Every holiday season, I'm at a loss when it comes to selecting gifts for the men in my life, particularly my husband who can be persnickety. Admittedly, I've had a few gift-giving fails over the years, such as the motorized tie rack and the "James Bond Weekender" bag that turned out to be just big enough to hold a tampon and a lipstick--but not at the same time. Whether you're the most co[...]
One Italian staple which is an easy recipe, fun to make on your own or with kids, and oh so delicious is focaccia. Right out of college I exchanged eating cafeteria food and take-out to living in one of the most delicious countries on the planet. If it weren’t for all the amazing food I ate while I lived there, I sometimes wonder if anything else would have sparked my interest in cooking[...]
A few years back when my husband and I were in the beginning stages of designing our home, I must have spent hours pouring over interior design books and magazines, trying to pinpoint the exact style we were going for and identify commonalities in the rooms that stopped me in my tracks. I realized that the spaces I'm most drawn to often incorporate hand-blocked, Indian textiles and wallpap[...]
As I make my way through my 40’s, I've realized there is no product out there that will completely reverse the clock. Sometimes half the battle is finding the time or even remembering to apply my skincare products twice a day. I've also been frustrated by products that seem to disappear half an hour after I've applied them. Can anyone relate? Although we may have different skin[...]
Sometimes it's best to keep things simple, especially when we're hosting and there are a million other things demanding our attention. This crisp and refreshing Autumn Apple Cider Mule is the easy cocktail we'll be mixing up throughout the fall season as it's equally suitable for Halloween night and Thanksgiving celebrations. You could even multiply the ingredients and mix up a batch[...]
I lived in Italy for over a decade and this recipe is a must-know for anybody who truly loves Italian food. This is the most basic Italian recipe that every Italian can make. Even the men! If you’ve ever traveled to Italy or eaten at a really amazing Italian restaurant here in the States, you may wonder “How can a simple plate of pasta with tomato sauce taste so amazing?” There’s[...]
Open any shelter magazine and you'll find bamboo, wicker and rattan furniture and accessories adding warmth and texture to homes of various styles and in locales ranging from mountains to beaches and everywhere in between. While rattan is certainly on trend, it’s also true that decorating with woven and natural materials has been en vogue for decades. My feelings about rattan as a mainst[...]
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