Originals

I love learning about Elizabeth Streets around the world, especially when they are in warmer, sunnier climates than NYC. There’s an amazing Elizabeth Street in Brisbane, Australia filled with shopping centers, beautiful views, and a vibrant local community. As I was researching all it had to offer, I could feel myself escaping the cold and […]

Shopping in a store is almost always more enjoyable (visually, at least) than shopping online. Who could compare the experience of perusing the offerings of a charming and curated boutique to the fluorescent glare of so many links? More and more online retailers, though, are closing the gap between these two experiences, with well-executed and

Last month we featured 10 must-follow Pinterest pinners. We’re big fans of the popular site (you can follow us here), so today we’re highlighting some trends we’ve noticed over on the boards… #1 Super long pins. This isn’t a new trend, but it’s been gaining ground lately. Martha Stewart Living sprinkles a few well-designed long pins once or twice a

From sun safety to beach and boat safety, Dr. JJ of MD Moms gives us more tips on achieving an injury-free summer. Spending time at the beach is magical—by far the most popular way to enjoy summertime with our families and get away from it all. When heading to the beach with the little ones,

Margaret Zakarian takes us on a tour of her hometown As president of Domaine Enterprises, the company behind such New York City institutions as The Lambs Club and The National, it’s hard to believe that Margaret Zakarian—wife of Geoffrey Zakarian, winner of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs—wasn’t born and raised in the Big Apple. Mom

Move over, Blue Ivy! Earlier today, 24-year-old singer-songwriter superstar Adele wrote on her blog that she and her boyfriend, Drop4Drop CEO Simon Konecki, are expecting. Konecki is already a father to a five-year-old daughter from his previous marriage, but it will be Adele’s first child. “Obviously we’re over the moon and very excited,” she said, before asking readers to

‘Tis the season for lots of lights and over-the-top outdoor decor, but the secret to winning Christmas may lay in a far more traditional place — holiday decorations that you can use year after year. Here’s a look at holiday decor so classic and versatile that it could stay up well past January 1. (Read:

When asked about her favorite artists, Sharon Shapiro can’t help but get a wee bit academic—dropping analytical remarks about Frida Kahlo’s ironic symbolism, Lucian Freud’s complex figurations, and—explored herein—Wayne Thiebaud’s exploration of the mundane (think cupcakes, lipstick, cafeteria utensils). As an accomplished painter in her own right, Shapiro may know her share of art methods and theory.

1.  Sign up for a race!  It always helps me to have an event to train for and I would hate to waste money on a race that I am not prepared to run. Use this Race Finder to locate a race in your area. 2.  Find a buddy.  Exercising with friends is so much more fun

1. Track Expenses This is the first step everyone should take this month in order to get an overall picture of their finances. Theresa Wan doesn’t mind if you used a simple notebook or do everything online through Mint.com. You’ll need this foundation before you can go to the next goals. It will give you an overall picture