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I’ve been addicted to Cup of Jo’s house tours for as long as I can remember, and today I’m pleased to announce that I had the chance to work on one myself, interviewing Brooklyn mom/stylist/brand new author LaTonya Yvette. My favorite reader comment so far is “This is not a house tour, it’s a soul tour” and it’s so true! These posts at their best are as much about a philosophy of living as they are about where to buy the ceiling pendant. I hope you head over to Cup of Jo to read the whole interview, but here’s a little teaser:
“When I was a kid, my mom used to write us cards as a treat. For me, even though I see my kids all the time, I’m always wondering, ‘Is there is something I’m not saying? Is there something I’m missing?’ So a letter is about filling these spaces, letting them know that I’m still thinking about them even if I’m not saying it. Or it’s about praising them. Or just saying I noticed that you did this, or I know you might be nervous about that, or thank you for being a great big sister to your little brother — just acknowledging something that I may not acknowledge on a day-to-day level.”
I am totally ripping off this idea. Head over to Cup of Jo for the full tour.
Photo by Julia Robbs for CoJ.
Your blog and Cup of Jo are two of my absolute favorites, so there’s no way I wouldn’t love it. The house tour is fabulous!!
Too funny! I read it but I don’t always pay attention to the byline. It was a good one!
Loved both the house tour (CofJ house tours are the BEST!) and seeing your byline on my other favorite blog!