Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries

KRISTEN ASKS... My friend works very hard as a teacher. Her husband has a couple of side jobs that don't bring in any real income to support their family. Whenever something goes wrong, like a problem with the car, her husband has his hand out asking for help from friends and family. As a result, they owe me money-but I see them going out to dinner and shopping. How do I ask for my $500 back?

MOTHER GODDESSES

The \"divine female\" has taken many forms across time and cultures.

DOING LONG DISTANCE

With her clients on the opposite coast, designer Ashley Lavonne Walker steers a masterful renovation of a landmark house in Los Angeles.

THEY ASKED FOR DRAMA

Designer Sarah Dray oversees a sparkling transformation of a classic French city apartment.

BREAKING THE FIFTH WALL

Designers are taking ceiling decor to new heights, with creative treatments that range from elevated to over-the-top.

EURO VISION

The head of one of the design industry's most prestigious brand portfolios makes a cozy nest in Milan.

GRAY ZONE

In a new exhibition at its TriBeCa showroom, Brooklyn's Egg Collective pays homage to a design icon.

CONSPIRING WITH NATURE

A retreat into gardening reminds one writer of her place in the world.

LOVE AT FIRST LIKE

A design-savvy couple finds their footing in a Hollywood hillside bungalow.

The Story Continues

Armed with ambition and a strong point of view, Studio Dorion revisits a historic Brooklyn brownstone.

COMPOUND INTEREST

For an exceptional family home on Long Island, designer Sandra Weingort thinks inside the box.

THE MISSING LINK

How Delmore Schwartz tried to change poetry.

HOW GULLIBLE ARE YOU?

Dont believe what theyre telling you about misinformation.

BLEEDING HEART

Olivia Rodrigo’s exuberant yearning.

SNAP JUDGMENTS

Is it the end of the world if Kirsten Dunst isn’t around to witness it? I’m beginning to wonder.

LOVE MACHINES

Why stories about robotic romance push our buttons.

STORIES FROM THE TRUMP BIBLE

Now, Noah was very faithful, so God commanded him to build a mighty ark, telling him, “Take your family and two of every living thing.”

GOINGS ON

The Martha Graham Dance Company won’t officially turn a hundred until 2026, but it’s starting the party early with multiple centennial seasons. The theme of the first, at City Center, is “American Legacies.”

WHAT IS NOISE?

Unpleasant sounds are a matter of perception—and control.

FLIGHT OF FANCY

Flying cars have long been a symbol of a future that never came. Are they finally here?

GET REAL

How video-game engines became the invisible infrastructure of our world.

WARP SPEED

Anni Albers helped establish weaving as art—then left it behind.

NO TIME TO DIE

When does the quest for a healthy life become unhealthy?

COME HOME TO CALM

Make smart decor choices that are like a cozy hug for your brain.

THE POWER OF AWE

Cultivating this wondrous emotion can help you relax, improve your health, and make you more Satisfied with your life. The best part? It’s easy to find awe anytime, anywhere.

THE FUN SECRET TO LIVING LONGER

Hint: It’s your relationships with friends, family, even Fido.

Eating for the Long Haul

By nourishing your body right, you may be able to slow down the aging process. Certain foods can help you live long and stay sharp.

EAT BRILLIANTLY!

Add these staples to your diet to help fuel and fortify your command center.

PUSH YOURSELF (IN A GOOD WAY)

Making your body a little uncomfortable can be great for you-if you do it right.

WHO BECOMES A SUPER-AGER?

Genetics play a part, but there's a lot more to it than that.