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Joan Lunden is one of those people who within minutes of seeing you immediately connects with you like a long, lost friend. She proved just that time and time again on Friday, April 19, at the Legacy of Love Luncheon for the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano‘s sold-out fundraiser at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel.

While she got to do one-on-ones in the VIP reception, the crowd including Calvert Collins-Bratton and Heather Lothes gathered in the ballroom for the luncheon and program.

After a welcome by Luncheon Co-Chairs Amanda Konersmann and Justine Sweeney and Women’s Auxiliary President Diane Hopson,…

Guests will encounter timeless fashion items from an assortment of revered brands, several of which are first-to-sea or exclusive.

Cruise retailer Harding+ has shared details of its retail offer on Cunard’s latest ship Queen Anne, which makes its maiden voyage to Lisbon on 3 May.

The 3,000-guest capacity Queen Anne, which entered her home port of Southampton on Tuesday (30 April), boasts a curated assortment of brands and immersive experiences, including a a dedicated shopping host to welcome guests, understand and attend to their shopping needs.

A ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ located in the centre of the retail space is intended to tell the Cunard story using an eclectic and rare set of brands and so-called ‘curiosities’, says the cruise retailer.

State-of-the-art transparent…

If you’re in a bind for time and need to tidy up your space fast, these expert-recommended cleaning hacks will do the trick.

Despite becoming a cliché, numerous studies have proven that a clean space equals a clear mind.

This is because, to the brain, clutter represents unfinished business, which raises cortisol in the body, as well as contributes to depression and leads to decreased focus, according to Very Well Mind. 

However, on the flip side, cleaning can improve physical health and mood, boost confidence and increase focus. Psychologists recommend starting small, setting a timer and asking for help, as needed.

Cleaning is a revered ritual in some cultures, including for the Swedish who say this practice improves people’s relationship with death. Similarly, the infamous Marie Kondo…

Whether you’re hosting a holiday affair within the next couple of weeks or just contributing, you’ll love these clever party hacks our team has picked up lately on social media. From easy appetizers to napkin folding techniques for all skill levels, you may just find a new signature move!

Christmas Cheese Trees

This holiday appetizer couldn’t be any cuter, or any easier. All you need is cheese wedges, some herbs and spices, and pretzel sticks — no cooking required. You can use whatever semi-firm white cheese and toppings you like, but the combination of fresh rosemary and red pepper flakes used here by

A host on Airbnb, the home rental platform, has been criticized for leaving guests an extensive “chores list,” including loading the laundry machine, after charging a separate cleaning fee.

Brandon, a 32-year-old graduate student based in Houston, Texas, who preferred only to share his first name, told Newsweek that he, his wife and two kids as well as some friends were booked for a two-night stay at an Airbnb accommodation in San Antonio, Texas from October 13 to 15.

The booking, which was made in late September, included a cleaning fee of $165, according to a screenshot of the booking receipt for the stay that was shared with Newsweek.

Brandon said they “rented the Airbnb because the total cost for a house with three bedrooms was cheaper than three hotel rooms.”

He was “particularly…