The Attic on Eighth — The Attic On Eighth

In our busy world, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin takes a moment to reflect and shares the most important self-care reminders she lives by in the every day.

LifestyleOlivia Gündüz-WilleminAugust 8, 2019self-care, self care, health, mental health, lifestyle, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Raquel Reyes, reminders, self-care reminders, comforting thingsComment

Cooking to Cook, Vol. 3: The Croque Monsieur

For her latest entry in Cooking to Cook, Raquel talks France in the summer and makes her favorite sandwich from the beloved land.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkRaquel ReyesJuly 14, 2019Raquel Reyes, cooking to cook, croque monsieur, grilled cheese, france, travel, french food, summer, cooking, recipes, grilled cheese recipe, food, food and drink

Comforting Things, Vol. 2: Heat Wave Edition

Facing heat wave after heat wave, distress is to be expected. Hoping for relief, members of The Attic share their methods for handling the uncomfortable parts of summer.

LifestyleThe Attic On EighthJuly 10, 2019comforting things, comforting reads, comfort, summer, Raquel Reyes, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin, Rachel Tay, Rory Mara, beauty, aromatherapy, fashion, heat wave, popularComment

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

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 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.

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

Beautiful Things Are Worth Pursuing: Battling Homesickness with A Room with a View

New contributor and art historian Kiely Schuck shares her experience as a graduate student in Florence with E.M. Forster’s A Room with a View as a balm to keep homesickness at bay.

Ten Decorating Tips from Edith Wharton, as Interpreted in the 21st Century

Having spent years dipping in and out of Edith Wharton’s The Decoration of Houses, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares what she’s learned from the Gilded Age author when it comes to interior design.

Lifestyle, LiteratureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJune 15, 2019Gilded Age, interior, interior design, interior decoration, Edith Wharton, The Decoration of Houses, literature, home, home and family, popularComment

Rosé All The Way

In her first piece for The Attic, writer Zoë G. Burnett shares an easy guide and personal history with the eponymous summer wine.

Lifestyle, Food & DrinkZoë G. BurnettJune 7, 2019food and drink, Drinks, Rosé Wine, wine, how to pick wine, summer, summertime, summertime at the attic, Zoë G. BurnettComment

Lessons in Everyday Joy: Remembering Kate Spade A Year On

A year after her death, EIC Olivia Gündüz-Willemin remembers Kate Spade and what her legacy has taught us here at The Attic about living life to the fullest.

Lifestyle, Mental Health, CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminJune 5, 2019Kate Spade, mental health, fashion, popularComment

Coffee Shops of the World: Montreal in Coffee Cups

In the second edition of “Coffee Shops of the World,” Attic writer M.A. McCuen takes us along on a very caffeinated trip to Montreal to coffee shops and cultural sites alike.