Issue #292 - November 18, 2022

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A cozy dose of comfort for your inbox. A weekly newsletter with musings on and recommendations for downtime.

Love the idea of a gratitude tree - via @houselarsbuilt.

Anyone else feeling “in it” this time of year? You know, that period before the holidays where everything feels a little frenzied, and that you’re racing to get to something but it’s all a little blurry? Hopefully today’s edition is an antidote to that, full of stuff to buy, watch, cook, or maybe just eat some potato chips. Whatever your method of getting to the finish line is, we support it. —Team GNI

P.S. Surprise! We've got two holiday gift guides ready for your perusal and we've got lots more where that came from. Look out for more in your inbox in the coming weeks.

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This Week's Picks

How did we not know this? Why you should cut your potato chip bag from the BOTTOM.
Such a good idea: Culture Study has created a super smart Google Form on how your friends and community can help during personal emergencies and tough times. More on the project here.
Back! Season two of The Sex Lives of College Girls on HBO seems… even raunchier.
Sick of all your suits? Andie’s new Lagos collection will bring the sunshine (even in the dead of winter). 15% off for new customers using code RESORT15! Valid for 1 week. *Sponsor
The greatest debate of the holiday season: Are you yay or nay on chocolate + orange? What about in ice cream sandwich form?
We love it every year: Food52’s Mugs52 is back with all your bespoke ceramic needs.
Some early gifting ideas for you (lots more coming next week)!
- Our gift guide for the guys!
- Gifts for your friends (all under $75)
- For a super easy framing option: We like Mixtiles peel-and-stick photo frames when you have a lot of photos of the same kind (ie photos from a trip, family photos, etc.)
- For coffee table book aspirations: Punk Ikebana looks like the kind of book you just have to leaf through.
- For the coolest repurposed lunch bag: We use these spices all the time, but we’re mostly here for the illustrated gift bag.
- For super vibe-y dinner parties: These colorblock candles. Love.
- For a classy vessel to put your toothbrush: Space-saving and cool colors to choose from!
- For cocktail nights: Or for when you want a fancy water glass.
- For stocking stuffers: Hand-painted temporary tattoos of very cute animals.
- For making a statement… in sock form: These super comfortable knee-highs.
And a few Thanksgiving recipe ideas: Cranberry pie forever. These brussels sprouts should offer a needed zing to the meal—there’s mustard, capers, anchovies, and vinegar. A great and classic root vegetable au gratin (just make sure there’s a couch for you to crash on after). Make-ahead brown butter in ice cube trays. Clever!

This week's Sponsor:

Got a mid-winter beach vacay booked? Or perhaps a getaway somewhere with a hot tub?

This calls for a new swimsuit, obvs. Andie’s new resort collection—The Lagos Diaries—is inspired by the Portuguese destination, a walled old town with vibrant Atlantic waters, cliffs, and sandy coves. Think: deep evergreen, oceanic blue, and botanical motifs across a limited-edition set of suits.

The Molokai, for example, is constructed with sleek and flattering ribbed fabric, features a scoop neck and a removable belt. It comes in three always in-season colorways: evergreen, black, and marlin blue. The Kauai tank top and bikini bottoms, on the other hand, provide plenty of coverage with the convenience of a two piece—plus, it comes in an ivory palm print that just screams “I’m on vacation.”

15% off for new customers using code RESORT15 (valid for 1 week).

Channeling this coziness. Image source

This Week's Reads

Is falling asleep to TV really so bad? (Vulture)
Ask your grandma about her childhood (The Atlantic)
A very good profile-meets-house-tour with author Jason Reynolds (LitHub)
The Orca and the Spider: A beautiful essay on motherhood, community, grief, loss and how to show up for people (The Offing)
What it takes to run a day-care center (The Cut)
You can’t teach hope, but you can cultivate it (My Sweet Dumb Brain)

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issue #292: caring for others, gifting teasers, fun socks 🧦

This Week's Picks

Got a mid-winter beach vacay booked? Or perhaps a getaway somewhere with a hot tub?

This Week's Reads

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issue #291: delicious morsels for your weekend

issue #290: low-stakes arts and crafts for slowing down ✂️

issue #289: all the best fall cookbooks 🍁

issue #288: books perfect for fall, midnights, and writing 🌜

issue #287: really fancy candles for really cozy times 🕯

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