Fay Schaeffer

Fay lives, writes, and teaches in Washington, DC, where she is getting her doctorate in 20th century English Literature. You can usually find her exploring the District on long runs, enjoying strong coffee, or revisiting her California roots by means of good tequila and outdoor living. A lover of fashion and gardening, her writing explores ways to make everyday life more lovely. Fay Schaeffer is her pen name.
Instead of That, Wear This: Escaping from an Outfitting Rut
Rethinking winter style
Not Around but Through: Leaning Into Winter’s Solitude
Appreciating the quiet season
“In Winter All the Singing Is in the Tops of the Trees”: Poems for Christmas
Curl up for a quiet moment
Christmas Books for the Children in Your Life (and the Child in You!)
Spreading Christmas cheer
Bring a Little Hygge to Your Friendships This Winter
Cozy, casual get-togethers
Winter Harvest: Some Tips for Your Winter Vegetable Garden
Growing plants even when the weather turns chilly
End of Season Clearout: Using a Clothing Rack to Cull Your Closet
A fresh start for the fall
Online Shopping: Pros, Cons, and Tips for Successful Ordering
How to navigate the online shopping world
Consider This: A Single Woman Revisits Priorities Post-Quarantine
One single woman’s perspective
When Work Becomes Life: Working from Home
Tips from a professional worker-from-home
Simplifying When You Only Have a Few Moments
Simple steps you can take with ease
Winter Hospitality: Intentional Hostessing
Lean into the home-bound nature of winter, and open your home to others
Month by Month: An Incremental Approach to New Year, New You
Making resolutions stick with a one-month-at-a-time approach
Luxe through Life: Pieces You’ll Wear Past the Holidays
Go-to pieces that can be worn for almost any occasion
Giving Back: Sharing in the Humanity of the Homeless
There is a craving for community and acknowledgement that is universal
Thanksgiving Capsule Wardrobe: Minimizing Packing, Maximizing Style
Breezy style tips to help you look fashionable while keeping the holiday stress at bay
Growing in Gratitude: Preparing for a Thankful Thanksgiving
Arriving at the turkey dinner having already thought of what you are grateful for can add meaning to the holiday
Deep Delight: Poetry for November
November is the month of “Beauty stiffened, staring up at the sky!”
Bagging Gold: Poems for October
"The beautiful changes as a forest is changed"