Blythe Ferraro
Blythe Ferraro writes about the small, specific things that make an ordinary day feel looked after. Nothing here is expensive. Most of it is about giving yourself permission to use the good thing on a Tuesday.
Getting Dressed for an Empty House
Nobody was going to see me. I got dressed anyway, and it changed how the whole day felt from the inside.
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The Hand Towel Upgrade Nobody Warns You About
I replaced the thin hand towels by my kitchen and bathroom sinks with heavier ones and expected almost nothing to…
The Good China Is Not Saving Itself for Anything
I kept a set of dishes in a closet for six years waiting for an occasion that never came. Here…
The Bunch of Grocery Store Flowers I Almost Didn’t Buy
A few dollars of flowers from the regular grocery run felt frivolous until I actually paid attention to what changed…
The Tuesday That Does Not Need a Reason
You do not need a birthday, an anniversary, or a promotion to set the table for yourself. Here is why…
The Candle I Kept Saving for a Special Occasion That Never Came
I bought a candle I really liked, put it on the shelf to save for the right night, and let…
Buying the Single Portion Instead of the Family Size
The family size is almost always cheaper per ounce. I bought it anyway for years, and then I stopped. Here…
The Good Towels Have Been in the Closet for Two Years
I got a set of thick, soft towels as a gift and folded them straight into the linen closet, where…
The Ten Minutes Before the Day Starts, Spent Doing Nothing But Drinking Something Warm
Before the phone, before the to do list, before anyone else is awake. Here is why I protect ten minutes…
I Bought a Bath Tray for a Tub I Barely Used and Now I Use It Weekly
The tub sat unused because a bath alone with nothing to do felt boring, until one small tray gave me…