Nicole Ziza Bauer

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Editor’s Note: There’s something magical about a home that truly reflects its owner—a space that feels deeply personal, rooted in memory, and in harmony with its surroundings. That’s exactly the feeling you get stepping into Lily Riesenfeld’s thoughtfully curated home, featured in Sense of Place, a stunning book by my dear friend Caitlin Flemming and her mother, Julie Goebel.

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. We long for the feeling all winter. Bright sun on bare arms, a breeze blowing through dappled shade, and the first ripe berries spotted at the farmer’s market. When warm weather finally returns, there’s no better way to meet it than with a picnic. And the good news is that the best ones don’t require much planning at all. This picnic packing list is built around that idea.

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. There are a dozen reasons to read a book, and a dozen more to decide what makes one truly great. For me, it’s not just about beautiful writing or a clever plot (though I love both). A great book is one that pierces the fourth wall—not between author and character, but inside of me. It’s the kind of story that doesn’t just offer escape, but subtly reframes how I see my own life.