Life + Culture

A Touch of Class

Every Space is Successfully Transformed by Cheltenham Interiors Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Nina Richards Isabel “Isy” Jackson’s   creativity   has been enhanced by her rich family history, which appears to be a bit out of a scene from  Downton Abbey , the popular British drama series . With several formidable family mentors who have inspired her over the years, Jackson’s path as an experienced third-generation designer is a major part of her family legacy. Her company, ...

Health + Wellness

Joyous Family Chanukah Traditions

Celebrating Time-Honored Wallace Family Chanukah with Friends and Family Article by Debra Wallace My paternal grandmother, Ida Wallace, who kept kosher and attended an Orthodox synagogue said if she could not be Jewish for one day of the year it would be Christmas. Grandma Ida loved the Jewish holidays and traditions and would never have converted to another religion, but she had a child-like spirit when it came to the lights, decorations, and splendor of Christmas. When I was growing up in...

Life + Culture

Get Out of Town to the Best Resorts and Hotels

Treat yourself to a luxurious break from reality this holiday season. Article by Editorial Team | Photography by Provided Jade Mountain Resort, St. Lucia Whoever said romance is dead has never been to Jade Mountain (named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the most romantic resorts in the world). Picturesque views, butler service, and couples massages are just a few of the draws that will keep you and your partner blissful in paradise.   Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico If health is on...

Fitness

Get Your Mahjong On

Mahjong Mania Is Sweeping the Country Article by Marie Robey Wood What’s behind the meteoric rise in popularity of a tile-based game that has recently taken so many busy Americans by storm? It’s mahjong , a game originally created in China more than 200 years ago. It quickly became very popular when it was introduced in America in the 1920s. Today, it has been rediscovered by many women of all ages throughout the country. Mahjong is a four-player game of luck and skill that calls for...