Designer’s Corner

Eight Sure-Fire Cures for the Stressed and Sleep-Deprived

By Elaine Raffel / January 16, 2022 /

Self-care has become a buzzword in 2022—for good reason. If the last two years has taught us anything, it’s the importance of taking good care of ourselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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The Best New Tech at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show

By Elaine Raffel / January 9, 2022 /

While this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was smaller than pre-COVID years, there was no shortage of cool products on display—both live and via cyberspace. The annual event, which ended yesterday in Las Vegas, featured a slew of innovations that the Wall Street Journal called “pragmatic, flat-out bonkers or both at once.”

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Best of 2021: Pillow Talking With The Pillow Bar Owner Connie Kleinert Babikian

By Elaine Raffel / January 2, 2022 /

Connie Kleinert Babikian just landed a dream opportunity. The long-time fan of Dallas-based The Pillow Bar is now the retailer’s president and majority owner, taking over the reins from founder Merrimac Dillon.

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Best of 2021: Resolve To Make Your Home More Zen-Like in 2022

By Elaine Raffel / December 26, 2021 /

If de-stressing is on your list of resolutions this year. An at-home meditation room may be just the ticket for adding focus, peace, and gratitude to your life.

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The Best Boozy Gifts for Everyone On Your List

By Elaine Raffel / December 19, 2021 /

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in 1922 novel The Beautiful and Damned: “Here’s to alcohol, the rose-colored glasses of life.” We couldn’t agree more—which is why, when it comes to boozy gifts, we’re all in.

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