Emma Willson

By coincidence or at the hand of fate, life milestones cluster. That’s what I told myself every other weekend, when I’d put on a cute new outfit and eat charcuterie with friends of friends at yet another 30th birthday party. I suspect it’s…

Fukuroya hand towelA beautiful hand towel never misses as a thoughtful gift, ideal for travel or the home bathroom. These Fukuroya hand towels ($8) are sourced from Senshu Osaka, said to be the birthplace of Japanese towels. Crafted from…

Little big daysIt’s tiny, trendy and in great demand. More couples are deciding to host intimate gatherings where the focus is very much on each other and the act of getting married, rather than the wedding itself.Characterised by a guest…

Who are your favourite designers? I love Phoebe Philo. It’s a newsworthy name to drop but there were so many gorgeous pieces in her new collection. I’ve always loved Vivienne Westwood for her edge and the way she used fashion as a soapbox…

Singapore - A Chinese boarding school designed to let students unwind and “waste time mindfully” has been named 2023’s World Building of the Year. Featuring a rooftop park, treehouses and elevated…

While many Jewish Canadians prepare to light menorahs in celebration of Hanukkah starting Thursday, some say the Israel-Hamas war coupled with a rise in antisemitism may dim the festival of lights. Daniel…

Sleep trackers that are placed under a mattress (or, in the case of some “smart beds,” inside the mattress) often rely on ballistocardiography, a technology Goldstein says is capable of detecting subtle movements caused by the heart’s…

One of the best things about having a blended family is experiencing the beauty that can blossom when two worlds collide. When you have a child with someone who already has older children, you feel a safety and reassurance that perhaps you…

The argument for wearing a hearing aid, however, is a strong one. Latest research from the John Hopkins School of Medicine has found those with mild symptoms of hearing loss may be twice as likely to develop dementia. Those with severe loss…

Three rare Maud Lewis paintings are up for auction online today, estimated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars each. Sarah Jones, the curator and co-founder of Jones Auction House in Saint John, N.B., said…