Lifestyle

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A diverse group of strangers dining together at an upscale, ticketed dinner party in New York City in 2026, highlighting the new trend in social entertaining.

Style & Society

Modern lifestyles transform entertaining traditions in 2026.

At a monthly dinner party in New York, groups of strangers pay upwards of $125 per person to dine.

Charlotte Beaumont·July 5, 2026

A neatly organized 24-inch space demonstrating the Two-Foot Rule decluttering method, with essential items accessible and tidy.

Hearth & Home

Two-Foot Rule decluttering method makes tidying simple

Forget perfectly curated rooms: a new decluttering method suggests focusing on just the 24 inches of space you use most, promising immediate functionality over aspirational aesthetics.

Ingrid Larson·June 15, 2026

A modern vacation home with a co-working space, blending work and leisure in a serene natural setting.

Properties & Estates

Vacation Homes Master Escape, Lifestyle, and Design Innovations

Post-pandemic, 40% of vacation home buyers report using their property for extended stays of three months or more annually, according to a Vacasa 2023 Survey.

Ingrid Larson·June 14, 2026

A functional and lived-in kitchen showcasing practical organization solutions rather than perfect, staged aesthetics.

Hearth & Home

Experts debunk common kitchen organizing myths for better function

Forget the perfectly coordinated pantry: experts now say that striving for a 'matchy-matchy' kitchen can actually make it harder to use.

Ingrid Larson·May 25, 2026