Is Palo Santo Endangered?

Palo santo — the aromatic wood that has been used for traditional healing and in spiritual ceremonies in indigenous and mestizo Latin American cultures for centuries — has seen a growth in commercial popularity alongside concerns about its conservation status. Its popularity within the mainstream self-care community is driven by its warm scent when burned…

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Shopping for Serving Dishes

Plates, bowls and other serving dishes are critical to the success of any dinner party — whether they’re lined up neatly along a buffet or scattered around the dining room. “I always, always, always try to have some family-style dining going on,” said Bronson van Wyck, a New York event planner whose book “Born to…

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