Lifestyle Archives — Page 33 of 57

Happy Go Lucky

…it depends on who you ask. If you’ve ever wondered what the true meaning of happiness is, you’re not alone. Turns out the answer is far more complicated than most of us could ever imagine — yet much easier to accomplish than we think.

Musical Minication

No longer considered just the “Music City,” Nashville has become a destination for the romantically inclined, foodies and historical buffs. In short, Tennessee’s little darling is the place to set your sights on next.

Worthwhile Consideration

Location, location, location! It’s not just the mantra for buying the right investment properties, but is equally, or perhaps even more, important, when it comes to choosing where to do business.

Mind Your Business

Are you ready to take the plunge? Going into business for yourself? Is that entrepreneurial fire in the belly compelling you to action? Here are the top 3 business plan mistakes for you to tackle, before they tackle you.

Fashionable Fur

Having a relative in the business never hurts, especially when your “dad” is Marc Jacobs or Karl Lagerfeld, but the top canine/kitty models aren’t all insiders, there’s even a rescue dog on the list.

Miami’s Morocco

Breathe the exotic scent of herbs and spices in deep as you enjoy mani/pedis, waxes, facials, eyelash extensions and more at South Florida’s first Moroccan-themed spa at Hair By Hisham.

Prime Ingredients

El Churrasco’s fine Premium Aberdeen Angus Beef raised on their farms in Argentina and Uruguay as well as the celebrated signature wines from their vineyards in Rioja, Spain, are now available at their first U.S. location on Brickell.

On-Demand Classes

Imagine the decadence of being able to go to a spin class without leaving your home. That’s just what Peloton does as it delivers live-streaming classes to their state-of-the-art cycles.

Royal Slumber

Though most people think of platform beds as key components of modern bedroom décor, they actually date back to King Tut who had a gilded ebony platform-style bed.

Best Accessory

Fall is upon us, and that means it’s time to do a little sprucing up in the wardrobe department.

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Amore d’Estate

This elegant summer cocktail is chill, sophisticated and deliciously dry, with that feeling of luxury decadence that everybody loves.

What’s in a Name?

When it comes to bar menus across the world, a drink’s name can make it bubble to the top of patrons’ must-haves or have it fall flat. Join us as we trace the past, present and future of cocktail nomenclature at a bar near you.

Plating Power

Nowadays, a culinary creation not only needs to taste good, it needs to look good. If nobody’s reacting to your delicious dishes on social media or otherwise, you may need to pay a little more attention to plating.

Backyard Rooms

When one considers the amount of relaxation, recreation and socializing opportunities provided by a well-equipped pool area, it’s a wonder everyone doesn’t have one. Thankfully, there’s plenty of options out there for those who do.

Life Lenses

Explore a few daily tasks as experienced by introverts and extroverts. Their differences have been documented since the beginning of time, but with a constantly evolving “connected” society emerging, the contrasts have never been more prominent.

Home In The Making

From its first store on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, El Dorado Furniture has flourished into one of the Top 50 furniture retailers in the country by focusing on customer demands and putting family first.

Confessions Of A Beauty Queen

When it comes to being a beauty queen, it takes more than good looks and a beautiful body to earn the crown and don the title. Here are some reflections from beauty queens who have taken the stage and brought home the crown — and everything that comes with it.

Mindful Leadership

Monique Catoggio, CEO of Illumined Life Leadership, helps professionals and leaders illuminate their path toward mindful leadership so that they may focus their lives and energy with sufficient passion and intention.

Top School

Mater Grove Academy is a K-8 high-performing “A+” school located on the Boys & Girls Club’s 10-acre campus near Coconut Grove. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, students are exposed to a variety of extracurricular activities, which include performing arts, sports, tutoring and much more.

Giddy Gadgetry

Each Spring, tech heavyweights announce their upcoming products for consumers. In May, Google had its annual Developers’ Conference, Google I/O showcasing their next year in apps, gadgets and other techy trends. If you didn’t have a chance to watch it on the Internets, here’s a quick recap.

Furry Awe

Harlan Weikle is a retired reporter and animal lover who, along with wife Nancy, co-founded Red Flyer, The Handicapped Pets Community. Together they collect, recycle and donate wheelchairs to specially-abled dogs and animals with missing or disabled limbs, providing them with the gift of mobility and enabling them to “fly” again. Below is a poem from Weikle that embodies his passion.

Always A Party

Summer is in full swing. It’s the time of year for backyard BBQs, pool parties and causal cocktails at home. We reached out to some of Miami’s expert party-throwers, chic hostesses and savvy social butterflies to give us some tips on how to take your next soiree to a whole new level.

Modern Candlelight

Imagine all the glamour and ambience of real candlelight in a striking chandelier with no candles and no flames inside one-of-a-kind clear acrylic “seraphs.”

City Lovin’

Every time I venture off to discover a new place domestically or abroad, I always return home with a greater appreciation for Miami and everything the city has to offer.

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Anti Buzz

When it comes to social boozing, sometimes grabbing “a” drink with a pal can turn into a head-throbbing hangover the next day, leaving you wondering “what happened?!”. Learn how to replace “I’ll have another” with “water, please.”

Origins Of Delicious

Although no one’s sure exactly where BBQ originated, one thing’s certain: It’s a drool-worthy, time-tested method of cooking for backyard soirees, major celebrations and just about any occasion.

Dreaming Of Tokyo

The epicenter for anime, gadgets and all things innovation — Japan’s capital metropolis is a cultural landscape that fuses modern skyscrapers, art and the hipster fashion scene with centuries-old temples, traditional tea ceremonies and the pomp and circumstance of The Orient.

Networking vs. Not working

Your calendar is packed — from lunch with your BNI group to seminars at the Chamber of Commerce and happy hour at a networker. You are one social butterfly for sure, but is your business flying as high as your social life?

Montessori Viewpoint

The Montessori Method values the human spirit and seeks to develop the whole child — physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively — so that they feel honored and respected as they grow.

Big Showcase

The Micro Theatre at Centro Cultural Español De Miami is a revolving cultural experience that will entertain in small bursts and inspire in a big way.

Hidden Bed

Whether you want to accommodate the occasional houseguest or make a studio into an instantly larger room, Murphy Beds and Wall Beds are the easiest way to do it without impacting everyday functionality.

Pedigree Problems

Any Dachshund owner will tell that the long spines that give us our classic good looks are prone to disc herniation. Many other pedigree pets have similar selective-breeding concerns. This doesn’t mean you need to get a mutt, just be aware…and you may want to consider pet insurance.