Paul Marcarelli shares the same predicament as Adam Scott’s character Henry in the television show Party Down. He’s a trained, serious actor whose work has appeared on stage and in…

Modern-day Jeeps are experiencing a full-blown identity crisis. Back when four-door Wranglers were considered a novelty—or when yours truly was flashing the Jeep wave around town—the average luddite could still…

The peaceful transition of presidential powers has been a time-honored precedent in the US that traditionally unfolds on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, DC. Rarely has a…

Here’s the goal: inspire you to help make your home everything.  With my decades of experience owning my firm, Robin Baron Design, based in New York City, my knowledge of…

My favorite part about gardening is watching the garden develop and change, like a long performance unfolding over time where instead of mere hours, the performance spans days and seasons,…

It’s the season to indulge in local pleasures. Apples! Pumpkins! Cider! Donuts! Also, this fall—nature’s grace period before winter—explore the original meaning of hardware: practical tools to make your life…

A good friend of mine from New York City recently went on a glamorous work trip to Europe—his first experience with international travel since the covid pandemic—and when I asked…

The Hudson Valley’s gorgeous landscapes have always attracted both artists and filmmakers. The area has provided a timeless setting for storylines with its rolling hills, small towns, and incredible views.…

What’s lovelier than Manhattan in the fall: I mean… The city transforms into a cultural mecca, hosting a seemingly endless series of events and parties from the Met Gala to…