
Make Happy Hours Count: Couture Cocktail Napkins Curated for a Cause Spark “Giving Month” Donations for Conservation Wild's Big Cat Jaguar Habitat Preservation

How to Launch a Cheeky Brand: My Conversation with Cheeky Cocktails’ Inspiring Founder, April Wachtel

Garden Glamour by Duchess Designs Unveils its Exquisite, Redesigned Website to Inspire and Celebrate an Artful, Entertaining Lifestyle

Message in a Bottle: Non-Alcoholic Spirits & Mixers Make Holiday Happy Hour Recipes Easy & Delicious
Elevate your holiday happy hour with non-alcoholic spirits and mixers, creating easy, delicious recipes everyone can enjoy.

“A Song to Drown Rivers” Book Review
Book Review: A Song to Drown Rivers

Navigating Loss by Facing Grief: Healthy Tips to Soothe your Psyche & Soul & Kindle the Joy
Managing Grief ~ Navigating the loss of something or someone you love

The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show® Returns for Its 33rd Year of Enchanting Model Train Displays and Cherished Seasonal Traditions
The New York Botanical Garden unveils its Holiday Train Show magic with new landmarks made from Plant parts and Holiday Train Nights

Favorite Fall Cocktail Recipes to Warm Your Heart & Cozy-Up Your Happy Hour
Favorite Fall Cocktail Recipes to Warm Your Heart & Cozy-Up Your Happy Hour & that are simple to make

Coloring Outside the Lines? How to Design an Unexpected Autumn Tablescape
How to create an autumn table setting using colors you wouldn’t expect: Blue with golds and orange layering for an elegant and different look for Fall.

Black is the New Green ~ How to Create Dramatic, Spooky Halloween Displays with Black Plants
Incorporating black plants into your garden design can add a sophisticated and dramatic flair, especially during the Halloween season. Plants such as black mondo grass, black calla lilies, and 'Black Prince' coleus offer deep hues that create a striking contrast against lighter foliage. These dark-toned plants not only enhance the spooky ambiance but also bring an unexpected elegance to your garden displays.

How to Cultivate Awe & Wonder With Experience, Curiosity, & Inspiration
How to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder by experiencing nature and watching inspiring people. Interest in moral beauty, curiosity, nurtures Awe and wonder .

Learn How You Can Make Our Democracy Work Best: My Conversation with LWV President

Fall into Natives for an Autumn Garden Tour
Tips for designing a glamorous, beautiful, all-season garden using native plants that will benefit pollinators and the environment.

What is a Death Doula?
Discover the role of a Death Doula, a compassionate guide offering emotional, physical, and spiritual support during the end of life. Learn about planning for death with dignity and personal choices, from green burials to legacy projects. Explore the growing conversations around death, grief, and the value of a thoughtful end-of-life journey, inspired by the teachings of Alua Arthur and 'Going with Grace.'

Nature Inspires Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion at the Met ~ Closing Soon
Explore the latest innovations in fashion at the Met Museum's "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibit, a sensory feast that reconnects attendees with the tactile, visual, and olfactory experiences of historical garments through advanced, multi-sensory technologies.

How To Do Slow Gardening
Embrace the slow rhythms of summer gardening with this insightful guide on nurturing your garden during the dog days. Discover practical tips for weeding, watering, and harvesting, along with philosophical musings on embracing the wabi-sabi beauty of nature's imperfections and using this reflective period to prepare for the vibrant seasons ahead.

Book Preview: A Historical Fiction Tale of Romance, Ambition & Mystery Set in WWII French Vineyards
Delve into the drama and romance of WWII France through the pages of "The French Winemaker's Daughter," a historical fiction novel by Loretta Ellsworth that intertwines love, ambition, and the harrowing backdrop of war across generations, showcasing the enduring spirit of its characters.

French 75 Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate France ’24: Let’s Toast the Olympics Closing Ceremony in Style
Celebrate the closing of the French Olympics with elegant French 75 cocktail recipes, featuring chic garnishes and a festive ambiance to toast the end of the games in style.

How To Add Fresh Herbal Delights To Take Your Happy Hour From Garden to Glass
Explore the art of herbal garnishes in cocktails, learning to grow, harvest, and artistically use herbs and spices from your garden to elevate your mixology, enhancing the visual appeal and aromatic experience of your drinks.

Shadow Art: Shade Garden Design Ideas and Inspiration
Explore shadow garden art design through the interplay of light and darkness, crafting unique silhouettes and patterns that transform outdoor spaces. This guide offers tips on plant selection and garden planning to enhance the ephemeral beauty of shade gardens, perfect for city or expansive woodland settings.