Are You as Likable as You Think You Are?

And The Design Secret You Didn’t Know You Needed

July 30, 2025

I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.

Audre Lorde

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

It’s Wednesday—the slump is real, but so is your streak. You’ve made it this far, and that deserves something better than another sad salad.

We’ve got three quick reads to wake up your brain, spark a good convo, or just give you something fun to forward to a friend. Take five. You’ve earned it.

TODAY’S PICKS

Are You as Likable as You Think You Are?

Turns out likability isn’t just charm—it’s a mix of 7 traits you can actually build. This quiz spills the tea on how you really come across.

The Design Secret You Didn’t Know You Needed

There’s a simple (and chic) way to make your home feel instantly more pulled together. No paint required—just this one, follow the red thread.

The Blind Genius Who Changed Every Road Trip Forever

“Red sky at night…” Think you know what that means? Turns out, most of our favorite weather sayings are more fiction than forecast. Time to debunk.

Is there a characteristic or vibe you’d describe as your personal “red thread”?