Originals

To roast? To boil? To steam? We know we love these elegant, vitamin-rich green stalks, and we may even know what our favorite dressing is for them, but the best way to cook asparagus for the tastiest results has been up for debate…until now. We recently found the answer, courtesy of Caroline Campion and Kathy Brennan, authors […]

Three years ago today, April 29, millions of people tuned in to watch the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. The down-to-Earth Duchess famously did her own makeup; her sister Pippa’s rear made headlines thanks to that silky bridesmaid’s dress; national morale skyrocketed. Since that day, the charming couple has remained just as near and dear to our

Beverly Hills, 90210’s Kelly Taylor faced innumerable trials and tribulations stemming from her family life, romantic relationships and growing up in that troubled zip code. When Jennie Garth, who brought exceptional depth and empathy to the role, finally retired the popular character in 2010, her own life was (vaguely) imitating art. In 2012, her husband and longtime

As I parked my car and started walking down the sidewalk towards the new church my friend recommended on Easter Sunday I found myself immediately going into judgment—ugh, church in an industrial park? The people here don’t look like “my peeps”. It doesn’t have that “feeling” that makes me comfortable blah, blah, blah. Have you

In one of the last episodes of the Walking Dead, viewers watched as Tyrese forgave Carol for a violent act that killed the woman he loved.  Tyrese was obsessed and was in an intense rage for weeks about finding the person who committed the act and bringing them to equal justice. Finally, it takes some particularly

We loved helping actress and designer Nicole Richie transform her gorgeous yard into a fairytale wonderland for a dinner party with friends, and after seeing these snaps from her feature on The Coveteur, we’re glad to see little has changed. By incorporating textural, ethnic, and eclectic elements, Richie has ensured her space is relaxed, yet entirely chic. Here are

Have you ever tried to grapple someone else’s sand toy away from your toddler? You’re better off trying to wrangle a mouse from the clutches of a hungry street cat. Last week I watched from a short distance as my two-year-old daughter charged another little girl in the sandbox and attempted to wrest a turtle mold out of

‘Tis the season for birthday parties! There are many things to check off your to-do list in preparation: coming up with a theme, preparing a list of attendees, and of course, getting the invitations in the mail. If the idea of a trip to Party City gives you the willies, we’ve got you covered.  

I’m going to admit something to you, xoJane readers: I am much happier as a part-time parent. My ex-husband and I share custody, and even though I love my child with every bit of my soul, there are times I really look forward to having every other week “off” from parenting. Of course, I never

Think back to the last time you felt truly vulnerable. Do you remember how exposed and emotionally naked you felt? Being vulnerable can make us feel weak and out-of-control. However, letting your guard down and allowing yourself to be vulnerable actually requires a lot of inner strength—and it’s the only way to form a real