Diane Ackerman 
There’s something deeply romantic about Nina Freudenberger’s new book, Mountain House. Perhaps it’s the season in which they were captured: Many of the homes—which range from cliffside manses to log cabins—are photographed within the cool, snowy expanses of winter. Perhaps it’s the interiors, most of which are the visual epitome of hygge. Or perhaps it’s … Read more
We have become accustomed to tracking our daily step count, sleep cycles and how much time we spend glued to our phone screens. Now the totting-up trend is coming for our wardrobes, too. On social media, fashion fans are championing the idea of digitally tracking what they wear every day for the next 12 months … Read more
Jeremy Allen White definitely does have a belly button — you may just have to squint to see it. It’s there! It’s tiny, but it’s there. Everyone is born with a belly button; it’s how we get nutrients and blood flow from our mothers when in utero. “A belly button comes from the baby being … Read more
Less is more in the manicure department nowadays. Whether it’s the short, milky nails we saw at Chanel’s Cruise 2024 show, or the shift away from nail art, we’re going naked on our nail beds to start out the new year. There’s no better example of this than manicure icon Jennifer Lopez, whose latest manicure … Read more
What are you up to this weekend? The boys are getting haircuts (“not too much please!” is their forever frantic direction) and we’re also celebrating Georgie’s birthday. Let me know if you know any slam-dunk toys for a two-year-old, haha. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around … Read more
Chocolate isn’t just an ingredient in this pudding; it is its soul. This is the simplest and purest iteration of chocolate mousse you will find – something of a culinary paradox, because it is shockingly straightforward, yet complex. Midway through, you might also worry that it won’t whip or set like a mousse that uses … Read more
At 17, Jack Beasley was a talented footballer with a bright future ahead of him. But the young apprentice’s life was cut short after he was fatally stabbed in a violent knife attack on a busy strip in Surfers Paradise during a night out with friends on December 13, 2019. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Parole … Read more
We’re pretty good at foreseeing the next year’s beauty trends a month or two before the ball drops, if we do say so ourselves. One of our favorite predictions for 2024: the ‘90s lob. But even we missed a not-so-minor detail about the way celebrities would apparently be wearing this shoulder-skimming style. In less than … Read more
Mere days into 2024, we already have our first microtrend of the year: the “eclectic grandpa.” Coined by Pinterest as one of their 2024 trend predictions, the eclectic grandpa is all about colorful knitwear, tweed, loafers, patterned boxer shorts, sensible sneakers, baseball caps, and wristwatches; key words: retro, custom, vintage. “Because the coastal grandma aesthetic … Read more
Dry January was once seen as a challenge no one wanted to undertake. A month without booze? No, thanks. But now, with the shifting tides and more of us rethinking our relationships with alcohol, the month comes as an opportunity to reset and explore a new, more intentional approach. And thanks to the rapid expansion … Read more
