How are you spending your holidays? I boarded a plane alone in New York. Meet friends and eat lasagnaAnd the boys and I are going to spend some time together now. I hope you are having a great week. I know the holidays can bring a variety of emotions! First of all, I would like to thank you for being here. We are so grateful for this warm and wonderful community. If you’re in the mood for a blog read, we’ve rounded up some of the best posts of the year…
at style The category featured women’s weekly outfits including the brilliant doctor and author Shirlene Obuobi and tall girl Erika Veurink. We asked our friends to share their ‘hero’ outfits and the ones that make them feel sexy. We’ve finally revealed the shoes we’ve spotted all over New York. (Hint: Top photo!)
at beauty Welcome to the category. Congratulations to three CoJ readers on their hair makeovers. worst Hair day? Here are the best beauty products I’ve used all year. Nine women sport gray hair. Moreover, my heart burst when I saw the photos of the eight readers who I felt were the most beautiful.
at food Raise your glass to the categories for recipes ranging from four Trader Joe’s hacks, morning cookies to pack in your backpack, and easy dinners Jannelle makes on repeat. My friend Adam revealed his seven rules for being a great dinner party host, and I taught my kids how to talk at dinner. If you’re still hungry, we’re sharing recipes recommended by 11 readers.
at relationship Category Catherine Newman wondered ‘Am I drinking too much?’ And I shared the best advice I’ve heard in a long time and my best dating rules. We asked the big questions. What have CoJ readers taught you, and what do you think will happen when you die? And to tug at the heartstrings, the couples revealed their marriage proposals and Jannelle shared a career change that left her in tears. Finally, Christine Pride wrote about feeling ‘black enough’. Xo
at travel In the category, I loved showing photos from Girls’ Week in Paris and photos from a family trip to England. We always love sharing our packing lists. Readers loved the essay ‘The Many Lives of My Zillow Alter Ego’ and the stories of seven women who moved to another country. (Really?)
at granulation In the category, I had the pleasure of writing the script I used to talk to my kids about divorce, and revealing a parenting epiphany that really touched me. Two very popular posts are Passive-Aggressive Work Emails with Toddlers About Dinner and How Gilmore Girls Helped Me Understand Motherhood. Finally, Jannelle revealed four things that surprised her about having her second child.
at design Our top house tours in the category included a colorful home dotted with reading nooks, a Brooklyn home that felt like a wooded cabin, and an introverted corner mom of four. I loved sharing 5 home decor ideas and asking what small, inexpensive things can make your life better. People loved the essay Why I’m Done Making My Home Look Like A Magazine, and nine readers shared the cozy space.
Finally, our culture For the categories, I asked if this was the sexiest podcast and what the top five movies were most worth rewatching. In a hugely popular post, we talked to doctors, chefs, priests and therapists about how their TV careers seem real. The comments on the post What’s popular you haven’t got yet? We’ve been having a lot of fun, and we love sharing the beautiful things we’ve read.
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Thanks again for being here! We’ll be back with lots of new posts from Monday 7th January. Of course, you can check the newsletter at any time. big salad. Have a wonderful new year. we love you xoxo
(Top photo: Christine Han.)
