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Summer 2026  ·  The Living Well Issue

The Life You
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For women who move with intention — in their homes, their health, and their faith. Astoria is your guide to a life of quiet luxury and deep purpose.

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I Used to Hit Snooze Five Times. Here's What Actually Fixed My Mornings
Featured · Wellness

I Used to Hit Snooze Five Times. Here's What Actually Fixed My Mornings

From sunrise pilates to intentional prayer — how the most grounded women structure their mornings before the world asks anything of them.
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Wellness & Body

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Why Every Woman Over 30 Is Quietly Obsessed with Pilates Right Now
Yoga & Movement

Why Every Woman Over 30 Is Quietly Obsessed with Pilates Right Now

It's not just a workout. It's a full reset — for your body, your posture, and honestly, your entire relationship with yourself.

By Claire Ashworth  ·  6 min read
We Tried Goop's Wellness Protocols for 30 Days. Here's What Actually Happened
Clean Living

We Tried Goop's Wellness Protocols for 30 Days. Here's What Actually Happened

Some of it is noise. But some of it genuinely changed things. An honest report from someone who went in skeptical.

By Maren Ellis  ·  5 min read
Nobody Told Me My Diet Was Aging Me Faster Than It Should
Mind & Wellbeing

Nobody Told Me My Diet Was Aging Me Faster Than It Should

What the science actually says — and what it doesn't — about food, inflammation, and feeling like yourself through your forties and beyond.

By Astoria Editors  ·  8 min read
One-Pan Turmeric Salmon with Broccoli & Sweet Potato
Recipes

One-Pan Turmeric Salmon with Broccoli & Sweet Potato

Just 8 ingredients, 4 simple steps — everything roasts together on one sheet pan for an anti-inflammatory weeknight dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor.

By Astoria Editors  ·  5 min read
From the Editor

At Astoria, we believe that a beautiful life isn't built on aesthetics alone — it's built on roots. Strong faith. Clear intentions. A home that holds meaning.

“Living well is not a luxury. It is an act of devotion to the life you've been given.”
This Month

Real estate markets in the most sought-after ZIP codes. Faith communities redefining modern social life. The yoga retreat that changed everything.

Relationships & Marriage

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The Conversation We Almost Didn't Have Before Our Fifth Anniversary — And Almost Ended Our Marriage
Marriage

The Conversation We Almost Didn't Have Before Our Fifth Anniversary — And Almost Ended Our Marriage

A marriage therapist shares the five questions most couples never ask — until it's too late to answer them honestly.

By Priya Holloway  ·  6 min read
I Was Called “Too Picky” for Years. Then I Got Exactly What I Wanted
Dating & Intention

Dating with Standards: What High-Value Women Know That Others Don't

Moving past the idea that having standards is “too much.” What it actually means to know your worth — and hold it.

By Lena Forrest  ·  5 min read
My Daughter Asked Me Why Her Body Was “Wrong.” Here's What I Said
Family Life

My Daughter Asked Me Why Her Body Was “Wrong.” Here's What I Said

Clarity, conviction, and the conversations worth having young — for mothers who want to pass something real down.

By Kate Brennan  ·  6 min read
The $195 Pillow That Might Be the Most Underrated Marriage Investment We've Ever Made
Marriage & Intimacy

The $195 Pillow That Might Be the Most Underrated Marriage Investment We've Ever Made

We've spent thousands on date nights, counseling, and marriage retreats over the years. The thing that's actually changed our intimacy the most cost less than a nice dinner out.

By Priya Holloway  ·  7 min read
I Put Sex on the Calendar Every Week for 30 Days. My Husband Thought It Was a Joke.
Marriage & Intimacy

I Put Sex on the Calendar Every Week for 30 Days. My Husband Thought It Was a Joke.

Everything I assumed about scheduled intimacy was wrong. So was he.

By Priya Holloway  ·  7 min read
The Homecoming Hour: What Actually Happens on the First Night Back Together
Marriage & Intimacy

The Homecoming Hour: What Actually Happens on the First Night Back Together

There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over a house on the night someone comes home. Here's why closeness doesn't always show up right away, and how to make it count anyway.

By Priya Holloway  ·  4 min read

Real Estate & Home

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I Moved My Family Across the Country for “Better Schools.” Was It Worth It?
Market Report

I Moved My Family Across the Country for “Better Schools.” Was It Worth It?

Where the schools are exceptional, the community is tight-knit, and the values align. Top markets for intentional buyers.

By Astoria Editors  ·  6 min read
I Spent Way Too Much Making My Home “Quiet Luxury.” Here's What Was Actually Worth It
Interior Design

I Spent Way Too Much Making My Home “Quiet Luxury.” Here's What Was Actually Worth It

Not just aesthetics — the architecture of calm. How intentional design shapes your nervous system and your daily rhythms.

By Isabelle Clarke  ·  5 min read
First Home or Fifth: The Questions Every Smart Woman Asks Her Realtor
Investing

First Home or Fifth: The Questions Every Smart Woman Asks Her Realtor

What to demand from your realtor, your inspector, and your own due diligence before you sign anything.

By Dana Whitmore  ·  5 min read
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I Was Tired of Fake Church Friendships. Then I Found This
Christian Life

I Was Tired of Fake Church Friendships. Then I Found This

From retreats in Aspen to intimate dinners in Nashville — the gatherings where faith meets the fullness of life.

By Rachel Monroe  ·  5 min read
I Didn't Answer a Single Text for 24 Hours. Here's What It Did to My Marriage and My Mind
Intentional Living

I Didn't Answer a Single Text for 24 Hours. Here's What It Did to My Marriage and My Mind

What happens when high-achieving women stop performing productivity and start practicing actual rest.

By Anna Collins  ·  5 min read
I Was 34 With No Real Friends. Here's How I Fixed It
Social Life

I Was 34 With No Real Friends. Here's How I Fixed It

Moving past performative friendships toward something richer — women creating communities rooted in shared conviction.

By Leigh Donovan  ·  5 min read

Style & Beauty

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The Case for Dressing Like You Have Somewhere to Be (Even When You Don't)
Personal Style

The Case for Dressing Like You Have Somewhere to Be (Even When You Don't)

An unpopular opinion about the death of getting dressed — and why the women who never stopped trying are quietly winning.

By Margot Sinclair  ·  10 min read
Nobody Wants to Say This About Beauty Routines Anymore, So We Will
Beauty Philosophy

Nobody Wants to Say This About Beauty Routines Anymore, So We Will

The 14-step routine was never about your skin. A case for beauty as discipline, not anxiety management.

By Nora Whitfield  ·  10 min read
What's Your Home Decor Style? Take the Quiz
Interactive · Home Style

What's Your Home Decor Style?

Six quick visual questions — pick the lamp, the kitchen, the front door — and we'll tell you which decorating style actually fits you.

Take the Quiz  ·  2 min

Mind & Spirit

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I Prayed the Same Prayer for Three Years Before I Understood Why It Wasn't Being Answered
Mind & Spirit

I Prayed the Same Prayer for Three Years Before I Understood Why It Wasn't Being Answered

For three years I asked God for the same specific thing, in the same specific words, and got nothing. What I eventually understood wasn't about faith.

By Renata Fields  ·  11 min read
I Kept Waiting to Feel God the Way Everyone Else Seemed To. Then I Learned I'd Been Looking in the Wrong Place
Mind & Spirit

I Kept Waiting to Feel God the Way Everyone Else Seemed To. Then I Learned I'd Been Looking in the Wrong Place

Everyone around me described faith as a feeling. I never had that. For years I thought it meant something was wrong with me.

By Renata Fields  ·  9 min read
I Thought My Anxiety Meant I Didn't Trust God Enough. A Therapist Finally Corrected Me
Mind & Spirit

I Thought My Anxiety Meant I Didn't Trust God Enough. A Therapist Finally Corrected Me

For years I treated every anxious thought as a spiritual failure. It took a therapist, not a pastor, to show me why that belief was making everything worse.

By Renata Fields  ·  5 min read

Home & Design

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I Renovated My Kitchen Twice Trying to Make It “Instagram-Worthy.” The Third Time, I Finally Got It Right
Home & Design

I Renovated My Kitchen Twice Trying to Make It “Instagram-Worthy.” The Third Time, I Finally Got It Right

Two renovations, two rounds of regret, and one very expensive lesson about who a kitchen is actually supposed to be for.

By Isabelle Clarke  ·  8 min read
My Husband Wanted to Sell the House I'd Finally Fallen in Love With. Here's the Conversation That Changed His Mind
Home & Design

My Husband Wanted to Sell the House I'd Finally Fallen in Love With. Here's the Conversation That Changed His Mind

A financial argument about a house was never really about the house. It was about two very different definitions of what a home is supposed to do.

By Isabelle Clarke  ·  8 min read
My Mother-in-Law Rearranged My Entire Living Room While We Were on Vacation. I Almost Didn't Say Anything.
Home & Design

My Mother-in-Law Rearranged My Entire Living Room While We Were on Vacation. I Almost Didn't Say Anything.

She meant well. That almost made it harder to say the sentence I finally had to say out loud.

By Isabelle Clarke  ·  5 min read

Motherhood

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My Daughter Told Me I Was “Too Much” and It Broke Something Open I Didn't Expect
Motherhood

My Daughter Told Me I Was “Too Much” and It Broke Something Open I Didn't Expect

My twelve-year-old used the exact phrase I'd spent my whole life being told about myself. I had to sit with where she actually learned it.

By Kate Brennan  ·  6 min read
I Stopped Trying to Be My Kids' Friend and Became a Better Mother Because of It
Motherhood

I Stopped Trying to Be My Kids' Friend and Became a Better Mother Because of It

For years I confused being liked with being a good parent. The moment I let go of one, I finally got closer to the other.

By Kate Brennan  ·  7 min read
I Stopped Posting My Kids on Social Media and It Changed My Relationship With Motherhood Itself
Motherhood

I Stopped Posting My Kids on Social Media and It Changed My Relationship With Motherhood Itself

I thought I was protecting their privacy. I didn't expect it to change how I actually experienced being their mother.

By Kate Brennan  ·  5 min read