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A Day in the Life, Vol. 1 – Mishka Hoosen

In the first of a series, Perfume Columnist Mishka Hoosen shares a day in his life, as she is currently completing an artists’ residency in Paris, working on a book exploring the cultural history of perfume and desire.

Lifestyle, Travel, BeautyMishka HoosenMay 20, 2019Mishka Hoosen, A Day in the Life, The Attic on Eighth, a day in Paris, day in Paris, Paris, travelComment

The Attic City Guides, Vol. 2: Washington, D.C.

What makes a great guide in our eyes in not necessarily a round-up of the top, unchanging spots in a city but of the places that make it dear to people who live and travel there. Here, Olivia shares favorite spots in D.C. that she and the other Attic editors visit time again.

Travel, City Guides, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMay 10, 2019Washington D.C., Washington DC, Washington, D.C., DC, City Guides, Washington City Guide, Mini City Guides, travel, travel guideComment

Five Things To Do This Spring

As flowers bloom bright and sunshine fills each crevice, new contributor Katy Lagden shares her favorite things to do during our new favorite season.

LifestyleKaty LagdenMay 4, 2019spring, fun spring activities, five things to do in spring, spring 2019, May 2019, contributor posts, contributor post, Katy Lagden, springtime, springtime at the atticComment

Coffee Shops of the World: Washington, D.C.

Traveling is nothing without some energy, and in the first of our highly requested coffee shop series, Raquel shares our favorite Washington, D.C. stops.

Lifestyle, Food & Drink, City Guides, TravelRaquel ReyesMay 2, 2019independent coffee shops, coffee, coffee shops, coffee shop guide, Washington D.C., Raquel Reyes, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan Comment

An Homage to the Independent Bookshops of my Student Years

In an unofficial edition of “Bookshops of the World,” Jessica Armstrong pays tribute to the independent bookshop and all it can bring to one’s life while looking at the two bookshops of St. Andrews.

Travel, Literature, LifestyleJessica ArmstrongApril 27, 2019bookshops, Bookshops of the World, independent bookshops, Bookshop Day, Bookstore Day, Independent Bookstore Day, bookshops in St. Andrews, bookshops in Scotland, Scottish bookshops, Scottish Bookstores, Jessica Armstrong, contributor posts, contributor post, travelComment

Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 5

Our Morning Rituals is a lifestyle series in which the Attic editors and writers give us a glimpse of their mornings – what do they eat? what products do they use? what do they read? In this latest edition of the series, contributor Georgia Andrews takes us through her routine.

LifestyleGeorgia AndrewsApril 24, 2019our morning rituals, Georgia Andrews, contributor posts, contributor post, mornings, morning routines, freelance writer lifestyle, academic lifestyle Comments

Dear Raquel — How do I make peace with being single?

In this latest installment of our ongoing advice column, Raquel answers the question of how to accept the idea of life as a single person.

LifestyleRaquel ReyesApril 17, 2019romantic advice, Love, Raquel Reyes, advice, Happiness, love and romance, heartache, being single Comments

What I’m Taking On Holiday, Vol. 3

Fresh from holiday in Washington D.C. with Editor in Chief Olivia, Raquel opens up her suitcase and shares what she used and wore throughout her stay.

Lifestyle, TravelRaquel ReyesApril 13, 2019Raquel Reyes, what I'm taking on holiday, travel, packing, Washington D.C., fashion, what to pack, beautyComment

Soundtracks to Write To, Vol.2

In the second volume of “Soundtracks to Write to,” Lauren Olmeda takes on her all-time favorites.

Culture, LifestyleLauren OlmedaApril 13, 2019music to write to, classical music to write to, film soundtracks, film soundtracks to write to, culture, academia Comment

Modern Penelopes: Crafting as an Act of Self-Care

Turning to mythology and art history, contributor Milena Glicenstein channels the craft and textile work of Penelope into self care and a twist on meditation, through the repetitive peaceful act of knitting.

Lifestyle, Creative, LiteratureMilena GlicensteinApril 3, 2019Milena Glicenstein, self care, art history, Penelope, The Odyssey, The Penelopaid, mythology, knitting, textiles, Arts and Crafts MovementComment

Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 4

Bringing back our favorite morning series, Raquel stretches, breakfasts, and reads through her weekday routine.

LifestyleRaquel ReyesFebruary 27, 2019routine, breakfast, coffee, our morning rituals, Raquel ReyesComment

In Defence of Marie Kondo – What Does It Mean to ‘Spark Joy’?

Inspired by Marie Kondo, Jessica Armstrong considers what it means to “spark joy” by turning to literature and other aspects of life before tidying up.

A Practical Guide to Taking (Pretty) Notes

After her piece on bullet journaling, M.A. McCuen returns with a practical guide to pretty note taking.

Creative, Culture, LifestyleM. A. McCuenFebruary 19, 2019academia, studies, studying, studyblr, studygram, taking notes, pretty note taking, pretty notetaking, taking pretty notes, how to take pretty notesComment

Comforting Films, Vol. 2 : Valentine's Day Edition

In a new segment of our Comforting Films series, Raquel chooses Valentine’s Day to throw over her single status and indulge in the rom-com favorites that keep her loving love.

Lifestyle, CultureRaquel ReyesFebruary 14, 2019indie films, spanish films, romantic films, comforting films, Raquel Reyes, comforting things, netflix, fairy tales, Valentine's Day, french films, romantic comediesComment

A Guide to Your First Valentine's Day

Our Editor-in-Chief turns to a lot of your questions and helps you figure out what to do on your first Valentine’s Day.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminFebruary 13, 2019on love, Valentine's, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Valentine's Day, Advice, love and romance, romantic adviceComment