Penny Simkin, a childbirth educator and author who was often described as the “mother of the doula movement,” died on April 11 at her home in Seattle. She was 85. The cause was pancreatic cancer, said her daughter, Linny Simkin. Ms. Simkin, a physical therapist turned birth educator, was a pioneer in helping women have…
By Roxanne Fequiere Next month, Nick Ozemba and Felicia Hung, the co-founders of the Brooklyn-based design studio In Common With, plan to open Quarters, a shop housed in a 19th-century TriBeCa loft. The 8,000-square-foot space is laid out like a well-appointed home: Guests enter through the library and can wander the great room, bedroom, dining…
Last week I dedicated the newsletter to quickly answering seven reader questions, but some questions come up so frequently that they deserve a newsletter all their own. And by far, the query that has appeared in my inbox with the greatest frequency has been about gluten-free dining. More than 2 million Americans have been diagnosed…
In 2019, I wrote an article for ELLE titled, “WNBA Game-Day Fashion Deserves Recognition, Too.” It took five years to get here—but that recognition is finally pouring in. From game day to draft day, women in basketball are having a much-deserved moment in the sartorial spotlight. At the 2024 WNBA draft in Brooklyn last week,…
Despite being a bona fide bag lady, the last thing I ever considered investing in was a quality work tote. Simply put, I didn’t feel the need for one when I had a perfectly good, roomy, and durable canvas option in my arsenal. But, after schlepping a heavy, bulky bag to more than one professional…
Sofia Head grew up watching her grandfather lead the carne asadas, her family cookouts, in Monterrey, Mexico. He manned a charcoal grill for hours, cooking carne asada for dozens of relatives. One of her favorite dishes was his queso fundido: melted Chihuahua cheese in a cast-iron skillet that he left on his grill until the…
Counterfeit doses and unlicensed providers are harming patients, experts said.
After rhapsodizing about the joys of hosting last week, I walked the walk and threw an elaborate dinner party on Sunday. It was a truly delightful way to spend the weekend, but I’ll say this: After all of the shopping and the prepping and the being on my feet for 12 consecutive hours, I don’t…
Best Luxury Tory Burch Clover Court Sneaker Best Luxury Tory Burch Clover Court Sneaker Remember when the whole world couldn’t get enough of the Tory Burch sandals? That’s how I feel about these. Colors: Purity/Perfect Black, Titanium White, Purity/Shell Pink Sizes: 4-13 Customer review: “I can wear them all day with different outfits, they are…
Wayfair’s Way Day sale is almost upon us, which means there’s never been a better time to splurge on home décor and furniture. Whether you’ve been budgeting for a comfortable sofa, quality area rug, or luxurious duvet cover, you can get all that and more for up to 80 percent off during the home retailer’s…