Month: June 2020

inspiring quotes from the best commencement speeches of 2020

The Best Inspiring Commencement Speech Quotes of 2020

Published by Julie Murphy

Some of the happiest moments of spring each year are at graduation ceremonies. We really love hearing the moving speeches that come along with them. While this year was a bit different because of COVID-19, the celebrity graduation speeches of 2020 still held inspiring messages and wonderful quotes.  Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has compiled a list of inspiring quotes from the best commencement speeches of 2020.These are the words we’re taking to heart.

What makes a good host or hostess gift?

The Luxury Gift Guide: The Best for Host and Hostess

Published by Jillian Tangen

Many of us are venturing out in the coming weeks to visit dear friends and family members. And in many cases, we’re crashing at their homes. Which is all cool and good, as long as we arrive with a lovely and thoughtful gift in hand. To help ensure that we all get invited back, our correspondent Jullian Tangen has a curated list: our ultimate luxury gift guide of the best host and hostess gifts out there right now.

The best cookbooks for summer food and entertaining, including grilling, vegetarian dishes and desserts.

What are the Best Cookbooks for Summer Entertaining?

Published by Julie Murphy

Hosting outdoor parties and firing up the grill? If you’re in search of a few new dishes to add to your repertoire, we’ve got you. Whether it’s a new twist on an old time favorite or something completely new, these cookbooks have it covered. Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy is sharing a list of 12 favorite cookbooks with some of the best food and road-tested recipes perfect for summer entertaining, including grilling, vegetarian dishes and desserts.

best artist-designed swimming pools in the world

The Best Artist-Designed Swimming Pools in the World

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Summer is here! Which got us to thinking about swimming pools. Specifically, artist-designed swimming pools. It turns out there are a number of them, each more stunning than the next. Here’s our list of 11 of the best most famous artist designed swimming pools in the world. We’d love to take a cooling dip in almost every one of them (we’re looking at you, number 11).

how to have a mosquito-free outdoor party

How to Make your Next Outdoor Event Mosquito-Free

Published by Julie Murphy

A glamorous summer evening party under the stars. It sounds like a dream, right? Unfortunately, a swarm of pesky uninvited guests that can turn the whole thing into a nightmare. What’s the secret to making your outdoor living space bug-free? Our intrepid correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has done the research, and she’s sharing some environmentally-friendly ideas on how to get rid of mosquitoes. Here’s how to make your next outdoor event mosquito-free.