The Hit List
Five things I’m feeling this fall, in no particular order.
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Clockwise from left: The Root Slayer, Maison Louis Marie n°. 04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum, I Love NY Hoodie, Minnetonka Moccasin, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda. Shop The Hit List: Fall here.
The Root Slayer. Yes, it is the least glamorous thing on this list, but it lives up to its name. This tool kicks some major butt. It may be one of my favorite yard tools for transplanting. If you’ve ever tried to divide an established ornamental grass or dig through a root-filled bed, you understand.
Maison Louis Marie n°. 04 Bois de Balincourt. As I write this, the nor’easter is dying down, and the streets outside are still flooded. Summer is officially over, and it is time to put my fall scents into rotation, including this one, which smells like your boyfriend just wrapped his arms around you while you sip something spicy. It is not as sharp or pickle-y as Le Labo’s Santal 33, which it is often compared to.
I ❤️ NY sweatshirt. Because fall is sweatshirt and homecoming season, and New York will always be a second home to me.
Alan Alda, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? A New York Times bestseller about communication, which is apparently much more complicated than simply saying what you mean. With humor and intelligence, he made me realize that understanding means listening with your ears and your eyes, not just your mouth. Ultimately, it is about the importance of connection—and being curious and open enough to explore those connections with each other.
Minnetonka moccasins. I’ve had the same pair of Minnetonka moccasins for over 20 years. I don’t wear them that often. But lately, the suede texture, fringe, and beading keep me from feeling like I just rolled out of bed.
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