Today my friend Lisa will bake a cake for her son William. Lisa lost her son to an accident while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. On April 22, his birthday, Lisa turns to the therapeutic act of baking and sharing a cake with loved ones as a simple way to can honor Will and a much-loved tradition. …
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, as much as 40 percent of food produced in America is thrown away every day, amounting to 1,400 calories per person per day, $400 per person per year, and notably, 31 million tons of food added to landfills each year. If you’re suddenly feeling a little bit sheepish about the Chinese leftovers you tossed, the baked chicken parmigiana pasta you brought for lunch only to abandon it in favor of going out for sushi or the…
Holidays are great for so many reasons. There’s the excuse to celebrate, usually involving gifts or goodies of some sort. Holidays mean time with family and friends. And they provide an occasion to bring your fashion ‘A’ game. (Umm, hello cameras everywhere documenting the day for all of time?). And Easter is certainly no exception.…
No matter how many fabulous pairs of heels you have in your closet, every girl needs a comfortable pair of ballet flats for walking in the city. Whether your commute to work involves a lengthy trek to and from the El or you take advantage of sunny days with a walk over your lunch hour, there are times when a five-inch stiletto strut just isn’t possible.…
Kylie Egge doesn’t run your typical upholstery shop. As the owner of Recovered Interior, she has an eye for imagining overlooked vintage and antique furniture as eye-catching statement pieces. Since discovering furniture re-design five years ago, her craft is one part “search and rescue” and one part reimagination. Think carved side chairs with punchy peacock patterned fabric or a vintage porter’s chair recovered in hunter green velvet and a matching glossy green frame for a monochromatic effect. While aspiring do-it-yourselfers…