A pastry chef’s sweet holiday memory
Growing up above the Gladstone Park Bakery in Jefferson Park, Heidi Hedeker looked forward to the first Sunday of December every year, when she was put to work on what...
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5 fashion books for holiday giving
When a fashionista's tastes would blow your gift budget, a book on the subject saves the day. With bookstore shelves bulging this time of year, there's a title to suit...
Buckle up, Grandma; time to try out Jr.’s new toy
STEM has gained STEAM (some are adding art to the acronym's hot topics of science, technology, engineering and math) as parents prime their kids' minds for next-generation careers. So we...
10 toys for little tykes
Elsa and Santa travel in the same circles — arctic and otherwise. Which is why she's in her glory with his youngest believers. Still, don't be afraid to take a...
Fringe benefits your holiday staples
A signature of summer rock festivals for generations, fringe crossed over into one of fall 2014's biggest trends. It's poised to shake up festive holiday attire in one fell swoop....
Toms to touch down at Target
For teens whose toes rarely dip into anything but Uggs or Toms, Target introduces an easy pleaser for a tough customer this Christmas. The Toms for Target collection, launching Nov....
Dinovember brings invasion of toy dinosaurs — and a book
What's November to most of us is Dinovember for the Tuma family and their fans across the globe. Each night for the entire month, the Tumas' herd of molded-plastic dinosaurs...
Kate Spade for Gap Kids, ‘Annie’ for Target add options
Kate Spade's latest collaboration might be her most logical yet: a limited-edition collection with Gap Kids. It will be available for just two weeks, starting Oct. 30, in select Gap...
Cheap tricks for last-minute Halloween costumes
There are two kinds of do-it-yourself costumes: those made with artistic intention and those made from 11th-hour desperation. If you're in the second camp, never fear! With a few household...
‘Advanced Style’ movie finds beauty in aging
Women over 60 rarely attract the fashion spotlight — even less often for purposes of praise. But Ari Seth Cohen has roamed the streets of New York City to train...