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One object at a time. Where it came from, what it cost, why it's still here years later. What an eight-person dinner actually runs.
A Spring Brunch for Six That Costs $58
One frittata, smoked salmon from Trader Joe's, strawberries, and a carafe. Total grocery run: $58. Time: about an hour.
Twelve Things I Pack for a Rental
A duffel and a tote. Twelve things. By Tuesday the rented house starts to feel like ours.
Eight Friends, A Coffee Table, and Cushions on the Floor
My dining table seats six and I have eight friends. The coffee table seats everyone if you let people sit on the floor.