Do it Yourself: V-Day Cocktail Recipes

Want to make a cocktail this Valentine's Day that's sure to make a splash? Try a spicy new cocktail to make it a memorable night. Cocktails are all about two things: the right liquor for you and your companion's tastes and tolerances, and the right presentation. Maybe you'll want an Agave Kiss, if … [Read more...]

Best and Worst: Valentine’s Gifts for Women

The worst gifts you can give a woman are gifts that seem judgmental. Remember, this is different for many women. The general things to stray away from are weight, body image, and anything that seems to draw attention to a woman's faults. Giving a woman a scale is probably the worst gift imaginable, and … [Read more...]

Trendy Loveseats for Style and Comfort

Which way to the loveseat could be a cute little pickup line at the local lounge or bookstore. But if you actually want a loveseat for practical reasons, there are a few style and comfort choices that you should consider. The beauty of loveseats is that they are smaller and more compact than a standard … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Restaurants All over the United States

It's high time for the Valentine's Day game plan: you've decided whether you want to go big with one significant other or if you're single and want to get a group of fellow singles together for a celebration. No matter what, you might not be able to host your grand plan at your own apartment: maybe you're … [Read more...]

Recipe Spotlight: Make your own Chocolate

We all have food cravings. Sometimes, it's for something super salty, sometimes super sweet: whatever is going on biologically doesn't concern me, it's how you best manage your craving to do the least amount of damage to your waistline, and still feel satisfied. For me, it's all about the chocolate. … [Read more...]

Get Creative on a Budget: Throw a Valentine’s Day Party

We all want to save a little money during the holiday season, and if you're anywhere north of Philadelphia and it's sub 10 degrees outside, you probably want to stay inside as much as possible. Even walking a few blocks to the corner market, or struggling to unfreeze your car lock takes too much effort … [Read more...]

Best and Worst: Valentine’s Day Gifts

There's a lot of pressure on Valentine's Day, brought about by Hallmark and celebrities and the grand gestures we see in movies that break our hearts. We also put a lot of pressure on ourselves and our loved ones: you want to show how much you love someone, but you always ask yourself why does a grand … [Read more...]

Decorating a Dorm Room

It's winter time, and sometimes, we all need a little something to brighten up our days. My hairdresser tried to convince me, on one particular snowstorm day, that adding blond highlights to my hair was the perfect way to brighten up my spirits and complexion for the winter months. "What's great," she … [Read more...]

Quirky World: Biggest Chandeliers

ArchitecturalClassics.com compiled a list of the seven largest chandeliers in the world, ranging from places like Illinois to Turkey, Oman to France. The seven golden-lighted beauties crown some of the grandest opera houses, mosques, and palaces in the world. While the photos are stunning, and the inspirations … [Read more...]

Add the Right Accents Without an Interior Decorator

It's winter, and the yard has gone to shambles, the rugs are ruined from the mud and snow that has been trekked through the house on the bottom of wet snow boots, and the sofa cushions are starting to show their age. Your home, like most, is probably a rich accumulation of furniture and general clutter … [Read more...]