. Maintain a Routine

Advice from Ella, who lives alone in a small New York City apartment:

“I’ve worked from home both as a remote employee and recently as a freelancer, going on over five years now. My advice is to try and stick to a schedule. Wake up, have breakfast, take a shower, and get dressed (you can wear comfy clothes, obviously, but get out of your pajamas from last night). Take an actual lunch break, and watch that episode of your favorite soap opera, or read a chapter in a book. Cut yourself off from email whenever the office would typically close up.”

3. Reward Yourself With Creative Bursts

Advice from Kay, a high school student who lives in a 300-square-foot studio apartment with her mom:

“Since my school is currently closed, I’m at home almost 24/7, and my mom (a nurse) is home three days out of the week. Something that has helped me spend so much time indoors is balancing out my schoolwork with creative activities. Every time I have to write something down or do a worksheet to scan and turn in for school, I draw or paint on the back of the paper. It’s not the most revolutionary tip, but letting myself do one creative task after every work task can be so incentivizing.”

4. Clearly Delineate “Work Life” From “Home Life”

Advice from Taylor, who works from home alongside her husband in a two-bedroom apartment in Delray Beach:

“For many people, the post-work commute provides an opportunity to transition mentally between work life and home life. I’ve found it beneficial to recreate the same effect by doing something every day to separate these two things. For example, I typically shower right after I finish work, which has the same therapeutic effect for me.”

5. Set Boundaries

Advice from Kendall, who lives with two other women in a 2.5-bedroom apartment in Sydney:

“It’s great if you’re super close with the people or person you live with, but that also makes emotional boundaries all the more important. My roommates and I try to avoid ‘brain dumping’ on each other at the end of a hard day without checking in first to see if the recipient is in a place to hear it, so no one feels overwhelmed or burdened. It’s easy to absorb everything that’s going on in each other’s lives by virtue of proximity, but sometimes you’re better off venting to someone you don’t live with.”

5. Don’t Ignore Your Desires

Advice from Avril, who lives and works from home with her partner in a one-bedroom apartment in Barcelona:

“I’m a sexologist, so my advice is to get in tune with your sense of desire. Most of the time, desiring a partner is precipitated by distance, but living in close quarters—especially during a situation like this—makes that difficult to come by. No matter how you’re feeling, positive sexual communication is key. I encourage people to use ‘I’ statements—for example, telling your partner, ‘With everything going on right now, I’m just not feeling very horny lately’ or if you’re experiencing rejection from your partner, you can lead with something like, ‘I feel undesirable when my advances are dismissed and want to have a conversation about that.’ I also think it’s important to keep in mind that even though events and concerts are cancelled and bars are closed, pleasure is not cancelled. Don’t underestimate the potential impact of scheduling time to connect with your partner, whether that means having sex or just holding hands on the couch.”

6. Celebrate Your Productivity

Advice from Gabriella, who works freelance out of a small apartment in Copenhagen where she lives with her boyfriend:

“I definitely recommend installing a time tracker on your browser. I use Clockify and have the extension in Chrome. It shows me how much I ACTUALLY work every day and on which projects. I love to look at the weekly and monthly reports, too, to see where my time goes. I even have a ‘project’ for self/professional development, so I can log my time spent working on this aspect of my career—applying for jobs, finding conferences, updating LinkedIn, online learning, etc. I feel very productive at the end of the day, seeing how much I accomplished.”

Anyone else have tips to share? Sound off in the comments.

Feature photos by Heidi’s Bridge.

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How to Host an Extra-Cozy Friendsgiving

Harling Ross — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:43:50 +0000

In partnership with Zappos, celebrating their new Cozy Shop.

When I lived with roommates, we established a tradition of having people over for a Friendsgiving dinner right before the actual Thanksgiving holiday. The first time we hosted was, as they say, a “learning experience.” Not only did we spend almost the entire day scrambling to finish up last minute to-dos in a total frenzy, but we also decided to cook a traditional meal entirely by ourselves in our tiny kitchen, despite the fact that none of us had any experience cooking a turkey. On top of that, we spent hours cleaning up and stowing away copious leftovers after our guests had left. Afterward I was so tired I felt like I’d just run a marathon, even though I’ve never run a marathon and I’m sure those who have will attest that mopping up crusted-over gravy is not akin to the experience, but nonetheless, I felt I’d earned a Gatorade sponsorship or something.

The silver lining (and here’s your annual reminder that there always is one) was that our rather harrowing Friendsgiving debut prepared us beautifully for all our subsequent Friendsgivings to follow. We modified a few things the following year in order to achieve our ideal vibe, which is, in a few words, cozy as a bear in July. Not too fussy. Warm and inviting. Super chill and comfy. At this point, I like to think we’ve more or less perfected the art.

My expertise now extends to the perfect Friendsgiving attire, too, and this year it can be found in Zappos’ new Cozy Shop, which boasts a wide array of extremely pettable pieces, from toasty fleece jackets to head-hugging beanies. Scroll below for a veteran’s guide to throwing a cozy feast your friends won’t forget, paired with snug-as-a-bug outfits from Zappos.

The Party “Prep”: No Fuss, Just Candles

Your best friends don’t give two hoots if you fluffed your pillows and polished your sink handles, I assure you. Instead of cleaning your apartment top to bottom, do some (very) light tidying, turn the lights low (the better to hide your tangled cable wires, my dear), and light enough candles to do your sweet sixteenth birthday cake justice. I recommend doing so at least half an hour before guests arrive so the whole space will smell gorgeous by the time they start to trickle in.

The Dress Code: Something Soft

Save high heels and cinched-in party dresses for December–now is the time for cuddling yourself by way of your closet. Tell your friends to wear their coziest ensembles. Suggestions include: fuzzy Birkenstocks with sparkly socks, velvety corduroys, and sweaters moonlighting as scarves. This is your opportunity to prove that “aesthetically pleasing” and “supremely comfortable” are not mutually exclusive.

The New Tradition: Dessert First, Please and Thank You

Much like watching TV late on a weeknight or spending so much time in the bath that your fingers turn into prunes, eating dessert before dinner is a cozy adult privilege that is very much worth indulging in once and awhile. I would recommend asking your friends to bring enough little desserts that you’ll have a real smorgasbord on your hands. Lay everything out on a table, disseminate some forks, and dig in like mom isn’t watching (because she’s not!!!!!!).

The Main Meal: Permission Granted to Order Takeout

If you’re an experienced cook and feel up to the task of meal prepping for a crew, I salute you. But if you, like me, rarely cook more than a scrambled egg, then Friendsgiving dinner is not the time to get ambitious. You have enough to do what with all the hosting and candle lighting. Skip cooking and order takeout–whatever makes you feel cozy, whether that be traditional turkey and stuffing or an extra-large pepperoni pizza. Whatever you decide on, dish it out onto some cute plates and your guests will be just as delighted as if you’d spent all day with a baster in hand.

The After Party: Cozy Couch Time

I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do after a cozy and decadent Friendsgiving dinner is “go out.” I’m in the zone! The cozy zone! Why would I interrupt that by prematurely leaving the confines of a warm apartment, while I’m still basking in the sweet sweet thrill of wearing my favorite sweater and eating pie before protein, to venture forth into a cold, loud, sticky bar? No no no, take my advice and revel in the cozy zone for as long as you can. Make your after party a couch party. Drink hot beverages. Tuck your feet under your shins. Do a puzzle. Rest your cheek on your friends’ shoulders. Steep yourself, teabag-style, in the coziness for as long as you can.

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Photographer: Marley Rizzuti
Stylist: Harling Ross
Styling Assistant Share Koech
Models: Margaret Sohn, Tiffany Leyla, and Yel Rennalls of We Speak Models
Makeup: Jenna Scavone
Hair: Sergio Estrada
Photo Assistant: Erik Rasmussen
Prop Stylist: Andrea C. Parra
Market and Production Assistance: Juliana Salazar

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