Reading: “May Day” by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Art: Degenerate Art at Neue Galerie

Eats & Treats: Some divine quince-and-vanilla-bean jam made by my friend K.

Beauty Products: I’m trying to resist the siren call of Guerlain cosmetics

Wearing: A new bracelet by Boheme Dreams, made of lava stone and raw blue pyrite (below!)

Audio: For some reason, I’ve been listening to Prince’s greatest hits a lot over the past week

Small Luxury: A pedicure at a local salon — my first in nearly 6 months!

Anticipation: My birthday

Irritation: Mercury retrograde

Quote: “Nothing wrong when a song ends in a minor key” (Fiona Apple, “Werewolf”)

Image: George de Zayas for Collier’s, June 1932.