Author: Alma Rivers
Alma Rivers
Alma writes about the spaces we inhabit and the small ceremonies that shape our days. Her work explores how design, wellness, and thoughtful living intersect in real homes.
A new documentary on Brunello Cucinelli reveals how the luxury knitwear founder built a billion-dollar brand on worker dignity, no clock-ins, and 100-year sweaters.
Jenee Naylor built HighLowLuxxe into a genuine success, then walked away to launch 12PM Studios. Her path from Target floors to eyewear founder is worth studying.
A beauty director who tests hundreds of hair products keeps recommending one: Kérastase Elixir Ultime. Here’s what makes it different.
Zara’s summer new arrivals cover dresses, denim, tops, swim, and shoes — with many pieces under $100 for weddings, festivals, and everyday wear.
Beatrice Dixon built The Honey Pot from a dream about BV into a multimillion-dollar brand by telling her story honestly, one fair at a time.
The Super New Moon in Cancer arrives July 14th with Mercury retrograde complicating emotions, old connections, and the reach-out impulse.
Wellness creator Samantha Feher runs her diet on an 80/20 rule, with Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit as a daily staple. She eats the skin too.
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A fashion editor packs carry-on only for the Dominican Republic, England, France, and the U.S. using silk scarves and transitional swimsuits.
Neptune retrograde runs July 7 to Dec 12, 2026 in Aries. Five months of slowed momentum, sharper intuition, and surfaced fears — here’s what that actually means.