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Author: Deborah McCormick

Top Winter Beauty Essentials for a Summer Glow

Top Winter Beauty Essentials for a Summer Glow

Must Have Beauty Essentials for a Summer Glow There’s nothing like the summer sun to help you shed your winter skin and come gloriously out of hibernation. Here are a few essential go-to products for the warmer months ahead. Speaking…

Celebrating Pumpkin Mania on National Pumpkin Day

Celebrating Pumpkin Mania on National Pumpkin Day

Pumpkin Flavor Frenzy All month long in October, pumpkins quickly become the go-to fruit; pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin fries (even a pumpkin face mask). There is almost nothing a pumpkin can’t do. It’s not just…

A Luxe Renovation of the Storied Belmond Cadogan

A Luxe Renovation of the Storied Belmond Cadogan

A Newly Renovated Historic Gem in Chelsea: Belmond Cadogan The former stomping grounds of socialites, writers and bohemians such as Oscar Wilde and Lillie Lantry, the Belmond Cadogan has some interesting stories to tell. It’s steeped in history dating back…

Chopsticks Optional!

Chopsticks Optional!

Food Fusion: Chop Suey Today marks the annual celebration of Chop Suey. There are two theories on where the unique dish originated. The first is that it came from Taishan, a district of Guandgdong Province, where many of the first Chinese…

Raise Your Fork High for the Avocado!

Raise Your Fork High for the Avocado!

Avocados are without a doubt the greatest fruit on the planet and contain more protein and fiber than any other fruit. Fruit you say? Yes, believe it or not the avocado is considered a berry. And, July 31 is National…

Take Off for Summer Travel Season

Take Off for Summer Travel Season

Summer is upon us and the warming temperatures bring out the need to wander. Here are a few bright spots that give you ample opportunity to soak up the sunshine, see more of nature and pack for a little adventure….

Veggie Burgers Take the Plate for Healthy Deliciousness

Veggie Burgers Take the Plate for Healthy Deliciousness

Recently TGI Friday’s made headlines around the globe when the United States-based chain introduced Veggie Burgers that “bleed like meat.”  True carnivores were naturally insulted and flocked to the restaurant to compare the vegan burger (made by now famous Beyond Meat) with…

National Crepe Suzette Day

National Crepe Suzette Day

I am always surprised that one of my favorite days of the year does not receive more pomp and splendour. May 6th is “National Crepe Suzette Day,” an entire day dedicated to celebrating one of the most delicious desserts wordwide. While…

Giraffe Manor—Nairobi, Kenya

Giraffe Manor—Nairobi, Kenya

Africa’s Gentle Giant—Dine with Giraffes at Giraffe Manor “I had a farm in Africa” is the famous opening line by Meryl Streep in the film Out Of Africa based on the life of Karen Blixen. Giraffe Manor is part of…

Bali Spirit Festival

Bali Spirit Festival

The current hustle and bustle of our daily lives can leave us emotionally and physically exhausted. Technology is our greatest weapon, but also our biggest enemy. With everything at our fingertips, and being reachable 24/7, we need a little breathing…

5 Engagement Ring Trends for 2019

5 Engagement Ring Trends for 2019

From Meghan and Harry to Perry and Bloom, the rich and the famous spare no expense when it comes to marking their engagements with some pricy talked-about stones. But for the coming year, move over clear-cut diamonds in traditional settings,…

Luxury Hotels with Pets on the Guest List

Luxury Hotels with Pets on the Guest List

In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, we combed the globe in search of luxury hotels that cater to guests of the canine kind. These five stood out in particularly as places where personal service is definitely a big…

Clutches to Heart for Valentine’s Day

Clutches to Heart for Valentine’s Day

In the 19th century, purses didn’t exist if you can believe that. There was no need for them. A women’s dress had so much fabric that a simple pocket or two sufficed to hold valuables. By the start of the…

Exploring 5 of Europe’s Most Picturesque Towns

Exploring 5 of Europe’s Most Picturesque Towns

The quintessential places where old-world charm meet modern curiosity are scattered like gold coins throughout Europe. We went off-the-beaten cobblestone path and uncovered a few hidden gems worth planning your next vacation around. Have a look. Taormina, Italy Robert Browning…