The Attic on Eighth — The Attic On Eighth

EIC and junior Edith Wharton scholar, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin helps you decide where to start when it comes to reading Wharton and her novels and social satires.

LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMarch 11, 2019Edith Wharton, literature, American literature, where to start with Edith Wharton, lit, classic literature, winter of Wharton, popular Comments

Life Lessons from Odd Places: Anaïs Nin & Chronic Pain

Annie Jo Baker delves into Anaïs Nin’s and comes to terms with holding multiple conflicting ideas in your head at the same time when dealing with the realities of chronic illness and pain.

Culture, LiteratureAnnie Jo BakerMarch 10, 2019Anaïs Nin, Anais Nin, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, mental health, mental health awareness, mental illness, literature, mental health medication, popularComment

Eight Books by Women

For International Women’s Day 2019, we come together and list a few of our favorite books that have shaped us, while honoring women of the world today.

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Period Dramas Outside the English-Speaking World

Writer Nataly R. Baeza shares her favorite period dramas that don’t take place in the English speaking world.

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Our Morning Rituals, Vol. 4

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

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A Favourite Look: 18th Century Makeup Today

Beauty Editor Rory Mara delves into the history behind 18th century makeup practices and attempts a modern day look inspired by our Favourite Duchess of Marlborough.

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Overcoming Asymmetry

“There is no answer, and I have no answer. That it is the beauty and, I believe, the strength of Asymmetry. None of it fits together. It is asymmetrical. It poses more questions than it answers about different dynamics and experiences, questions of authorship and authority and politics and culture[, and] despite this, it gives to the world and adds to its definitions of humanity.”

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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.

Oscars Talk 2019

With the 2019 Academy Awards upon us, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell leads a discussion on the year’s films and on film culture in general.

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How to Dress Like You’re in a John Singer Sargent Painting

In her first piece for The Attic, new contributor Mary Hitchman shares her style and methods for dressing like the glamorous subjects of our favorite portraitist.

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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.

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On Reading Goals and Reading Women

Vesna Curlic considers the effects of setting reading goals and looks at what happens when, for an entire year, she only picked books she wanted to read.

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What We're Reading, Vol. 6

Midway through February and most of the way through winter, some of the Attic’s writers discuss what it is they’re reading this month.

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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 comedies, filmComment

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.

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