R29 Editors On Protecting Their Peace In 2025
What are you doing in 2025? This year, I’m holding back on giving my friends as much advice. Instead, I’m going to listen — and not judge! I like to think I have
A 16th-century Scottish house once visited by Mary Queen of Scots
Like so many ports, Leith has enjoyed high days, heydays and some spells in the doldrums. The same could be said about Lamb’s House, which, when it was built in 1610, was one
I’m 51, I Have A $374K Joint Income & I Can’t Shake My Scarcity Mindset
Occupation: Human resources professionalIndustry: GovernmentAge: 51Location: PhiladelphiaSalary: $190,000Joint income: $374,000. Husband makes $184,000; both of our paychecks are directly deposited to a shared checking account.Assets: Joint checking: $36,997; joint savings: $30,145; my Thrift
I’m Hopping on the Dopamine Decor Trend with These 15 Mood-Boosting Accents fro
When I picture my perfect home, I don’t see minimalistic accents. Instead, I envision bold, lively, and brightly colored pieces, because that’s what makes me happy. And recently, I discovered a trend that
Can Creatine Supplements Help You Lose Weight?
Creatine is a compound produced naturally in the body by amino acids. About 95% of this compound can be found in the skeletal muscle. You can also get creatine by eating foods like
I’ve Used Dutch Ovens My Entire Life, and Nothing Compares to This One Brand
Over my lifetime, I’ve owned and used enameled cast iron Dutch ovens from Le Creuset, Martha Stewart, Lodge, and others. I used them as directed, and each lasted for several years. Then I
10 Cozy and Inviting New Nurseries
Nurseries should be welcoming not just for babies, but also for their parents and caregivers. After all, adults and wee ones both deserve comfortable and soothing surroundings. If you’re designing a nursery, take
The Coldest Weather Is Still to Come, and Columbia Discounted Winter Coats, Boots, an
We may be nearing the end of January, but here in the Midwest where I live, winter is far from over. Not only does it snow as early as October here, but there
Curtains Are No Longer Just for Windows — I’ll Be Putting Them Behind My Bed
One of my favorite design revelations as of late, is the fact that curtains needn’t be reserved solely for covering windows. Beautiful fabric and drapery can be styled elsewhere in the home, adding
Travel 2025: ‘Friend-Finding Tours,’ Private Islands and a Mixed Bag of Prices
Jump to: Credit…Miriam Martincic A recent Booking.com global survey of 31,000 travelers found that 71 percent of respondents “want to leave the places they visit better than when they arrived.” Eighty-three percent said