Albert Joseph Moore (1841–1893) was an English painter known for his pictures of classically posed, languid women with harmonies of pattern, color, and tone. In the 1860s, he developed a style that embodied early aestheticism—art intended to be celebrated for its inherent beauty alone. Moore’s pictures were typically composed with one to three female figures…

With the right decor, a room can be an experience, breathtaking and transportive. The master artisans at de Gournay, the world-famous British luxury interiors company, delight in curating these experiences. Delivering exquisitely hand-painted, custom-made wallpapers that fit a room like a couture dress, they’re reviving a pre-industrial Chinese art form—the laborious process that produces the…

From unusual whites to lighter reds, to the ultimate sparkler, here are top summer wine picks from experts across the country. California Dreamin’ Oceano 2017 Spanish Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo County, $38 This chardonnay is the definition of a coastal wine. The grapes come from the closest vineyard to the ocean in California….

Wellness Journey Sun Valley Wellness Festival June 10–13, 2022 This Idaho event, hosted in a gorgeous Alpine setting, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a speaker lineup of captivating thought leaders on wellness, with a focus this year on well-being and community. Put On Your Dancing Shoes Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree and Crafts Festival July 1–2, 2022 The…

Odds are, among many, that’d be a nope. Fair enough. But spurred by factors such as a burgeoning population and dwindling land availability, it might be time to rearrange your mindset. After all, vertical farming could be leveraged to meet the world’s expanding food demands in light of a growing population and the availability of…

Mitch Albom has made a career of learning lessons and sharing them in books. His most famous work recounts lessons about resisting greed and selfishness through insights into human goodness shared by his favorite professor, Morris “Morrie” Schwartz, in the weeks before Schwartz died of ALS. The book, “Tuesdays With Morrie,” ranks among the best-selling…

Few cities capture the romantic imagination quite like Venice, and its winding canals, picturesque buildings, and shimmering lagoon have intrigued visitors for centuries. Its unique geography—118 islands connected by a network of over 400 bridges—literally and figuratively sets it apart from the Italian mainland. In art, this seclusion allowed the Renaissance to flourish in a…

Recently, I interviewed Martin Clayton, the head of prints and drawings at Windsor Castle. The Royal Collection Trust holds the largest number of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci anywhere in in the world. A renowned expert on Leonardo, Clayton has organized exhibitions at the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace that have showcased these drawings. He…

Already a busy husband, father, and social change advocate, not to mention being at the top of his game as a singer-songwriter, the ever-multitasking 12-time Grammy winner John Legend took on yet another task in 2015 when he teamed up with acclaimed winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset and released the first of what is now a varied…

The story of the man behind the Louis Vuitton brand resembles the male version of “Cinderella.” Now, 200 years after his birth, the label is ranked the most valuable luxury brand in the world, worth $75.7 billion in 2021. The esteemed Louis Vuitton name doesn’t bring to mind the image of a young boy running…