My Friend’s Incredible Tortilla Soup [image: Liz Libre soup group] Six years ago, my friend Liz had the brilliant idea to start a soup group to help us get through a long, dark winter. [ima...

ziti chickpeas with sausage and kale We jokingly call these meaty, greeny, cheesy, beany, spicy baked chickpeas because, well, internet recipe naming conventions make us laugh but I really t...

The Best Turntables Under 100 (2025 Budget Picks + Expert Tips) Introduction Looking for a turntable that won’t break the bank but still delivers great sound? You’re in the right place. While 100 is a tight budget for...

TOMATO SOUP WITH SPICY SAUSAGE AND ORZO Less of my friends are having babies and needing deliverable meals these days, but there will always be something happening in life when it feels good t...

Lottie + Doof Gift Guide 2024 Galvanized Tin Vase by Fabien Cappello One of my favorite shops, Gardenheir, sells these wonderful vases by Fabien Cappello. I love Cappello’s work and his...

SFGirl Says Farewell. A free post—I’ve come to the difficult decision that it’s time to hang up my Substack, so this is a heartfelt thank you and see you later.

Happy Weekend + Links! Hey friends and happy weekend! Hope your start to December is going well. Just popping in here on the old blog to catch up with any followers that are ...

Hand-Quilted Coasters Get ready for those shorter days and cooler nights by adding a little warmth and color to your home or next gathering. We partnered with Fiskars to use the...

Couscous Salad with Charred Corn and Basil We planted far too much zucchini this year. Six plants to be exact (fools!), which is a lot for two people (our kids won’t touch it). So in truth I’ve be...

All The Things You Need To Remember When Going To North Korea If you are planning a trip here, it's best that you take a moment to know how you should behave here or at the very least, familiarize yourself with wha...

Creating Balance with Getaway It must have been May or June when Getaway first popped up on my radar. Their tiny cabins nestled in... The post Creating Balance with Getaway appeared f...

15 Years: Farewell and Thank You Our 2019 Design*Sponge team: Sofia Tuovinen, Garret Fleming, Kristina Gill, Caitlin Kelch, Grace Bonney, Kelli Kehler, Lauren Day and Erin Austen Abbott. ...

Hangtown Fry Oh, hi. I've been having a hard time lately, and concurrently, making life difficult for those around me. Friday night, Matt said something like, "I kn...

September! [image: Sept 2018 desktop calendar] Time to change your desktop calendar. Better late than never! And it's my birthday tomorrow so I couldn't not post my mo...

The Awl, 2009-2018 The Awl was born of the following thoughts: What if there were a website with a wealth of resonant, weird, important, frightening and amusing bits of news ...

Decorate With Greens + Blues From Neptune Hola amigos! ¿Que pasa?! I’m back from Barcelona and all I can think about is green and blue! If…

Grown Up Strawberry Shortcake Shake Once the weather starts to warm up every year, it’s time to catch up on the things I’ve missed all winter long–creamy milkshakes, cold cocktails and fresh ...

Rita Chan Interiors It's all sun and sea in this SoCal home by Rita Chan Interiors, a Manhattan Beach interior designer known for her clean, coastal style! Fi...

slaw & order: sweet and sour coconut coleslaw with mint, coconut, and dates I’ve had my foot surgery (a tricorrectional osteotomy if you want to know more) and I’m in the midst of convalescing. The surgery went well despite having ...

The buick ohana 2014 I’m so bad…..and i apologize that i never blog anymore…….. life is busy but still no excuse. I thought i would just pop in and do a little update on our li...

Modern Home, Natural Christmas Now this is my kinda home, and my kinda Christmas. Home to a family of four, it's been decked out for the holidays by interior designer, Sophie Burke. I...

Small Space Kitchens Dos Essential tips to maximizing storage in a very small kitchen. – Base units play a particularly important part in organizing storage space. – Additional spa...

Farmer's Market Squash Today's loot from the farmer's market. I had no idea how many types of squash there are until today. I saw tons of French varieties, heirlooms and look ...