PHD Terrace in Midtown Manhattan created a spectacular 20 Pound Spiked Hot Cocoa last year and the response was sweet to say the least. The year-round rooftop bar decided to create an updated version in honor of National Hot Chocolate Day this year. Beginning on January 31, the 15 Pound ... More

When I meet Mina Newman, executive chef of Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Sen Sakana and in-house caterer at New York City's Edison Ballroom–not to mention the winner of the reality television show Chopped in 2009–she gives me a strong, firm handshake. This is the ... More

Just a couple of months ago in Paris, French jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels unveiled its newest Poetic Complications watches for women at a lavish gala at the regally impressive Republican Guard in Paris. Van Cleef & Arpels, which creates Swiss watches in its Geneva Manufacture, has been ... More

Diamonds are forever, but now, there's a new technology that makes them more modern than ever. As consumers have grown more conscious about the social and environmental cost of mining diamonds, there's been a shift towards finding cleaner alternatives to so-called "blood diamonds." A breakthrough occurred a few years, allowing material ... More

If you consciously remove your engagement ring (or fine jewelry in general) every time you apply lotion, wash dishes, shower, or even sleep–we applaud you. While we all may strive to practice that behavior, it isn’t always the reality. The more you do with your ring on can directly ... More

Leading online floral retailer The Bouqs Company has collaborated with ready-to-wear, lifestyle, and bridal designer Monique Lhuillier. Following the launch of the pair’s partnership in March 2019, this collection will feature a new season of floral arrangements made with roses, tulips, and hydrangeas. The co-branded collection ... More