When Sir Richard Branson first visited the 74-acre piece of land now known as Necker Island, it was completely uninhabited. He negotiated a purchase price of $180,000, transformed it into an über-luxe resort, and now, 36 years later, charges $62,000 per night to rent the 15-room property. The island, ... More

Borscht—or “Borshch” as it's more commonly spelled—is a popular soup in both Russian and Polish Cuisines. Typically served hot and cold, it’s an everyday soup based on red beets and a bevy of other vegetables available locally. Beets have a condensed sweet flavor, and the soup's other tangy ingredients compliment this—namely, ... More

First there was the book, and then there was the movie and now, 22 years after the story first made waves, The Bridges of Madison County has been given another life, this time as a Broadway musical. The story’s got all the trappings of a great on-stage love ... More

Sometimes the signs of a breakup are so obvious, it's painful: there's the unmade bed, the half-eaten cartons of Chinese takeout, the brooding Coldplay song on repeat. It's this last clue in particular that raised Joy Bryant's eyebrows when she walked in on a friend who's relationship was on the ... More

All the roles Molly Sims has played since arriving on the scene some twenty years ago—Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, actress, lifestyle blogger—could fill a book, which, of course, is exactly what she's doing. Out at the end of the year, The Everyday Supermodel is a glimpse into the ... More

Although he spent his formative years in Nigeria and now calls Los Angeles home, Dayo Okeniyi—the Hunger Games alum who stars in this month’s Endless Love—has a special connection to Atlanta. “My parents are retired now and moved to Atlanta, so it’s kind of like my home now in ... More

The moment guests step foot into lobby of New Orleans’ Windsor Court hotel, they’re transported to what seems like a bygone era—a place where well-dressed Southern bells gather for high tea at noon, travelers sip pre-dinner martinis and throaty jazz singers croon songs by request. Inspired by England’s Windsor ... More

Callae Brownstein isn't one to shy away from color and texture. When designing the pieces for her fine jewelry and costume jewelry collections—CB Luxe and CBL, respectively—the Englewood, Colorado native curates a selection of vintage safety pins for necklaces, chunky colored stones for cocktail rings, and South Sea ... More

There are plenty of sweets to buy for your Valentine—and we can think of quite a few we’d be more than happy to receive (see the next page)—but making something for your sweetheart can be just as nice. “There’s something special about having something made by hand,” says Kathleen King, founder ... More

The flavor of a brownie, the pick-up thin crunch of a cookie: These Brownie Sandwich Thins are your heart-shaped-box-of-chocolates alternative for the upcoming holiday, perfect for co-workers at the office, your loved ones or, honestly, just yourself. Whether enjoyed either alone as a brownie or as sandwiches filled with ... More