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If Walls Could Talk

Your home, dwelling, residence, domicile, your castle...no matter what you choose to call it, the place you decide to live in says something about you. What that something is might be more telling than you think.

The Gift Of Excellence

In place of a long list of resolutions that end up empty promises, or some sparkling new material possession that will only give temporary gratification to an immediate desire, give yourself the greatest gift you have ever had this holiday season and dive into self-discovery while building a tribe of brilliance.

Wish I May…

The premise: You’ve been given $250,000 to spend on yourself for the holidays. The challenge: You need to spend every penny within 24 hours. Herewith: Some suggestions on what you can do with your newfound treasure around town.

Joyous World

The days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are some of the happiest of the year. But they can also be the most stressful. So we went to the experts for some practical and even fun ways to manage holiday stress.

Checking It Twice

Everyone loves Santa, but what is it like to actually be the jolly man in the red suit? During our interview at his workshop in The North Pole, Santa revealed his favorite parts about being Santa — and you might be surprised at what he loves about the job.

Cellar Worthy

Looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life? Here are some picks that work for everything from stocking-stuffers to luxury indulgences.

Financing Finesse

We all use financing every day for purchases ranging from homes for our families to a tank of gas for the car. Here are a few suggestions on how to use financing to your advantage no matter where your money is going.

Special Spirit

Get your home ready for top-notch holiday celebrations to remember with these savvy tips from our design editors and expert home professionals.

True Luxury

When it comes to luxury, everyone’s got an opinion — and a wishlist. Whether you prefer elite brands and superior materials or you’d rather splurge on services and experiences, one thing’s certain: Regardless of cost, utility, rhyme or reason, luxury feels good.

Super Sips

No longer a cocktail wasteland, our eclectic tip of The Sunshine State is quickly gaining national and international respect where it matters: At the bar.

Fired Up!

The culinary scene in Miami is drastically evolving into a sophisticated, no-nonsense world ruled by savvy connoisseurs ready to challenge anything — and anyone — who tries to pass off quantity for quality.

Exquisite Escape

The weather, the history, the beaches, the food and wine are all excellent reasons to visit Portugal & The Madeira Islands any time of the year — but a couple of special New Year’s packages may make NOW the perfect time to book the trip of a lifetime.

New View

A new year is upon us. That’s exciting. A whole year of change, exploration and surprises lies ahead. A year from now, we will each see the world a bit differently, have a little more knowledge, one more year’s worth of wisdom.

LOVE DIZZY

Desire, attraction, seduction: These are the essential ingredients for arousal and acquiring love, but they are also elements as elusive and capricious as a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

Rare Meat

This year’s Burger Bash during the SoBe Wine & Food Festival is one of the most coveted events during the fest. Hosted by Rachael Ray, it’s already sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your buns elsewhere. Stop by these places and take a bite out of The Magic City’s best burgers.

Investment Moves

When it comes to your money, the more well-informed you are, the better. Here, the team at Evensky & Katz offers some sage advice on the topic and on what we might expect in the financial market for years to come.

Here Piggy

Roasting a pig whole is so Miami. It should come as no surprise then that the upcoming SoBe Wine & Food Festival has an entire event devoted to it.

Love Stops

Oh, Paris…how we love thee. And in so many ways. If you haven’t visited in a while, or if you’ve never been, it’s time to book a roundtrip flight to the most romantic place on Earth to remind yourself that love really does make the world go round.

Green Ambassadors

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum Of Science empowers teens to become environmental stewards and impact Miami through service projects and instilling a passion for being green in their local community.

Simply Sensual

Enjoy these tips for creating a romantic DIY couples’ retreat right at home with the added bonus of making your skin glow for days after.

Romance 365

Valentine’s Day comes but once a year, but there’s lots you can do right now to make the romance last all year long.

Love Stories

Like beauty, love is in the eye of the beholder. But exactly what is love? To find out, we’ve decided to go back to the roots of the most powerful emotion of all time and uncover what various types of love mean so you can work toward your own happy ending.

Love Syrup

When it’s time to get naughty, nothing gets you in the mood better than the perfect cocktail created with a melding of tropical flavors sure to get the passion flowing.

Soul Camps

Take a big step toward self-discovery by finding your calling, your peace of mind and yourself by taking part in the spiritual wellness movement that’s sweeping the nation.

Green Spirit

This tasty spinach smoothie has just the right mix of nutrients to get your day started off right — and enough of a vodka punch to keep you going well into the night.

Culinary Impact

Take a look at a few trends everyone seems to be talking about lately. Some should probably stick around, some have reached their expiration date. Whatever your opinion on the following, read on with an open mind, and preferably a big appetite.

Historically Drinking

These famous watering holes at the tip of The Sunshine State are sure to get you talking about the past, present and future over your drink of choice.

Tire Factor

We spend hours agonizing over the right shoes to wear for sporting activities, but few of us give our car tires any thought. What difference does it make? Quite a bit, actually.

Nature’s Adventures

With so many of us finding ways to go green at home and at work, we sometimes forget to connect with what it’s all about: Mother Nature. Here are a few suggestions to get you going in a more green direction.

Right Reads

Many of us may not need treatment for depression or addictions, but we enhance our lives by making some behavioral changes. These books show you how to make minor tweaks that can have a major impact.

Crunching Numbers

You have the hot car, fast-paced career and sexy place by the beach. But is the rest of America in the same place? See how you measure up to these numbers from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s most recent Financial Capability Study.

Conscious Cuisine

Today’s modern take on eating healthy means diners don’t have to sacrifice taste to keep a beach-ready physique. Here are some top tables for clean eating.

Cellar Worthy

Dare to be different with the new designs and materials available at Downsview Kitchens, from glass-fronted tall cabinets with a mirrored stainless finish to a wood grain-textured melamine they’re calling Rovere Tasso.

Chef Surprise

Having a private chef is one of life’s greatest luxuries, and for residents of the soon-to-be completed Grove At Grand Bay, one comes with the keys.

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Inspired Design

As the Manager of the Baker | McGuire showroom in Dania Beach, Monica Macaluso enjoys helping designers create beautiful spaces for their customers.