Diane Ackerman 
The home sits squarely between minimalism and maximalism, vibrant and understated. In the living room, a French antique writing desk with delicately curved legs and gilt detailing is coupled with a sculptural and angular Pierre Cardin dining chair. In the primary bedroom, an all-monochromatic, minimalist vibe gets a bit of personality by way of an … Read more
Denim shorts have been a wardrobe staple for decades, evolving from Daisy Duke’s iconic cut-offs to today’s trendy high-waisted mom shorts. But finding the perfect pair? There’s nothing short about that mission. I’ll admit, I’ve long been skeptical of denim shorts. They never seemed comfortable or flattering to me, and I often opted for poplin … Read more
My fellow night owls, grab a strong cup of coffee and gather around: I have great news. For a long time, our kind has been unfairly maligned. Stereotyped as lazy and undisciplined. Told we ought to be morning larks. Advised to go to bed early so we can wake before 5am and run a marathon … Read more
Australia’s top-performing superannuation funds have been revealed, with members reaping the benefits of an “impressive” year of returns, according to new research. International technology and Australian banking shares helped drive above-average returns over 2024, investment research group Lonsec’s SuperRatings said. SuperRatings found the average balanced investment super fund returned 8.8 per cent to members for … Read more
Abergel recommends keeping the length “just above the eyes [as in, pupils] but just below the brows” and with a little less of a pronounced peak than curtain bangs. But more risk-averse types might opt for keeping the length closer to the tip of the nose. The cut can also be adapted to straight or … Read more
We all know there is no fountain of youth to keep us young forever, but we can certainly slow down and prevent skin ageing, especially as several skincare products have been slashed in price on Amazon. The 48-hour Amazon Prime Day sale offers exclusive discounts to Prime members but non-members can sign up for a … Read more
Early on weekday mornings, Louise Trotter begins the 20-minute cycle from her home on Paris’s Left Bank to Carven’s headquarters just off the Champs-Élysées. By now, she knows the commute by heart: In February of last year, Trotter took up the role of creative director at the 79-year-old maison, reawakening it from a five-year slumber, … Read more
Summer is in full swing and I bring you… a cake recipe. I know, turning on the oven some days during the season is the last thing anyone wants to do, but this recipe is the exception. I’m a bit of sweets fiend, and my day is incomplete without a little treat. But when it … Read more
Pan bagnat literally means wet or soaked bread and, as the infamous former mayor of Nice Jacques Médecin explains in his book on the city’s cuisine, started life as “simply a salad Niçoise” with stale bread, rather like the Italian panzanella (which is perhaps no surprise, given that the city was once part of the … Read more
US YouTuber Billy LeBlanc’s partner Natalie Clark has died after the pair became sick from eating raw oysters. LeBlanc was hospitalised for over a fortnight after eating the common food, and told his Instagram followers he “almost died”. “Unfortunately Natalie didn’t make it and she passed away,” he said. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more
