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Eliza Brooke

Eliza Brooke

Freelance Writer

Eliza Brooke is a freelance journalist based in Washington, DC. She has covered culture, design, and entertainment for publications including the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Vox, and she writes the culture newsletter The Scumbler.

Latest articles by Eliza Brooke

The internet is littered with advice. What’s it doing to your brain?
Even Better

How to contend with an onslaught of guidance in an uncertain, lonely world.

By Eliza Brooke
How to become a truly excellent gift giver
Even Better

A great present should have at least one of these three qualities. Here’s what they are.

By Eliza Brooke
Even Better
How to reframe (and solve) a tricky life problemHow to reframe (and solve) a tricky life problem
Even Better

Introduce yourself to the concept of “gravity” vs. “anchor” problems.

By Eliza Brooke
What to do when your side hustle becomes a drag
Even Better

Let’s talk about “anchor problems” and “gravity problems.”

By Eliza Brooke
The introvert’s guide to actually enjoying a party
Even Better

It’s all about managing your social battery.

By Eliza Brooke
Why you’re noticing flowers now more than ever
Money

Flowers have always held meaning. Then the pandemic came.

By Eliza Brooke
Money
What does “vote” merch even mean in 2020?What does “vote” merch even mean in 2020?
Money

Vote masks and T-shirts are a reminder, a plea, a scream into the void.

By Eliza Brooke
“The slight figure alone at the big table”: The enduring image of RBG
Money

The Supreme Court justice was a brilliant legal mind. The way she presented herself was important, too.

By Eliza Brooke
Money
Terrazzo used to be kitschy. Now it’s on everything from Spalding basketballs to Madewell dresses.Terrazzo used to be kitschy. Now it’s on everything from Spalding basketballs to Madewell dresses.
The best $1.50 I ever spent: a kneadable eraser
Money

It’s the best method I’ve found to keep myself from fussing with my eyebrows.

By Eliza Brooke