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This image provided by Lucy O’Donoghue shows a children playing by a lake. Although this year’s quarantine limited Lucy O’Donoghue’s opportunities for travel, she found ways to focus on her two sons by taking them for ‘micro-holidays’ at a beach near their Georgia home. (Lucy O’Donoghue via AP) LENT104 LENT104

December 29, 2020 at 4:34 am

Wiser resolutions? Lessons from COVID’s unfulfilled ones

Ten months ago, Americans waded into unfamiliar waters. For many who were not plunged immediately into economic or medical emergency, it was a chance to...

Nation & World

October 15, 2020 at 11:27 am

Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table

Nina Bryant will cook a feast for Thanksgiving this year, as always. Bryant works as an executive chef. But in her own family, she’s the...

September 1, 2020 at 6:46 am

A room with a view? We’re looking for one with a door.

Without warning last spring, millions of parents found themselves working from home while their kids attempted to do schoolwork under the same roof. The changes...

Business

March 23, 2020 at 9:28 am

Virus sends a nation of restaurant-goers back to the kitchen

Last Tuesday night in Tennessee, bluegrass musicians David and Virginia Blood were busy making sandwiches. In Pittsburgh, real estate agent Michelle Bushee was stirring a...

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February 11, 2020 at 1:28 pm

Til decor do us part? How couples can decorate together

It can be hard to find good compromises when one partner loves bold colors and patterns, while the other favors calming shades of gray.

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January 28, 2020 at 9:57 am

5 easy ways to brighten your rooms in winter

From lighter rugs to orange blossom candles, here are some ways to brighten up your home post-holiday.

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November 13, 2019 at 12:26 pm

Simple can be gorgeous when setting a holiday table

We ask three interior designers for advice on centerpieces, color palettes and decorative touches to easily elevate a dining table for the holiday season.