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Plated is our favorite meal kit box yet

There are so many food meal services on the market; some claim to make dinner prep faster; others profess to save you money; and many will apparently teach you to cook like a pro. We’ve been on a mission to test out these claims. We’ve tried out Blue Apron, Green Chef, and Dinnerly. I feel […]

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Last minute Mother’s Day gifts: 14 types of bouquets

Every year the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day, comes to remind us to honor the women we love. Whether celebrating your mother, your grandmother, or other special ladies in your life, the day allows you to show how much you care. Since Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 13, we curated a Mother’s Day […]

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This rosé may have inspired the phrase ‘rosé all day’

Being a business owner, chef, restaurateur, mom and wife is a balancing act and a lot of work,” chef Samantha Carroll tells us. And when she says “a lot of work,” she isn’t kidding. Right after graduating from culinary school in 2010, Sam opened Hot Tails—a restaurant in New Roads, Louisiana—with her husband, Cody. It […]

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Try these ‘Inspiring Women’ cocktail recipes

What makes an already yummy cocktail even more delicious? When it’s made with spirits produced under female leadership and inspired by badass women. This Spring the NoMo SoHo Hotel in NYC is running an “Inspiring Women” cocktail promotion. From monarchs to mathematicians, each of the six drinks pays tribute to females who changed modern history—and […]

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Master Blender Rachel Barrie recommends a wine and Scotch

With our recurring Wine of the Week feature, we’ve promised to bring you kickass women in the industry—sommeliers, beverage directors, critics, or just generally awesome wine connoisseurs—and this week we have something a little different, but just as awesome. A trailblazer in a different type of beverage industry, Rachel Barrie holds the title of the […]

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Dinnerly is a fast and (mostly) tasty way to feed your family

If you’ve ever wished there was a fast, easy, way to get dinner on the table for the family (or just yourself), we may have found the meal kit delivery service for you. Because there are so many options out there in this market, we’ve decided to review them for you at Grok Nation. First […]

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20 gifts your mom will love

If you’re anything like me, Mother’s Day somehow sneaks up every year. I have the best of intentions to purchase my mom something nice and meaningful, but often due to time constraints (and not living in the same city as her), I end up sending last minute flowers or a gift card via email. Not […]

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Sarah Tracey is ready for picnics and patios

Like many young, hopeful New York transplants, Sarah Tracey moved to the city to pursue a music career. And as all of those young people learn—New York is expensive! She took a “survival job” as a cocktail waitress and as they say: “The rest is history!” Once Sarah realized her love of learning and educating […]

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Sommelier Victoria James says this white Bordeaux ‘screams spring’

Wine for Dummies may not be an auspicious start for a beverage director, but when she became a bartender at 18, Victoria James picked up a “dusty old copy” of the book. She was lured by the history, stories, and tradition of the world. “This book led to another, which led to another, which led […]

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Green Chef provides out-of-the-box meals

Dinnertime can either be a hassle or a breeze—depending on the type of cook you are (a.k.a. if you actually enjoy cooking or not). There are countless meal delivery services that claim to make dinner prep faster, to save you money, or to teach you how to cook like a pro. In an effort to […]

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Content Strategy & Editorial Consulting for Interior

Editorial consulting and content strategy developed to support a brand relaunch, including blog planning and original long-form articles.

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9 Best Lip Balms With SPF

A hands-on product-testing contribution to Byrdie’s lip balm with SPF roundup, focused on comfort, hydration, and real-world sun protection.

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Rimadesio Makes a Move to Miami With a New Flagship

A reported feature covering the opening of Rimadesio’s Miami flagship, exploring design, spatial storytelling, and the integration of hospitality and food-driven experiences in retail environments.

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Meet SUPERWOOD: Reengineered Timber That Can Outperform Steel

A reported feature on InventWood’s Superwood, a next-generation wood material engineered to be stronger than steel. The piece focuses on materials science, sustainability, and emerging applications in design and construction.

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Colby Murphy Discusses His Design Ethos and Creative Process

A reported interview with Colby Murphy, founder of Southloft, exploring parametric design, fabrication, and contemporary design practice.

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Stars Align at Sol Sanctuary at Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka

A reported feature on Aarunya Nature Resort’s Sol Sanctuary in Sri Lanka, exploring hospitality design, architecture, and the relationship between built space and landscape.

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Meet the 2025 Shaw Contract Design Awards Global Winners

A sponsored design feature created for Design Milk, blending brand storytelling with editorial voice and audience-focused content.

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SouthLoft’s Parametric Bench Blends Form, Function, and Durability

A reported feature exploring Southloft’s parametric bench, highlighting computational design, digital fabrication, and material innovation in contemporary commercial environments.

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Sonoma’s Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho’s Restaurant Design

A reported feature exploring the design of Jiun Ho’s Enclos restaurant in Sonoma, focusing on architecture, interiors, and the relationship between design and dining.

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Architecture Comes to Life in an Immersive German Installation

A reported feature exploring “Breathing Planet,” an immersive installation by White Mirror that blends art, technology, and sensory design.

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Dalene Rovenstine

Writer, editor, and content marketing leader with a journalism background and experience across media and brand platforms