Echoes of an ancient celebration persists in an Norwegian advent concert.

TRENDSPOTTING | by ROBIN AVNI
SAY THANK YOU to “High School Musical” 1, 2 or 3, sing out and rejoice for “Glee” or tap a polished toe in appreciation for “So You Think You Can Dance?”: The whole country has found a song in their heart and has begun a dramatic shift from star-obsession to embracing [...]

As their lives grow even more complex, women understand that caretaking requires self-care.

AT WORK | by ROBIN AVNI
THERE’S BEEN AN AWFUL LOT OF ATTENTION on the working woman as of late. Unfortunately, the prevailing archetypes have a sense of déjà vu: Over-scheduled mom balancing family, job and sanity; experienced senior manager and the glass ceiling; unemployed graduate finds herself without a job.
Downturn or not, women’s participation in [...]

The tried and true offer stylish comfort amid challenging times.

In 2010 we’ll witness a general renewed interest in special touches for entertaining at home, with a focus on more intimate gatherings.

The backyard has grown from a boring, water-hogging lawn to an inspiring, multi-functional space.

CONNECTIONS | by ROBIN AVNI
TALK A LITTLE. TWEET A LITTLE. TALK. TWEET. TALK. Talk a lot. Tweet a little more.
The numbers are constantly changing, yet remain astonishing: Women online, Facebook friends, and tweets a day, an hour, a minute.
The explosion of social media and the implosion of traditional media have forever altered the new-media landscape. [...]

Today’s woman understands that green is thrifty, and thrifty is as American as apple pie.

The crafting business has grown up and become a $30-billion+ industry, with no let-up in sight.