Happy all the Time

Recommended by Sam

My favorite Laurie Colwin—a beloved, take-it-everywhere-for-the-rest-of-your-life kind of book. It’s a treasure box of wisdom—but what feels particularly striking is how it surfaces the (many) ways we build our domestic and aesthetic lives, the places we locate pleasure and beauty.

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14 days ago

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James Kylstra

@jamesSep 26, 2026

Allison

@allison55fSep 28, 2026

Loved it. I could envision exactly what the apartment decor and fashions looked like. It was such a lovely bygone world to step into.

Sam

@sam_f_alvianiSep 28, 2026

Remember that line about the art of the domestic and gift of making atmosphere? This lives in my brain!

Allison

@allison55fSep 28, 2026

Yes!

Babuji

@babujiSep 28, 2026

I still think about this all the time

Brigid

@brigidSep 28, 2026

My WiFi network is named after this novel because I love it so much and am insane.

Sam

@sam_f_alvianiSep 28, 2026

honestly obsessed with this

Sarah Lambert

@sarahlambertOct 3, 2026

One of my favorites. My sign for a re-read!

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Tanya

“Inhaled this as a direct result of this recommendation and got teary when I realized it was over. A total joy 🎈”

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Danielle

“the sweetest world to inhabit with prose that felt safe, comforting, and joyful. like laying on a blanket in the sun or having a nice bowl of soup. she gives loving words about the craft of domesticity through Holly. made me feel more dignified and less guilty about serving dinners for men in contemporary life.”

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