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Despite recent rumors that the tents at Bryant Park were no longer going to serve as a location for New York Fashion Week, it has been reported that IMG Fashion, which owns Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, signed a contract to keep the event in Bryant Park through February 2010. This is good news for longtime designers and editors who have been attending runway shows there for the past 16 years they Read more
It's hard to believe that there are only two episodes of Game of Thrones left, and this week feels like the calm before the storm. As Robb, Theon, Tyrion, and Stannis prepare for some serious battles, the ladies in all of their lives start making some moves of their own. Catelyn takes family matters into her own hands, Talisa finally seals the deal with Robb, and Osha's keeping a secret. As the Read more
As much as I looked forward to the star chef demos, culinary seminars, and nighttime parties in South Beach, the food celebration wouldn't have been complete without daily trips to the American Express Tasting Tents, where various restaurants, wineries, and spirits companies showcased their latest offerings. Even if you couldn't be there for the weekend's tasting highlights, check out some of our Read more
It's hard to imagine a time when Heidi Murkoff's What to Expect When You're Expecting wasn't a staple on nightstands of expectant moms. But 28 years ago, when Murkoff was unexpectedly pregnant with her first child, she didn't know where to turn for information about how her baby was growing or what she could eat. Being an information hound, she gobbled up information and turned her research into Read more
Even though tents and tipis are probably better suited for Summer, I'm tempted to get a head start by experimenting with my own backyard adventure. Suited for afternoon naps and starlit dinners, they really are quite versatile. While I like to think of them as adult forts, I don't think there is any reason not to be inspired by stylish ways to dress them up. Take a look at the tipis and tents I'm Read more
Tents, teepees, and other hideaways take the concept of "building a fort" to a whole new level for little ones. In addition to offering your kids a place of their own to play, they add an element of whimsy to bedrooms and playrooms alike. Here, some of our favorite creative ways to create a room within a room for your little adventurer. Read more
Why buy a boring tent you can pick up at any big box store (that a thousand other people might have) when you can instead slumber in the FieldCandy Tent ($783)? If you're an original, a rebel, then you'll be glad that the galaxy theme of the Spacious tent will set you apart from all the other campers in the park. The price tag is quite a doozy, but when you've got the whole universe in your bag, Read more
While the celebrity chef demos and wine sommelier seminars are some of the things I look forward to at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, there's nothing quite like the tasting tent. Or tents, I should say. Three gigantic tents fill Wagner Park, and inside, you can find everything from orange wine to tasty tacos to top chefs. Here's a glimpse at what I saw earlier today in the tents. Read more
If you're thinking of forgoing your usual Summer travel plans due to high prices, you should consider these frugal trip ideas from Wise Bread. The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing — summer is near. One of the things that I love most about going on vacation is the chance to break out of my everyday routine, Read more
We're absolutely smitten with the look of Wes Anderson's new film Moonrise Kingdom. Retro-inspired scout gear, ranging from Davy Crockett hats to fishing creel purses, has us longing to recreate a quirky outdoor adventure of our own. We have our eye on inventive accessories like corkscrew wine glass holders ($14 for a set of two) that can easily be staked into soft soil. Or a portable seat ($60) Read more
