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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

Overcoming the Stigma: On SSRIs & Mental Health Medication

Turning to scientific stats, current events, and literature, Georgia Andrews tackles the issue of stigma surrounding mental health medication and SSRIs specifically in treating depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Comforting Films, Vol. 1

Halfway through winter at the Attic, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares a few of her favorite comforting films.

Culture, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminFebruary 9, 2019comforting things, comforting films, winter, Notting Hill, Mona Lisa Smile, Pride and Prejudice, High Society, Set It Up, The Philadelphia Story, Julie & Julia, Nora Ephron, Jane Austen, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin Comments

Six Ways to Stay Sane as You Study

Sharing six non-negotiable musts for keeping your sanity and staying healthy when studying seems to be all you do.

Advice, Academia, Lifestyle, Mental HealthOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJanuary 11, 2019stay sane as you study, study tips, academic self-care, studying, ways to stay sane while studying, self-care, popular Comment

On Believing in Resolutions in the Face of Anxiety

Editor-in-Chief, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin opens up on mental health and discusses how embracing mindful resolutions can be a powerful tool against anxiety.

Mental Health, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJanuary 9, 2019mental health awareness, living with an anxiety disorder, mindfulness, anxiety disorder, resolutions, mental health, positivity, anxiety, popular Comment

Christmas at Lyme Park

On Christmas Eve Eve, Rory Mara visits Lyme Park in deep fog and explores its connections to Pemberley and Austen.

Travel, Lifestyle, Holiday, LiteratureRory MaraDecember 23, 2018Lyme Park, Pemberley, fog, England, English houses, English country houses, Jane Austen, literature, architecture, winterComment

A Small Business Gift Guide from Around the World

This holiday season editors and contributors get together to share our favorite local and small business finds for meaningful gift giving.

LifestyletheatticoneighthDecember 16, 2018small business, Gift Ideas, holidays, shop local, gift guide, Christmas, Raquel Reyes, popular, Mishka Hoosen, Eliza Campbell, Lauren Olmeda, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Megan McCuen, M. A. McCuenComment

A Simple Winter Latte

Olivia shares a simple syrup recipe for the perfect winter latte.

Lifestyle, Drinks, Food & Drink, HolidayOlivia Gündüz-WilleminDecember 11, 2018winter latte, winter simple syrup, winter, coffee recipes, coffee, coffee drinks, cinnamon latte, cinnamon, popularComment

Late Autumn Essentials

Raquel checks in mid-season, offering a few of her favorite late autumn/early winter items in fashion, hair care, and staving off grey weather blues.

Lifestyle, FashionRaquel ReyesDecember 1, 2018essentials, autumn, autumn beauty essentials, fashion, Raquel Reyes, lists, Autumn at the Attic Comments

An Easy Cranberry Pecan Crumble

Editor-in-Chief and procrastinating baker Olivia Lindem shares her Thanksgiving menu and walks you through a very easy and very quick cranberry crumble.