The gin and tonic is one of the most classic cocktails to ever grace this earth, and the addition of basil and lemon creates a wonderfully refreshing drink for lazy afternoons.
4/5 Imagine that you live on a picturesque communal garden square, an oasis in urban London where your children run free, in and out of other people’s houses. You’ve known your neighbors for years and you trust them. Implicitly. You think your children are safe. But are they really? On a midsummer night, as a festive neighborhood party is taking place, preteen Pip discovers her thirteen-year-old sister Grace lying unconscious and bloody in a hidden corner of a lush...
Happy Friday, ladies! Time for another Friday Five. Blush pinks and muted tones for home decor, crisp white shirts, and creamy floral dresses, this week’s roundup is all about fresh options for the coming spring. Shop the Friday Five
Freshly brewed white tea, sweet honey and rum muddled with mint and basil, this deliciously refreshing mojito is the perfect way to usher in the spring. I could not be more obsessed with this white tea and muddled basil mojito! It has a fresh-from-the-garden taste and a strong kick of citrus, which I love. Honey replaces sugar as the sweetener to this cocktail, which is great to kick back with this weekend. Photograph from Half Baked...
There’s a sophisticated obsession with how French women eat. After all, they make mealtimes look effortless, and there is something decidedly romantic about sharing a bottle of wine with fresh cheeses and crusty bread – all while appearing slim and healthy. While their American counterparts tend to count calories, publicize their workouts and do portion control, French women prefer to keep to themselves. In France, it’s not as important to be publicly seen. They workout and they do portion...
Completing a no-spend month can do so much more for your finances than save a few dollars. It’s a great way to get your spending under control and discover what you truly value and enjoy spending money on. What is a No-Spend Month? A no-spend month is a commitment to not spend money on certain things for a predetermined length of time. I like to challenge myself to a full month, but you could do as little or...
Happy Monday! I’m excited to introduce another new series to you. Welcome to Author Spotlight, a monthly series where the LRH team chooses one author to showcase as well as their work. It’s no secret that I love to read, and I enjoy nothing more than discovering new authors and works of fiction (one of the many reasons I love my Book of the Month Club) that I can cherish for years to come. The focus of this month’s...
Happy Friday, ladies! Time for another Friday Five. This week’s theme is beige and blue – one of my favorite color combinations. Timeless and classic, this combination is easy both to wear and to decorate with, and perfect year round. Shop the Post Shop More Beige and Blue