In my last blog post I talked about the strategies my husband, Barry, and I use to keep things running smoothly and (relatively) stress-free when we host weekend guests at our home in Southampton. I thought I’d follow up by sharing some of the items that help us do that. While “things” on their own […]
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Seven Tips for Keeping Your Sanity During Summertime Entertaining
As the summer unfolds, you may be planning to host houseguests for a weekend getaway. Of course you’re looking forward to spending time with friends and/or family. But you may also be just a bit concerned about how to have fun while taking care of the hundred-and-one details of entertaining others in your home. It […]
Anniversary Reflections: The Little Things Are the Big Things
“A soul mate is someone who has locks that fit our keys and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we can be loved for who we are and not for who we’re […]
Ditching, Switching, and Swapping, Oh My!: Seven Tips for Changing Out Your Seasonal Wardrobe
After the long, brutal winter we’ve just endured, the temperatures are finally beginning to rise and the flowers are starting to bloom. And as the seasons change, so should your closet. Of course some pieces like frequently worn jeans and shoes will stay, but your heavy sweaters and boots will need to make way for […]
The Art of Listening: Eight Tips to Help You Truly Hear Others
If you were asked, “Are you a good listener?” chances are you’d answer “yes.” Maybe you pride yourself on your ability to stay quiet even when you really want to interject, or maybe you believe that you give sound advice after hearing another person’s problem or dilemma. But as I was reminded recently, you might […]
What I’m Loving Now: 16 Products to Get Your Face, Skin, and Lips Ready for Spring
The snow that has fallen during this abnormally chilly winter has been absolutely beautiful to watch…but if you’re like many women, that’s where your enjoyment of the season stops. Between the polar vortex and artificial heating, the odds are high that your skin is dry and your lips are chapped. And that’s not even taking […]
Small Resolutions Get Big Results: Three Questions to Ask Yourself in 2014
Can you believe it—2014 is here. If you’re like most Americans, you’re riding the high of freshly made New Year’s resolutions. This, you promise yourself, is the year when you’re finally going to buckle down and make all the big changes you’ve been dreaming about: losing 50 pounds or getting out of debt or finding […]
’Tis the Season for Excess: Seven Areas in Which You Shouldn’t Overindulge
For most Americans, the weeks between now and New Year’s are some of the busiest of the year. When we’re not shopping, cooking, or decorating, we’re socializing, eating, or traveling to the next event on the calendar. Yes, we mean well when we cram our time so full of activities and obligations: We want to […]
What I’m Loving Now: Holiday 2013 Edition
As the days get shorter and temperatures fall, our schedules tend to get busier and busier. Between your holiday schedule and the general end-of-year crunch, you may be spending less and less time on yourself—and feeling increasingly stressed. As you rush from errands to events to the office and back again, I encourage you to […]
Common Errors That May Be Sabotaging Your Style
For most women, image is important. With few exceptions, nobody tries to leave home looking sloppy, inappropriate, or overdone. However, as you know if you’ve spent a little time people-watching in a public location, those efforts don’t always succeed. And there’s a good reason for it. One of the many things I have learned as […]