Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia has a notable pedigree. His lineage, which includes Catherine the Great, also encompasses the deposed royal families of Italy, Russia and Greece — and his mother is Princess Maria Pia of Bourbon-Parma, known for her fabulous collection of emeralds. “I would see her getting ready to go out,” the prince recalled,…
SEOUL — In a subway car on a recent fall afternoon, seven young South Korean women stood quietly among a crowd of commuters. They wore seasonal jackets and wind breakers just like other passengers, but one accessory made them stand out: old-fashioned hair curlers locked tightly into their bangs. These plastic cylinders, usually Velcro-covered, can…
Her daughter, Anna Lappé, 47, who is carrying on her mother’s work as an author and sustainable food advocate, said that when she thinks of her childhood home, “I can picture tall glass Mason jars filled with beans and lentils.” The family shopped in bulk at a food co-op, and Ms. Lappé cooked simple, healthy…
Like many professional women, Ms. Middaugh, the lawyer in San Diego, put off having children through her 20s and 30s as she built her career and grappled with student loans. When she was around 36, however, she decided it was time to act. She and her husband had a difficult time conceiving, so they began…
Avoid focusing on a timeline. If you are considering marriage sometime down the road, discussing any future dates with prodding family members should mostly be avoided. “The ‘right time’ is more of an abstract concept, and it’s more difficult for families to understand,” Dr. Hertlein said. “The family will focus on ways they can help…
When it comes to stocking stuffers, the best gift ideas are things people will actually use. Convenient as it might be to wait until December 24 to roll through your hometown mall and buy random tchotchkes on sale, there are so many distinguishable mementos out there that you’d be wise to start thinking about holiday…
Too Much Oversharing I have a co-worker I have gotten relatively close with over the past two years. For a year, I was her direct manager, though she has since transitioned to another department. We’ve shared somewhat personal details about our lives. While I prefer to handle issues like these outside of work, I was…
I’m fortunate enough to live in a city that is very walkable and public transit-friendly. I love being able to stroll from work to galleries and restaurants, but I can’t seem to find shoes that are both comfortable and chic and can take me from my tech job to meetings with friends and exploring new…
When Jessica Slice, the writer of this week’s Modern Love essay, first started dating David, a man who had embraced her and her disability, she began to feel suffocated by his thoughtful gestures and nurturing nature. But when she ended things, she became filled with more doubt about her decision with each passing day. [Like…
Courtesy It seems like every Black Friday, sales come a little bit earlier than they did last year. You might feel like you could potentially wrap up all of your holiday shopping (on a budget!) before you even start defrosting the turkey this year, but contrary to popular belief some brands are still adhering to…