2026-10-20 · Journal entry
Wash the swatch the way you intend to wash the shirt
Corduroy looks identical on the bolt and behaves differently after washing. Cut a square, wash it as the shirt will be washed, then decide.
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2026-10-20 · Journal entry
The patch that held the elbow rigid
We patched a worn elbow with the stiffest cloth in the drawer. The repair held, and the jumper stopped bending, so we unpicked it.
2026-10-20 · Journal entry
The pepper mill worth keeping
A worn wooden mill makes a better starting point than a shopping list. Keep it if it still serves supper well; replace it for a useful difference, not an imagined lifetime.
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2026-09-20 · Facebook post
We set the trestle table under the maple while the light was still good, an hour before anyone was due. The lantern was lit first, and the cider went out in its chipped jug with two tumblers beside it; the far end of the table kept the last of the daylight, and the near end went lantern-lit almost at once. The bread stays under the cloth until people arrive. Do you lay the whole table early, or leave the last of it until you hear a car on the lane?
2026-09-15 · Facebook post
We carried the trug out to the yard bench this morning with the last of the tomatoes and a handful of green beans, so we tried laying the harvest out in the open air instead of carrying it straight to the kitchen. The bench is spoken for until the dew lifts, so the potted seedling shares it. Do you leave a harvest out on the bench, or carry it in?
2026-09-14 · Facebook post
We were on the back porch with two shirts on the line and a basket of folded linen underneath, so we tried letting the rest of the wash dry in the porch air instead of the machine. It takes the morning rather than an hour, and the wooden pins leave small marks at the shoulders. Where do you pin yours — shoulders or hem?
2026-09-10 · Facebook post
Welcome to Marlowe & Tate. We cook things, wear things, go places and try projects that seem worth doing—and then tell you what actually happened. Recipes, clothes, cocktails, travel, garden, craft and the occasional wonderfully unnecessary weekend project. No invented experience. No pretending we tested something we didn't. Just useful ideas, beautiful things and honest details. Follow along. There's always another project coming.
2026-09-08 · Facebook post
We kept reaching for the lightest pair by the door, and these beige canvas espadrilles won the late-summer test: easy with cream trousers, comfortable enough for a slow walk, and just sturdy enough for an afternoon that turns into dinner.
2026-09-06 · Facebook post
We’re tending and arranging the porch plants together.
2026-09-04 · Facebook post
The worn elbow held a quiet grid of thread instead of pretending nothing happened.
2026-09-03 · Facebook post
The first apples of September met the cutting board this morning. The honey spoon stayed exactly where it fell.
2026-09-03 · Facebook post
Basil was asking for scissors. The little bundle on the towel made a persuasive case.
2026-09-02 · Facebook post
Green tomatoes stayed on the vine. The bamboo stakes looked calmly in charge.
2026-09-01 · Facebook post
Savannah started under the oaks. The fountain was beautiful.
2026-08-30 · Facebook post
We went out for one sprig of rosemary. The basket was optimism; Tate’s single sprig was quality control.
2026-08-29 · Facebook post
We put charred corn and peaches on the same platter. Summer handled the introductions.
2026-08-29 · Facebook post
I tied the last ribbon around a cloth-wrapped birthday gift before our visit. It was a small thing, but having it ready made the evening feel unhurried.
2026-08-29 · Facebook post
We opened the curtains together, then set fresh flowers on the mantel before the afternoon light changed. It is a small welcome, but the room feels ready for company.
2026-08-24 · Facebook post
We kept a mustard-gold crewneck close for the first cool evening: simple knit, dark denim, and the layer that makes August feel like it is turning. The full story is in the comments.
2026-08-24 · Facebook post
We pulled the husks back, tucked them over the kernels, and let the grill do the work: smoky-sweet corn, lime mayo, cotija, and smoked paprika straight off the grate. The full recipe is here: https://marloweandtate.com/stories/grilled-corn-elote-style/
2026-08-24 · Facebook post
We kept this one simple: a buttery crust, Dijon, sharp cheese, thyme, and late-summer tomatoes, resting until the edges settle. The full recipe is here: https://marloweandtate.com/stories/late-summer-tomato-tart/
2026-08-18 · Facebook post
At ten, the terrace door stayed closed, so we finished dinner cleanup inside. We folded the napkins into the basket while Tate carried the dishes toward the kitchen, and left the last glass for later. Some plans are better when the weather edits them.
2026-08-17 · Facebook post
The terrace reset was supposed to take five minutes. I moved the heavy planter first, and the breeze kept catching the leaves while Marlowe worked the door. We stopped at good enough and left the watering can for later.
2026-08-13 · Facebook post
We moved the armchair to the corner, then the lamp, then the books. Nothing matched on purpose, but the room finally has one good place to read.
2026-08-03 · Facebook post
One last lap, then home. I arrived near closing with dinner still undecided, and the half-cleared tables made the choice easier. Bread and greens were already in my bag; tomatoes were the last decision. I like a market that makes the plan smaller instead of louder.
2026-08-01 · Facebook post
We stopped in the living room for a stretch. I reached through one side while Tate worked across his shoulder, and he matched the pace instead of rushing me. The useful rule we keep is simple: move before a long stretch of sitting, then get up again later. It was practical care, which may be my favorite kind.
2026-08-01 · Facebook post
We took a walk so one of us could talk and the other could just listen. Somewhere between the damp bricks and the streetlight, the loud part of the day started to soften.
2026-07-29 · Facebook post
One small tote, and I still gave every item a second look. The rain shell goes in first, then the bottle and the few small things on the bench. I want the bag light enough to carry all afternoon. The empty space is part of the plan.
2026-07-28 · Facebook post
Marlowe has an omelet, toast, and coffee. I’m folding another omelet at the stove. Breakfast is timing, not luck.
2026-07-27 · Facebook post
I waited by the open door while Marlowe took one step into the rain to see if the storm had eased. She laughed and called it: ten more minutes inside. We lost a little time and kept the evening easy. I like plans that can bend without making either of us the problem.
2026-07-26 · Facebook post
They gave the everyday pile a place to land before the week started. What’s the first thing you drop by the door?
2026-07-25 · Facebook post
They checked the leaves, found the bright corner, and chose the plant that already looked at home. What makes you bring one more plant home?
2026-07-24 · Facebook post
They checked the stool before the pavement got hot. What secondhand find earned a permanent place at home?
2026-07-23 · Facebook post
They kept the visible stitch. What repair made you like something more?
2026-07-23 · Facebook post
The first step worked. The turn took a little longer. What would you learn together badly on purpose?
2026-07-23 · Facebook post
They stayed for the cuttlefish that kept changing color, then watched it choose the same shadow twice. What animal makes you lose track of time?
2026-07-22 · Facebook post
One room, two slow laps, and the piece they both returned to. What installation has ever made you stop twice?
2026-07-22 · Facebook post
They checked the forecast, chose the layers, and left the matching part accidental. What makes an outfit feel ready for dinner?
2026-07-22 · Facebook post
One deck, open air, and the rule they finally agreed on: nobody checks the score until the light is gone. What game always earns another round at your table?
2026-07-21 · Facebook post
They tried the two-person fitted-sheet fold and found the exact moment it stops looking like laundry and starts looking like a sail. What chore gets easier when you do it together?
2026-07-21 · Facebook post
They each chose one book for the other without reading the title first—just color, weight, and cover instinct. Tate’s quiet grin said Marlowe got unexpectedly close. What would you trust someone else to pick for you?
2026-07-21 · Facebook post
Friday idea: wear the good clothes, order the cheap pizza, and find a view that makes an ordinary night feel ridiculous in the best way. You don’t need a reservation or a reason. Where would you take this date?
2026-07-20 · Facebook post
Halfway through, they traded canvases and kept the other person’s idea going. Marlowe deepened the green on one pear while Tate added the last warm light to the pines. Would you trust someone else with your half-finished painting?
2026-07-20 · Facebook post
One shelf, two finishing touches. Marlowe found a home for the dog-eared favorites; Tate made the trailing green non-negotiable. What always earns a spot on yours?
2026-07-20 · Facebook post
Orchard afternoon: Marlowe chose the apple with the best color; Tate chose the basket and immediately questioned the capacity. Are you picking for the photo or the pie?
2026-07-20 · Facebook post
Flower-arranging class: Marlowe built the balanced vase; Tate followed the unexpected stem. Which arrangement would you take home?
2026-07-19 · Facebook post
After pottery, they changed for one pickleball hour. Marlowe kept finding the lines; Tate kept insisting the next ambitious shot would land. Who gets competitive first—you or your person?
2026-07-19 · Facebook post
Firing day at the atelier: same porcelain form, two very different risks. Marlowe mapped hers in cobalt, celadon, and gold; Tate trusted a reactive storm glaze to the kiln. Which one belongs on your shelf?
2026-06-23 · Facebook post
Editorial stories
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The minute before supper
A pot at the stove, a quiet song in the kitchen, and an evening that did not need hurrying.
We started slow dancing while the pasta finished. Supper ran late, but it has never been in charge of the evening.
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The pair by the door
The easy shoe that carried a slow walk into dinner without asking for a second thought.
We kept reaching for the lightest pair by the door, and these beige canvas espadrilles won the late-summer test: easy with cream trousers, comfortable enough for a slow walk, and just sturdy enough for an afternoon that turns into dinner.
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Porch herbs before evening
A watering can, a terracotta pot, and the small reset that made the porch ready again.
We’re tending and arranging the porch plants together.
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The worn elbow kept its record
A repair that stayed visible, with the thread doing its work plainly.
The worn elbow held a quiet grid of thread instead of pretending nothing happened.
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The first apples stayed out
Early apples, a little honey, and a cutting board that held the beginning of the season.
The first apples of September met the cutting board this morning. The honey spoon stayed exactly where it fell.
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Basil made its case
A small bundle on the towel, a pair of scissors, and the useful kind of abundance.
Basil was asking for scissors. The little bundle on the towel made a persuasive case.
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The green tomatoes could wait
The stakes held steady while the last fruit decided what September would bring.
Green tomatoes stayed on the vine. The bamboo stakes looked calmly in charge.
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Savannah kept its own time
A slow start under the live oaks, then the city opening one square at a time.
Savannah started under the oaks. The fountain kept better time than we did.
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One sprig was enough
A garden errand that turned into an excuse to stay outside a little longer.
We went out for one sprig of rosemary. The basket was optimism; Tate’s single sprig was quality control.
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Summer handled the introductions
Charred corn and ripe peaches met on one platter and did not need much else.
We put charred corn and peaches on the same platter. Summer handled the introductions.
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The ribbon before the visit
One cloth-wrapped gift on the bench, finished before the doorbell could make the evening hurry.
I tied the last ribbon around a cloth-wrapped birthday gift before our visit. It was a small thing, but having it ready made the evening feel unhurried.
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Flowers and curtains before company
A small welcome arranged before the afternoon light moved across the room.
We opened the curtains together, then set fresh flowers on the mantel before the afternoon light changed. It is a small welcome, but the room feels ready for company.