Month: November 2019

The top wellness trends of 2020 you need to know now

The Top New Wellness Trends You Need to Know for 2020

As the start of a new year approaches, we – like so many – resolve to be more fit, to eat healthier food, and to achieve serenity. Sure, we’re likely to fall short. But hope springs eternal – and small steps forward are still helpful to our long-term well-being. Wondering how to increase wellness and well-being in the new year? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy (kick-boxing instructor extraordinaire) has researched the top new wellness trends you need to know for 2020.

celebrating good deeds in November 2019 Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen

Celebrating Good Deeds: The November Sparkler of the Month

Sparklers is a monthly series that highlights those spreading light in the world. We’re celebrating good deeds and those who choose to shine in November 2019.  And since this month is all about being thankful and sharing a meal with family, friends, and perhaps even strangers, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on a group helping to bring a lot of people to the table who would otherwise go hungry. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen shares the inspiring story of Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen.

why to drink rosé wine for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays

The Top Reasons You Should be Drinking Rosé This Holiday

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or any number of other holiday meals or parties, one of the pressing questions every year is what wine to serve. You can always go with the tried and true. But what about something different this year? We decided to go straight to the source. Our Food Editor Nicole Douillet has a surprising suggestion for your holiday events: rosé! It may represent the idea of endless summer – but you can happily drink rosé year-round. Here are the top reasons you can – and perhaps should – be drinking your favorite rosé this Thanksgiving, and throughout the holiday season.

ultimate luxury gift guide to the most expensive in the world

The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide: The World’s Most Expensive

What do you give a billionaire as a gift? Whether you actually have this as a legitimate question that needs an answer, or you’re just day-dreaming about life as a boss, we have answers. Our research in the world of luxury often turns up funny, frivolous, cringe-worthy and clever items that are almost beyond belief. If that’s your thing, here’s our ultimate gift guide for the 1% with the most expensive, extravagant, crazy-rich luxury gifts ever. 

the best chic luxury Mommy and Me (or Daddy and Me) designer fashion brands

What are the Best Mommy and Me Designer Fashion Brands?

Whether its for the family photo, a big vacation, a holiday or birthday gift or just because, lots of people really love dressing as Mommy and Me with their little ones. Can it be done with style, though? Our correspondent (and mother of three) Julie Chang Murphy has the answers to this pressing question: what are the best chic luxury Mommy and Me (or Daddy and Me) designer fashion brands right now?