Originals

Ever have the experience of breaking up with an ex and feeling nearly as grief-stricken about losing the family as you felt about losing the guy? Admitting that a relationship has run its course means coming to terms with the fact that spending holidays together is no longer a reality. It also means saying good-bye to his family’s masterpiece […]

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re like me you might still be shopping for last-minute gifts and adding the final touches to your Christmas décor. This craft would make a beautiful DIY ornament for your tree or even a unique handmade gift. These traditional Finnish Christmas ornaments are called Himmelis. They are usually made from straw, but I decided to

Although we’ve watched the ombré hair trend recede into the distance over the past year (and without much remorse—it had a long, respectable run) the days of dye are by no means over. From Kate Moss’ pink locks circa her 1998 shoot with Juergen Teller to Rachel McAdams’ and January Jones’ short-lived blush highlights to Gwen Stefani’s electric

When my oldest daughter was three, she pointed to a mini-Christmas tree decoration at our local supermarket with excitement.  “Can we get a tree?” she asked.  “No, sweetie,” I explained, “we’re Jewish.”  After further pleading failed to sway me, she wailed, somewhere around the cereal aisle, “I HAAAATE being Jewish!” I was mortified. I was upset. But

Every year my mother says she doesn’t want anything for Christmas. I never believe her and always end up presenting her with some version of a scarf/book/bracelet/bubble bath. Although my mom never fails to thank me profusely and display excitement over the unwrapped item, I usually end up feeling like I should’ve gotten her something better.The fact is that gifts

While photo cards are sweet, sometimes getting organized enough to get all the parts together just isn’t possible–especially during the holidays. Why not sit down at the table on a Saturday afternoon with your kids and make DIY Christmas cards? They’re pretty inexpensive to execute, and are a really nice family project that is guaranteed to be a unique expression of

Our latest city guide has us venturing down under to the Australian city of Sydney to meet fantastic moms whose tips on where to go and what to do in their city are not to be missed. Not only is Sydney strikingly beautiful and cosmopolitan, but it seems to be consistently on the list of best places

OCCUPATION: Mother MY STYLE: Glamorous chic. During the day, I choose comfort: biker boots or thigh-high boots with skinny jeans and fitted jackets. In the evening, high heels all the way! Radetzky Café A favorite amongst locals, Radetzky is a small bar and café located in the center of a pedestrian’s paradise. Best known for

Sure it’s mini mani Monday, but our more pressing concern is that it’s T-9 days until Christmas and we’re nowhere near fully prepared. If you’re in the same boat as us, you’re probably too busy racking your brain for stocking stuffer ideas to sacrifice an hour to salon time tonight. Never fear, we’ve got you covered on both fronts. (Well,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 111 Rhode Island Street #3, san, US Website: almondhartzog.com Phone: 415.355.1200 This retro-chic furniture vendor, located on Rhode Island Street, combines Danish, Parisian, and German interiors to create easy living and home decor items for any household. Every single item has personality of its own, and all are refreshingly original—these pieces are the sort