You’ve been there, haven’t you? Packing for a trip. Staring at the pile of shoes you wan…
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You may have had granita before—a crunchy frozen dessert that also can be served as a palate cleanse…
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Summer entertaining is at its best when it is casual, lighthearted, and filled with laughter. A litt…
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Choosing the right sunscreen and knowing how to use it could literally save your life. If you are l…
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If you are planning a trip to Paris, think about spending a day out of town. Few pastimes are more e…
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Many sixty-plus women don’t travel by themselves because they’re worried about safety, costs, or fee…
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Why are lip stains so perfect for women over 60? Unlike most lipsticks and glosses, they don’t blee…
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You’ve been there, haven’t you? Packing for a trip. Staring at the pile of shoes you want to take with you. The only things standing in your way are 1) the limited room in your carry-on, a...
A lot of jean styles have appeared on the market lately, taking the place of skinnies, which were never a good look, to be honest. Older women have tried many of the new styles with varying degrees o...
As the summer temperatures start to soar, the perfect dish to help you keep your cool is a bright, vibrant Vietnamese noodle salad called bún. And the version we present here is even fresher and healt...
If you’ve watched the Netflix series Bridgerton, you’ve likely noticed the characters frequently sipping a pale yellow beverage at glittering balls and soirees. This tart, refreshing drink...
When it’s hot and humid we seek out meals and dishes that are light, healthy, and easy to prepare. Where do we look for inspiration? For starters, Greece. I’m biased, of course, as I’ve m...
Since my earliest days as a reader, books have been a near constant and cherished companion of mine. When I found myself in Portugal in February I finally got the opportunity to visit a very special b...
Neutrals form the base of many of our summer wardrobes. These white, natural, and taupe linens and cottons provide the perfect backdrop for colorful and often playful accessories. Earrings are the per...
Most of us know that collagen is important to our skin and that when we lose it, our skin sags. Often referred to as the fountain of youth or the body’s scaffolding, collagen in the form of supp...
Authors, poets, and philosophers have all documented the complicated, enduring, and all-encompassing relationship between a cup of tea and the people of the British Isles: “You can never get a cup of ...
Spring brings light, and joy, and desserts. Refreshing, colorful desserts that shout with joy for the new season. New season maybe. But for this spring we wanted classic, elegant desserts that are tri...
One of the pleasures of working from home is taking a break at 4 p.m. for a cup of tea and a tidbit. Most of the time the snack is store bought, a cookie or other sweet biscuit. But when friends co...
Beauty gifts are the perfect Mother’s Day gifts for older (but not old) moms. They are easy to buy, they are definitely a ‘treat’ to receive, and most of all, they say “you d...
