Diane Ackerman 
Indulge me for a moment—I love watching the Times Square Ball Drop every New Year’s Eve. Before you assume I’ve gone completely mad, let me clarify that you won’t catch this New Yorker competing for an unobstructed view of the Manhattan madness. Not in this lifetime, anyway—and certainly not when over a million people are … Read more
We all know the beauty benefits of sleep, and that we should probably be getting more of it, but have you ever considered how productive your time beneath the sheets actually is? To make the most of your (ahem) eight hours, plan them as you would your daylight ones and try a little multitasking. From … Read more
You might not be feeling your healthiest as you read this–indulgence is the name of the game in December–but the wellness tips from earlier this year or still floating somewhere in the back of your mind (even if there’s drowned out by a few waves of Champagne). Understanding our physiology and harnessing easy ways to … Read more
I’ve said it before (across roughly 47,000 words in my book, The Joy of Snacks) and I’ll say it again: snacks are the best, snacks are forever, snacks are life. The joy of gathering around a table for a multi-course fandango with your loved ones is not lost on me, but it’s already quite well … Read more
Many of us discovered our love for reading through young adult books. They were truth-tellers, examining themes like friendship, loss, puberty, mental health, and sex in ways that gently let us know we weren’t alone in our thoughts or experiences. Now, to revisit those books is to return to a time when life seemed both … Read more
There are two very important things that keep my life on track – naps and snacks. And while there is only one way to nap (just fall asleep), snacking is a little more complicated. What do you eat? When? There are ways to snack well and, believe me, I’m a professional, so let me guide … Read more
A higher neckline and thicker material are a great place to start, according to Triano. These factors take a shirt from accidental to architectural. She loves the details, particularly the shoulders. “You can easily adjust the length and draping with a belt, or tuck, so go for something that frames your body well around the … Read more
Sunday breakfast? It’s everyone for themselves… scraps of food from under the table after Saturday night’s dinner party. When I was a kid, I would take my parents a cup of tea in bed. I haven’t trained my kids to that stage yet. Then what? I’m a coffee addict. We live in a very rural … Read more
TikTok beauty trends have taken on a life of their own over the past few years, transmuting transient micro-moments into full-tilt sensations, the sort of splashes that influence human beings and brands alike. Even with their blink-and-you’ll-miss-it nature, the most noteworthy of the year’s beauty approaches managed to warrant consideration and incorporation into one’s routine, … Read more
I don’t really believe in new year resolutions – too fickle, too much pressure. However, I do believe in a reset. After a season of sparkle and OTT maquillage for endless events, a clean, minimal approach to makeup can be a breath of fresh air. Also, if you intend to be out or up late … Read more
