Mention “bûche de Noël” to any pastry chef, French language student, or aspirational home baker …
Day to evening makeup in five easy steps
Most of us assume that makeup for evenings out means adding more. More mascara, more eyeshadow, more blush. But as we ag…
50 somewhat clever stocking stuffers she’ll love
Best friends from high school, spin cycle pals, walking partners–there are always people in your life that you wan…
How to turn a tunic top into a holiday stunner
Tunic tops are largely overlooked as formal or party wear. Mention “tunic” to most women and they conjure …
25 Christmas wreaths to make the season bright
Wreaths have been a decorative symbol of the Christmas season for hundreds of years. Wreaths can adorn any area of your …
Vertical lip lines? Create a smooth look with these techniques
When we reach our 60s, most of us have some vertical age lines around our lips. When lipstick travels into those lines, …
Can you brew life-changing coffee at home? Yes, with the right pot
Do you remember the cup of coffee that changed your life? A café au lait sipped at a café on the Boulevard St.…
The candlestick in the library: Country house mysteries from the Golden Age
A dance hostess in a sparkly evening gown lies on the floor of a country estate. She has been murdered. Or has she? An a…
Are you ready to go gray (and rule your life)?
Gray hair. We may ‘welcome’ our first gray hair as early as our thirties or even twenties. By our fifties …
A simple solution for dry hair: change your shampoo
You may have noticed that your hair is more fuzzy, snaggy, shaggy, matty than shining, gleaming, flaxen, waxen since you…
Forest bathing: It’s more than a walk in the woods.
Forests have healing powers. This belief has its roots in Japan, where the practice of forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, …
Too many tomatoes? A little heat transforms the salad staple.
Who doesn’t leap for joy at the sight of the first local tomatoes at a farm stand? For six to eight precious week…