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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.

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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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.

Beauty, Culture, CreativeRory MaraJune 28, 2019The Birth of Venus, Birth of Venus, how to dress like your novel, Sandro Botticelli, Botticelli, Rory Mara, beauty looks, looks inspired by paintings, style inspired by paintings, summer look Botticelli, makeup, ItalyComment

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.

Favorite Summer Films for a Stormy Afternoon

Writer Zoë G. Burnett shares favorite summer films to keep the season feeling going, even when stuck indoors.

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What We're Watching, Vol. 2

We're back for another chat about our current and recent binge watches; Good Omens, Fleabag, and more.

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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.

Comforting Films, Vol. 3: Fairy Tales Edition

Continuing our Comforting Films Series, contributor Milena Le Fouillé shares her favorite classic and updated fairy tales.

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What We’re Watching, Vol. 1

In our first television roundup, Olivia, Lauren, and Raquel chat their latest binge watches and give a few more watching suggestions for the weekend.

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A Letter of Love and Farewell to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Milena Le Fouillé considers what it is about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend that makes it one of the most important shows for mental health and our current day.

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Soundtracks to Write To, Vol.2

In the second volume of “Soundtracks to Write to,” Lauren Olmeda takes on her all-time favorites.

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Sunday Strolls, Vol. 5: Otranto

Relaxing in her native Puglia, Rory Mara walks us through the city of Otranto – past the castle we all know thanks to Horace Walpole – and onto its sunny streets.

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Soundtracks to Write to, Vol. 1 – Period Film Scores

Lifelong writer and literature student, Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her favorite period drama soundtracks to write too.

CultureOlivia Gündüz-WilleminMarch 18, 2019classical music to write to, period dramas, film soundtracks to write to, film soundtracks, period film scores, music to write to Comments