Vicky Xu
Vicky is an artist who lives in Brooklyn. She loves her cat Mico, loves hoarding books, and loves crafting + letter writing.
Articles by Vicky Xu
Books About Letters: Reading for People Who Love Mail
Epistolary novels and memoirs built entirely out of letters. If you love the feeling of opening an envelope, these are the books that scratch the same itch.
Gifts for Book Lovers That Aren't Another Book
Buying a book for a reader is risky — they have probably read it, or decided not to. Here is what to give instead.
How to Build a Reading Ritual You'll Actually Keep
Reading more is rarely about discipline. It is about attaching reading to something you already do, in a place you already sit, at a time you are already awake.
How to Find Books You'll Actually Like
Bestseller lists and algorithms are bad at this. Here is how to find your next book using the few methods that reliably work.
How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
You still love reading. You just have not finished a book in four months. Here is what actually works, and why the problem is usually the book, not you.
How to Host a Silent Reading Party
A book club with no assigned reading and no discussion. Everyone brings their own book, sits in the same room, and reads. Here is how to run one.
How to Start a Book Club People Actually Come Back To
Most book clubs die by month three. Here is how to pick the book, set the rhythm, and run the conversation so people keep showing up.
How to Romanticize Your Life Through Small Creative Rituals
Romanticizing your life means paying attention. Discover how small creative rituals help you mark moments, create pauses, and change how moments feel while you are in them.
Happy Mail Ideas: Small Things That Make People Smile
Happy mail is not about impressing anyone. It is about care. Discover simple ideas for sending mail that brings smiles. From handwritten notes to small surprises, learn what makes mail feel special.
Why Snail Mail Feels So Comforting in a Digital World
In a world of instant messages and digital noise, snail mail offers something different: slowness, intention, and presence. Discover why physical mail feels so comforting and how it creates moments of pause.
What is Puhgyze? The Millennial Art of Post-Game Analysis
Discover the viral word 'puhgyze' - the art of debriefing and analyzing life experiences after they happen. From 2021 origins to millennial favorite, learn how to master the post-game glow-up.
Creative Workshop Ideas for Small Groups (That Don't Require an Art Degree)
Want to get creative with friends but don't know where to start? Here are creative workshop ideas for small groups that are fun, accessible, and don't require anyone to be an artist.
Top 5 Date Night Ideas for 2026 (That Are Not Just Eating Out)
Tired of the same old dinner-and-movie routine? Discover 5 creative date night ideas that will make your 2026 dates memorable, meaningful, and actually fun.
5 Creative Date Night Ideas That Don't Involve Restaurants
Skip the reservation drama and try these creative date night ideas that are more memorable than any fancy dinner. Perfect for couples looking to connect in new ways.
At-Home Activities That Beat Binge-Watching (And Actually Feel Good)
Tired of scrolling and streaming? Here are at-home activities that are more engaging than binge-watching and actually leave you feeling good instead of empty.