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1 5 Lunches You'll Love
If you’re like a lot of people trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, you might eat breakfast and carefully plan your dinner menus. When it comes to lunch, however, you often don’t have time to think about it. But eating a healthier lunch ...
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2 10 Great Wines for Under $20
A common misconception about wine is that is has to be expensive to be good. The fact is that anyone with good credit can lay down a Visa card, spend big, and get a tasty bottle. But the real fun is in finding wines that cost a fraction of the price ...
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3 Beat the Rainy-Day Blues
Ever feel confined, bored, or even depressed when dark skies loom overhead? It’s sometimes hard to get motivated when it’s raining or cloudy outside. But gray skies are no reason to be down. Here are nine ideas to put a sunny spin on any ...
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4 Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler’s growing empire starts in Los Angeles, where her design firm and its posh but approachable style has helped define the modern aesthetic of the city, from its resorts and hotels to its most fashionable shops. Lately she’s ...
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5 Jamie Drake
Jamie Drake cemented his reputation as the quintessential New York decorator when New York mayor Mike Bloomberg selected him to design the interiors for the official mayoral residence, the newly renovated Gracie Mansion on Manhattan’s East Side...
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6 5 Ways to Bond With Your Family
It's easy to get overwhelmed by the day-to-day of keeping up with a home, family, or job. But to let that happen would defy the reasons you make the sacrifices: to support, nurture, and show love for your family. The good news is making meaningful co...
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7 Get to Know the Goddess Within
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling like you were zapped in your sleep and lost your invincibility? Maybe the things that were simple the day before seem challenging and even daunting today. Don’t worry—you’re not alone. In f...
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8 Mediterranean Cocktail Party
No one can resist the temptation of the Mediterranean's crystal-blue water, idyllic beaches, and sensual flavors (think olives, citrus, and luxurious spreads). But not all of us can jump on a plane whenever we feel the urge to escape to the famed Riv...
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9 Larry Laslo
Larry Laslo began his long career as an advertising art director and illustrator, and his interiors still bear the stamp of a freewheeling imagination. In addition to using plush materials and saturating them with rich color, Laslo is known for tappi...
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10 Yifat Oren
Kevin Costner has Yifat Oren to thank for his picture-perfect Aspen mountaintop nuptials. Ditto for Mariska Hargitay, whose reception at a Montecito, Calif., estate had the look of an enchanted forest. An award-winning event designer, the recipient o...
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11 Outfits to Get You Noticed at Work
From 9 to 5, your hard work should earn you more attention and praise than your wardrobe. But that doesn’t mean your daily uniform has to be bland. Show you mean business by opting for tailored separates in subdued tones, and incorporate seriou...
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12 Outfits to Get You Noticed at Play
During cocktail hour and beyond, when it comes to getting dressed, almost anything goes. To turn heads while out on the town, show off your sense of adventure by taking a fun, care-free approach to color. Opt for a solid-colored shift in a brilliant ...
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13 Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Madonna. Cher. Prince. Jean-Georges. Some stars are so recognizable by their first names there’s no need to bother with their last, and this French-born chef is one of them. The owner of more than a dozen restaurants around the world, including...
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14 Delicious Dinners
Lots of people want to eat more healthfully, but they’re not sure where to start. Well, there’s good news: Little swaps can lead to big benefits in nutrition. So dedicate one dinner this week to a meal-plan makeover. Courses like the samp...
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15 Smart Snacks
When it comes to snacking, ever feel you’re stuck between two choices: eat something that’s good for you or eat something that tastes good? Well, we’ve got great news. There are plenty of simple snacks that can be healthy and hearty...
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16 Nigella Lawson
One part sugar and two parts spice, Lawson is the award-winning author of several bestselling cookbooks, including Feast: Food to Celebrate Life, Nigella Bites, How to Be a Domestic Goddess, and the recently released Nigella Express, which is packed ...
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17 Steal the Look: Gwen Stefani
While die-hard fans love her cheeky, Harajuku-inspired stage attire, Gwen Stefani's stunning red-carpet looks have long impressed forward-thinking trendsetters. To channel her tough-luxe attitude, belt a simple blue ball gown, then accessorize with n...
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18 Creative Cooking With Cheese
Cheese plates have been a standby at cocktail and dinner parties for years. But there are far more creative ways to celebrate the divine dairy product. Next time you’re considering serving cheese as an appetizer, first course or finale, turn to...
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19 Rainbow Brights
What better way to brighten up midseason wardrobes than with a jolt of color? For spring, fashion’s chicest cobblers are serving up sweet, playful heels covered in candy colors. To pull off this head-turning footwear trend, wear perky sandals w...
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20 Jonathan Adler
My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living, the title of Jonathan Adler’s home-decorating bible, explains a lot about the man and his work. Similarly, Happy Home—the moniker for his bedding, dinnerware, table linens, and stationery lines&...
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