“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” So wrote the British poet William Congreve. What do you listen to in times of stress to relax? As we all learn to cope with the uncertainty of living in the time of COVID-19, our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has developed a calming playlist of music to boost your peace of mind in stressful moments. Dim the lights, settle in, and press play here.
Feeling a bit stressed at the moment? Yep, us too. Which is why we dispatched our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy to round up the best “relaxation tech” – the technology tools and gadgets engineered to reduce our anxiety levels and foster serenity during even the most challenging times (like right now). Here’s the best stress-relieving tech gear (including the best weighted blanket) to use at home or on the go to alleviate the cares of everyday life.
Spring is here, and it’s time to refresh your living space and home decor, perhaps with some happy and energizing new home decor in fresh colors. Especially since it appears that we’ll be spending more of the season indoors than we might like, while we wait for the COVID-19 virus to pass. To ensure that your nest is feathered as pleasantly as possible, we’re sharing some home decorating ideas. Our ace correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the best luxury fine bed linens, throws, blankets, cushions and bath towels for spring summer this year.
Now trending: designer dresses, shoes, jewelry and bags in bold and bright rainbow colors. Here’s our round-up of the best chic and cheerful new designer fashion in rainbow colors to lift your mood this season. We’ve got some of the best looks, along with how to wear the rainbow trend in style.
Looking for a fresh and fun trend for spring summer 2020 that’s truly novel and different? One word, dear reader: raffia. Now trending: raffia headbands, sandals, shoes, sneakers and jewelry. Have a look at the best new accessories and shoes in raffia right now.
