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Midway through my brother’s trip, I was chatting with our neighbor, who asked: “How’s your brother’s visit going?” I responded in the vague and automatic way one does with something like: “Oh, great, great; it’s so nice to spend time with family.” He replied: “It seems that way. It’s been beautiful, you know — the only thing we hear coming from your house is laughter.” I was moved by this outsider’s assessment of our time together. There have been so many late nights sitting on the back patio, picking crabs or idling over glasses of wine, and they have always...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission. You know that feeling when your two favorite musicians collaborate (mine would be Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers) and worlds collide in a wonderful, tangible way? Or when That’s So Sweet Life of Hannah Montana aired on Disney Channel? The palpable excitement behind these partnerships is how I feel about the new Birkenstock X STAUD collection. Both brands have loyal consumers that rave about their fashionable and functional pieces—put the two together and you have a winning combination. The...

Overloaded with tender beef pieces, lots of fresh vegetables, and a scrumptiously sweet yet savory sauce, this quick and easy beef lo mein recipe is the perfect healthier (and cheaper) version of this takeout favorite. I’ve shared my vegetarian lo mein recipe before, which is a weeknight fave when I feel like takeout but don’t want to spend the money. It’s a copycat version of PF Chang’s lo mein, which my husband and daughter absolutely LOVE. This time, I’m sharing a beef lo mein recipe. It’s similar, but we’re using fresh vegetables instead of frozen vegetables. You can use any...

Choosing the best baseboard can be quite a doozy due to the factors you should consider and the numerous available options in the market today. However, in this article, we will be discussing two of the most commonly used: wood and tile baseboards.  These two main baseboard options lie about six variations and determine which one offers the best results in aesthetics and functionality. Primarily if you use it in the bathroom, it goes without saying that moisture will be a significant factor. As such, all fixtures that you’ll incorporate into this area of the house must tolerate exposure to...

My brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew have been staying with us for the past ten days. They now live in Trondheim, Norway and as in-person visits have grown thin on the ground, for the past ten days, I have been unplugged from everything but their company and the care of my children. I have felt during this time a pre-emptive nostalgia, as though anticipating the burst of a bubble before the sphere has even been fully enclosed. I tell myself to stop. To sit in the moment. To absorb my wide-eyed niece, shucking peas straight from Mr. Magpie’s garden into...