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Freeing the Francophonie of its clichés and old white men, Milena Le Fouillé shares her favorite Francophone writers to know.

Culture, LiteratureMilena Le FouilléJuly 8, 2019France, Francophonie, Francophone Culture, la francophonie, french writers, French literature, Francophone Literature, Francophone Authors, Milena Le Fouillé, travel through the pagesComment

What We're Watching, Vol. 3

Relying on entertainment to keep us cool, three Attic writers share their summer binge-watches and what they're planning next.

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How We Do Iced Coffee

As the days keep on getting warmer, three of the Attic Editors share their favorite iced coffee habits and recipes.

Food & Drink, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 5, 2019coffee, iced coffee, summer, summer drinks, iced coffee habits, heat wave, canicule, food and drink, cocktail recipes, cocktails, Rory Mara, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, drink recipes, Raquel Reyes, popularComment

Coffee Shops of the World: Savannah, Georgia

In our continuing series of independent coffee shops around the world, Creative Director Raquel Reyes finds escape in the many beloved shops of her home town Savannah, Georgia.

The Attic on Eighth Packing List

Inspired by Joan Didion’s quintessential packing list, the Attic team questions what it is that belongs on a modern day packing list of the same nature, sharing their own travel essentials.

Travel, LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 2, 2019packing, packing list, what to pack, what I'm taking on holiday, Joan Didion, Joan Didion packing list, The White Album, travel, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rory Mara, Amy Richardson, Lauren Olmeda, popular, travel through the pagesComment

Long Live Pride!

At the close of Pride Month, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell reminds us that Pride is a year-round event and shares her favorite sources of LGBTQ media inspired by the iconic flag.

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Our Uniform, Vol. 2: Eyelet

In this summer edition of The Attic’s Our Uniform series, Olivia, Lauren, and Raquel wax poetic about the beloved embroidered textile, their histories with it, and summer living.

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Cooking to Cook, Vol. 2: Peach Cobbler

Embracing food and the act of cooking, Creative Director Raquel Reyes learns how to make her favorite summer dessert.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkRaquel ReyesJune 29, 2019summer, Raquel Reyes, cooking to cook, cooking, peach cobbler, summer desserts, how to cook, how to bake, food, food and drink, food & drink, comforting thingsComment

The Beauty of Love: Finding Inspiration in Botticelli's Venus

Beauty Editor Rory Mara finds inspiration in the Galleria degli Uffizi and turns to Botticelli and “The Birth of Venus” for her summer mood.

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The Attic On Eighth's Summer Playlist

Lounging in the sunshine, cherries at every meal, linen and eyelet, romance, drama, iced coffee, literature. A lazy playlist for the warmest time of year.

Lifestyle, CultureRaquel ReyesJune 27, 2019summer, summer 2019, summer music, music, Attic playlists, playlist, summer playlist, Raquel ReyesComment

The Attic City Guides, Vol. 3: Florence

Art History Grad Student Kiely Schuck shares the ins and outs of Florence, concentrating on its hidden gems, gelato shops, and cafés.

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 12 – Jessica Armstrong

Having just finished her degree, Jessica Armstrong approaches the topic of summer reading while considering what it means to read for herself at a transitional time, as graduate, young professional, and student at heart.

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Our Summer Reads, Vol. 11 – Vesna Curlic

Graduate student Vesna Curlic discusses the luxuries of binge reading as she shares her summer reading list.

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Five Things To Do This Summer

As we continue to embrace the current season, we’re making sure to add some joy to our summer to-do lists and share our favorite warm weather activities.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-Willemin and Raquel ReyesJune 21, 2019summer, summer 2019, five things to do in summer, things to do, summer activities, travel, local, staycation, summer reading, wanderlust, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-WilleminComment

Our Summer Reads, Vol. 10 – Rory Mara

PhD student Rory Mara discusses the importance of finding a balance and making time to read for pleasure.

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