The Basics for the Non-Basic by Shelley

The Basics for the Non-Basic by Shelley

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If you’re grieving through the holidays, I see you.
(on grief + loss)
Nov 27 • 
Shelley
Gifts that people with taste actually want
A gift guide for the Non-Basics. Part III!
Nov 26 • 
Shelley
Gifts that people with taste actually want.
A gift guide for the Non-Basics. Part II!
Nov 21 • 
Shelley
Gifts that people with taste actually want.
The Basics for the Non-Basic: A gift guide for the coolest person in the room.
Nov 19 • 
Shelley
We need to talk about your partner’s gift choices.
The gift problem no one admits to: The Basics for the Non-Basic
Nov 17 • 
Shelley
Your friends want to hear your voice.
The non-basics of sending voice memos and making unannounced calls.
Nov 13 • 
Shelley
Invest in your friends’ hobbies.
The Basics for the Non-Basic
Nov 7 • 
Shelley
The Basics for the Non-Basic
Rosalía is the epitome of non-basic.
Nov 7 • 
Shelley
Seven non-basic Substacks worth your scroll this week.
Delivering the Basics for my Non-Basic readers.
Nov 2 • 
Shelley

October 2025

The Basics for the Non-Basic
Dries Van Noten: The art of looking interesting on purpose.
Oct 24 • 
Shelley
The Basics for the Non-Basic
For when your attention span is fried but your taste isn’t.
Oct 8 • 
Shelley

September 2025

The Basics for the Non-Basic
Non-basics in side dishes, weaving, and scarf-to-tie tutorials.
Sep 25 • 
Shelley
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