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A favorite cake for a favorite season. Olivia shares the Attic’s go-to pumpkin loaf cake/bread recipe.

In the follow-up to “Understatedly Spooky Reads,” Olivia shares ten understatedly spooky films and miniseries that will help get you into the October mood without scaring you out of your skin.

Culture, HolidayOlivia Gündüz-WilleminOctober 24, 2018Autumn at the Attic, Spooky, spooky films, spooky movies, spooky shows, spooky miniseries, autumn, television, film, films, movies, HalloweenComment

Understatedly Spooky Reads (For When You Can't Do Scary Stories)

Not one for scary stories, Olivia shares ten understatedly spooky reads that’ll get you into the October spirit without making you jump out of your skin.

Literature, HolidayOlivia Gündüz-WilleminOctober 19, 2018literature, Autumn at the Attic, spooky, spooky reads, French Exit, Patrick deWitt, The Merry Spinster, Everything Under, Daisy Johnson, Claire Muller, Bitter Orange, Rebecca, Daphne du Maurier, The Pumpkin Eater, HalloweenComment

Autumnal Nail Painting

Editor Lauren Olmeda addresses nail painting as a mode of relaxation and a means of achieving your peak autumnal aesthetic.

BeautyLauren OlmedaOctober 17, 2018nail polish, nails, autumnal nails, autumnal nail polishes, nail varnishes, nail varnish, manicures, manicure, Lauren Olmeda, Autumn at the Attic, autumn, autumnal colors Comment

What We're Reading, Vol. 2

The Attic on Eighth Editors share their October reads.

Young Adult Fiction for Literary Minded Adults

Secondary English lit teacher, M. A. McCuen introduces us to contemporary young adult fiction that appeals to the literary minded.

LiteratureM. A. McCuenOctober 12, 2018Contemporary Literature, Young Adult, YA Fiction, YA, literature, Young Adult Fiction Comment

Perfumes for the Season: Autumnal Perfumes

“The drama and endless associations conjured up by the season mean wearing a perfume can be like playing your favorite character, especially during the time of year when many of us enjoy curling up with a book indoors".”

BeautyMishka HoosenOctober 10, 2018perfume, Perfumes, autumn, autumnal perfumes, autumn perfume, seasonal perfumes, beauty, Autumn at the Attic, contributor post, Donna Tartt, The Secret History, Mishka HoosenComment

Morris & Co x H&M: A Conflict Between Culture and Commerciality?

“Fashion is also one of the most genuine forms of self-care I know. Not only is it a means to assert political feeling, but it can also be a valid way to find comfort in spite of the uncertainty and hurt the political climate continues to inflict.”

We Don't Owe Our Fathers Anything

An Attic Editor addresses Kavanaugh’s claim that we need to judge and consider him as a father, a son, and a husband before all else.

Politics, Mental HealthThe Attic On EighthOctober 5, 2018sexism, US Politics, politics, opinion piece, feminism, Brett Kavanaugh, everyday sexism, fathers, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Comment

Comforting Things for Difficult Times

The Attic Editors share their favorite comforting things – from recipes to films to books and bath bombs – in time for this difficult week.

LifestyleThe Attic On EighthSeptember 30, 2018books, movies, literature, film, skincare, self-care, comforting things, candles, comfort, self care, recipes, food, films, Autumn at the Attic, favoriteComment

Early Autumn Fashion

Editors Raquel and Olivia discuss their transitional wardrobes for early autumn and look into their favorite trends of the season.

FashionOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesSeptember 30, 2018Autumn at the Attic, late summer, early autumn fashion, early autumn, Raquel Reyes, transitional wardrobe, fashion, autumn, Autumn fashion, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

Rereading Ali Smith's Autumn

Contributor Rachel Tay revisits Ali Smith’s 2016 novel in the early days of autumn.

LiteratureRachel TaySeptember 25, 2018literature, Contemporary Literature, Contemporary Lit, Ali Smith, Autumn, Ali Smith's Autumn, contributor post, popular, Autumn at the AtticComment

What We're Reading, Vol. 1

The Attic on Eighth editors share what it is that they’re reading at the moment.

LiteratureThe Attic On EighthSeptember 23, 2018literature, reading lists, reading, Contemporary Lit, Contemporary Literature, popular, Autumn at the Attic, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, Lauren Olmeda, Eliza Campbell, Rory MaraComment

Istanbul Kisiri: For When It's Too Hot to Cook

As temperatures continue to rise, Olivia shares a Turkish summer go-to that don’t involve any actual cooking.

Food & Drink, LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminAugust 20, 2018food, food and drink, summer dishes, summer, recipes, summer recipes, no cook recipes, popularComment

Finding Reality in Social Creature’s Intricate Web of Lies

In her first piece for the Attic, Rachel Tay delves into the world set to stage by Tara Isabella Burton’s Social Creature.

Literature, Book ReviewsRachel TayAugust 18, 2018Tara Isabella Burton, Social Creature, literature, New York, New York society, Impostor Syndrome, contributor post, Rachel TayComment