Diane Ackerman 
Earlier, in the white studio, Valentino had confided: “Big success makes me anxious. I never want to disappoint. I work so hard in Rome that I couldn’t get through, psychologically, unless I took weekends off. I have to be happy with my way of life. I’m lucky not to be tormented, to be able to … Read more
I’ve always said that fall makes me feel the most myself. It’s a season when I can lean into the coziness of life. More than that though, fall lets me get quiet. I can embrace moments of perfect stillness—those that would feel unaligned with the energy and erratic vibrancy of the warmer months. Beginning in … Read more
For those who cook with the seasons, this is the bridge between summer and autumn. Many vegetables linger from the abundance of summer, while new things quietly arrive. As dear to me as they are, it’s not just about porcini mushrooms and game. Sardines, for a example, come into their own, are easier to find … Read more
Then, also relating to communication, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury shifts into your social 10th House. This transit is absolutely amazing for networking. While we can’t promise anything in this job market, the stars are feeling generous with you. If your situation allows, it’s okay to use this transit to ask for … Read more
But around the 1880s (a period the historian describes as the “apex” of high stoops), they began to fall out of fashion, signaling a shift toward the new American basement houses of the 1890s, then modernization efforts of the early 20th century, and, finally, the push to carve single-family homes up into apartments. “This all … Read more
If you like chocolate, a wonderful thing to do, for yourself, for someone else or, maybe all together, is a chocolate course. Lots of places now run them, where you learn all about chocolate, how to temper it and then usually make various incarnations of the stuff. The session was meant to last three hours … Read more
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Aries personality profile. Happy October, Aries. This month brings the unexpected to your love life and ushers in the start of spooky season, not to mention a full moon in your sign. During September, when the sun moved … Read more
Each season in Paris, Roger Vivier stages a spellbinding presentation that mixes fashion with a little bit of performance, artisanal craft and a lot of celebs. And, so on chilly Friday in Paris, the brand took over the Hôtel de Boisgelin and brought a garden-themed collection to life, complete with golden palm trees and rococo … Read more
Sunday grub? Sunday lunch with my family has been the most important moment in the weekly calendar for as long as I can remember. It’s a chance to come together over food. Who’s eating? My mum, my dad, my three siblings. My dad’s a Yorkshireman, so there’s always Yorkshire puddings. My mum is an amazing … Read more
Turning our attention back to what’s happening on a smaller scale, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury shifts into intense Scorpio, affecting your 4th House of Home and Family. While not as tumultuous as the eclipse, this transit could be a little bumpy as it brings any disagreements at home, whether with roommates, … Read more
