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the best investment pieces in designer luxury fashion apparel, accessories and fine jewelry

The Best Investments in Luxury Accessories and Apparel

Published by Julie Murphy

Looking for something to invest in besides the stock market? Turns out that the best designer luxury fashion accessories – including fine jewelry – and apparel can be reasonably sound investment vehicles. But how to invest in luxury designer accessories, fine jewelry and fashion apparel in a smart and informed manner? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has done the research, and she’s sharing a list of the best investments for your money in the world of designer luxury fashion accessories, fine jewelry and apparel.

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best cookbooks for international cuisine from home kitchen

The Best Cookbooks for International Cuisine Right Now

Published by Julie Murphy

Almost none of us can travel internationally right now, and we’re really missing the flavors and aroma of the food of our most beloved travel destinations. If you’re feeling the same way, why not cook your way to your favorite international destination? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of the books that can guide your kitchen journey. Taste the world with home cooking from the best cookbooks and subscription boxes of snacks with the authentic cuisine of these top international travel destinations.

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The Chic Statement Luxury Bags Perfect for This Summer

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

As the Great Lockdown begins to loosen up just a bit, suddenly we find ourselves in the mood for a new handbag. It’s been a long time since we’ve needed a statement bag, what with all the shelter-in-place-at-home mandates. But now, we say bring on the bright and bold luxury designer bags to greet the summer! Here’s our roundup of the chic statement designer luxury bags perfect for this summer 2020, including totes, clutches and cross-body bags.

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what to read on Mother's Day: the best novels about mothers and daughters

What are the Best Novels about Mothers and Daughters?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

What to read for Mother’s Day? At this time of year, our thoughts naturally turn to some of the most poignant and affecting books we’ve read through the years about mothers and daughters. What about mothers and sons, you say? That’s a different matter, and a topic for another post. For now, we’ve scanned our bookshelves and our memories and come up with a list of the best novels that illuminate the impact and legacy of relationships between mothers and daughters.

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luxury hotel home decor to shop online

The Best Hotel Sites to Shop for Chic Luxury Home Decor

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

If you’ve been housebound for the past couple of months, you may be ready for some serious redecorating. We know we are! As we began our quest for a new look for several rooms in our house, we discovered that several 5-star hotels have extensive online merchandise offerings. So we investigated, and here’s our list of the best hotel websites to shop for chic luxury home decor and gifts. Because better days are coming, and when the parties start, we want to be ready.

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