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February 14 may be Valentine’s Day to most people, but any Parks and Recreation fan knows the importance of February 13. Galentine’s Day, a holiday created and celebrated by Leslie Knope, is honored the day before V-Day. And while the holiday is like Valentine’s, in that it’s all about honoring the ones you love, this […]
A shopping guide for the 2012 holiday issue of Hamptons magazine While the Hamptons is certainly known for its summer season, not everything closes when the weather changes. Here, I spoke with the owners of boutiques that are open year-round about what they’ll be offering for the holidays. Click here to view the magazine page […]
Product roundup for the August 2012 of Popular Mechanics magazine Using tips and suggestions from diving experts, I compiled top clothing and gear recommendations for magazine readers. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.
A shopping guide in the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics As a freelance assistant editor, I helped research and report on the astronomy shopping guide for beginners in an upcoming print issue. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.
Home writing for the July 2012 issue of Popular Mechanics As a freelance editorial assistant, I gathered new product ideas forr the front of book magazine page, Upgrade. Click here to view the magazine page as a PDF.
Just like with fashion, in home décor, sometimes what’s old is new again. And that’s certainly true with wallpaper. Available in a range of sizes, designs and colors, there are hundreds of wallpapers available on the market—and there’s certainly one that could fit your home. Sometimes you don’t need a piece of artwork, you just […]
The lack of work-appropriate winter wear for women is a real issue Long-sleeved dresses are the holy grail of dresses. And I’m not talking about the long-sleeved mini-dresses you wear to look cute when going out in winter but actually freeze in all night long. I’m talking the long-sleeved, work-appropriate dress. I mean the dresses […]
The Pantone Color Institute determines the Color of the Year by analyzing what colors are starting to trend in fashion, film, technology, etc. And one color they see on the horizon for 2019 is coral. That’s why Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral was named as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019 in December. Inspired by […]
There are just a few days left for holiday shopping. And if you’ve put off buying for the nerds and geeks on your list, have we got a guide for you! We’ve pulled a gift idea for fans of all the major fandoms: Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. […]
It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in shopping for the holidays and not truly think through what you’re giving to friends and family. While trying to check everyone off your holiday gift list, you could end up overspending or purchasing presents that don’t have as much meaning as you’d like. That’s why we’ve rounded […]
We all have at least one on our list: the person who is impossible to shop for. It could be because you don’t know him that well or because she has everything, but whatever the reason, you end up stumped on what to purchase. Well, stop your worrying! We’ve gathered our favorite items on the […]
For a particular set of people, there is no such thing as too many beauty products. If you know anyone like that and are struggling to find them a holiday gift, behold our favorite beauty gifts of 2018. These beauty sets—including nail polish, hair products, makeup and skin care—range in prices and products. Milk Makeup […]
You probably realize that we kind of sort of love The Big Bang Theory. And we know many of you do, too. CafePress and Etsy are chock-full of fan art, t-shirts and more, but we want to help you save some time during your already-busy holiday season. We’ve gathered up our favorite gifts in a […]
A bottle of bubbly or a box of chocolates are easy gift ideas no matter the season, but showing that you truly care takes thought. That’s where we come in: We’ve rounded up the best of the best in food and drink gifts: premium cheeses, sweet, chewy toffee, a high-end Italian liquor (in a beautiful […]
Sometimes one gift isn’t enough; for the person who has it all or that you want to surprise continually, sign them up for one of these subscription services! We’ve included a little bit of everything: boxes for kids, foodies, yogis, you name it. TokiBox According to TokiBox, the best gifts in life are vegan (and […]
