One rarely drinks champagne alone. Whether that’s because of the sparkling wine’s still-strong reputation as a celebratory beverage, or more a matter of practical considerations—those little bubbles only last so long—it’s unusual, for most people, to pop a bottle sans amis. So the situation in Hautvillers, the tiny village on ... More

In 1914 at the age of 27, Marjorie Merriweather Post became the wealthiest woman in the world after inheriting $27 million from her family’s cereal company. While such a windfall might have been unmanageable for many, Post exhibited the dynamism and impeccable social skills that would make her a philanthropic ... More

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There's something very exotic about the dancing that Sienna Miller does in her new film, Just Like A Woman, but the 31-year-old actress insists it's not exotic dancing. "Belly dancing is certainly not viewed in England as exotic in that way," she says, laughing. "I mean, it's exotic but not ... More

There aren't many things that pawn shops, Stephen King and the White House have in common. But if you're paying attention to pop culture this month, you'll see that they do share one thing: the striking Canadian actress Rachelle Lefevre. In addition to her role in the just-released White House Down ... More

There's a distinct moment in New York City every spring when the temperature rises and women bare their legs, dine al fresco and switch from reds and whites to rosé. Recently, rosé has experienced a major image overhaul—what was once regarded as a down-market byproduct of red wine is now ... More

“The Blueberry Lemonade has been a staple on our artisanal cocktail menu for a number of years,” Kevin O’Reilly, a bartender at the Castle Hill Inn in the very summery town of Newport, Rhode Island, says. This libation celebrates not just the season, but the unique ... More

Many people claim that Rhode Island is where the American summer vacation was born, and as a native, I believe them. Of course, with its sprawling mansions and moneyed extravagance, Newport usually gets most of the attention in the warm weather months. But locals know that the state’s sleepier South ... More

The first thing you notice about Carla Bruni is… her smile. It’s an open, knowing grin, one that’s captivated fashion designers, photographers, rock stars, filmmakers, even world leaders. But as soon as she begins to speak, you notice something equally beguiling: her voice. Earlier this year, the Italian-born Bruni released her ... More

The first thing you notice about Carla Bruni is… her smile. It’s an open, knowing grin, one that’s captivated fashion designers, photographers, rock stars, filmmakers, even world leaders. But as soon as she begins to speak, you notice something equally beguiling: her voice. Earlier this year, the Italian-born Bruni released her ... More