If there is merit in Ralph Waldo Emerson’s observation, “Life is not a destination, it’s a journey,” then the 19th century philosopher was well ahead of his time. Today, there’s a sea…
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We talked to those in the know about this season’s trends in the most fashionable resort wear. We also checked in with Zimmermann, the fashion house, to explore the latest ready-to-wear resort…
Karl Lagerfeld often proclaimed that art was art and fashion was fashion—and that never the twain should meet. But not everyone agrees. In fact, many of us feel that most creatives—whether painters,…
Gates co-founded Birdies, the San Francisco-based shoe company, with her friend Marissa Sharkey. The company’s original concept was comfortable, stylish shoes one can wear while hosting a fashionable dinner party: flats as comfy as slippers. They built the company as young women, holding full-time jobs and without experience in the field.
Many consider accessories like a playground—a place to be lighthearted, whimsical—even experimental. Whatever your accessory game, we’ve gathered a few for your adornment delight. Various fashion pundits have likened…
In love with paint colors? You’re not alone. Nothing makes a mood-boosting difference quite like a fresh coat of paint on walls and ceilings. In a highly anticipated moment, the leading paint…
What: Launch of the de Gournay X HiNOTEHand-painted Hellos, Digital Invitations and Social Notes. De Gournay’s celebration of the Vignette Designers of the 2023 San Francisco Fall Show. About de Gournay: de Gournay is a…
If her love language is giving (and receiving) gifts, then you’ll want to honor her this holiday with an over-the-top gift that shows not only just how much you care, but also…
For guys that appreciate the finer things in life. The holidays are here, and it’s time to start shopping for the perfect gifts for those special men in your life. But with…
At a time when many of us feel increasingly listless, lost, or stuck, despite our successes or so-called perfect lives, perhaps the gift to ask for (or to generously give) isn’t a…
A Barbie film screening party was held at the Historical Cameo Cinema in Napa Valley on August 12th, 2023. The party was a benefit for the Cameo Cinema, and was hosted by Cathy…
Attention grabbers, style transformers, anonymity tools, statement makers, and sun shaders, sunglasses–it seems–have a plethora of purposes in our lives. Whether you wear them to hide from humanity, to mimic an icon…
The path to well being varies for everyone. It might include spending time with children, playing pickle ball, drinking green juice, getting enough sleep, being in nature or following a specific diet.…
These couture confidants keep their clients stylish and self-assured. The Bay Area’s best dressed possess their own eye for fabulous fashion, though it’s likely that many routinely receive a bit of help…
Nearly two thousand feet above shimmery Lake Lucerne at five star Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, which crowns a cliff, I bide time in what most people call the most Instagram-worthy infinity…
“Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union,” said the great Frank Lloyd Wright, underscoring the fact that we love beauty,…
Flummoxed each holiday season with that annual ritual of gift giving? One rule of thumb helps narrow things down: spend more on a gift for someone than you would spend on yourself.…
And you thought wine was for sipping? As it turns out there’s another use for wine good enough to turn a few heads. It’s called Vinotherapy. Redefining happy hour, the practice doesn’t…
Found in some of Europe’s lesser touristed wine regions, these characteristic and inventive wine hotels, one in France and one in Italy, put you right in the middle of the vines. Owned…
Greased Lightning Created What weighs 9,000 pounds and goes like hell? The answer used to be “nothing,” but now it’s “the new Hummer EV Pickup!” Is 0 to 60 miles per hour…