Lifestyle

Satiate your sweet tooth this month with this rum-based, lip-smacking decadent liquid sipper sure to add new life to any party from the holidays through New Year’s.

It’s never too late to let your imagination roam and encourage your artistic side to emerge. Get hands-on with the arts and open up your right-brain flow with an abundance of colorful opportunities you can take advantage of whenever creativity calls.

Anyone who’s ever experienced an installment of Art Week in The Magic City knows that not even Houdini himself could be everywhere at once. With plans constantly in flux, surprise events popping up left and right and traffic bringing even the most ambitious plans to a screeching halt, getting around is no easy feat. Here’s our unfiltered, unconventional insider’s guide of what to expect, what to do and how to make the best of it all.

At Oceana Key Biscayne, art and luxury take centerstage throughout the year thanks to their Commissioned Art Program that welcomes world-class works from around the globe to the delight of residents and visitors alike.

Closets are the latest “must-have” luxury amenity, and in some cases, can affect the price and speed of a home sale almost as much as the kitchen, master bathroom, views and pool area.

The futuristic, mind-blowing interior design must-haves we’ve found will make your home a conversation piece in its own right and have your guests’ eyes popping out of their sockets whenever they drop in for a visit.

You can never be too productive or too high-profile (just look at The Kardashians). But whether you’re a single person start-up or working for a multi-national company, the following services will help you work more efficiently.

The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club’s rich history has shaped its legendary past through the Great Gatsby Era, The Great Depression, WWII, Y2K and beyond. All the while, it’s remained a testament that dreams really can come true.

Carita Paris’ new Haute Beaute Corps is a 3-step smoothing, slimming and firming body program. Get rid of those unpleasant dimples that go by the name of cellulite and make way for a slimmer, leaner bod.

Chakras are the energy spots on your body that assist in aligning your emotions with your wellbeing — find out which scented oils coincide with which key chakras.

The Emporio Group produced their first massive concert in 1998 when Ricky Martin captivated more than 30 million people singing “La Copa De La Vida” in the Estadio Olimpico of Caracas.

Check out some of the most famous movie quotes of all time delivered by adorable non-human characters — from witty and snarky to downright odd…and even endearing — you won’t be able to help but repeat them over and over again.

A salad can easily become a fat-packed disaster if topped with the wrong ingredients. So before you drown your lettuce with high-calorie creamy dressings and toppings, make sure to read this easy-peasy guide to a healthy meal.

Most of us only remember to go green on Earth Day, but going green all year long is about to get easier with these apps aimed at turning you into an ecologically friendly human.

Feng Shui may seem like superstition, but top corporations such as Citibank and Chase use it in their offices to maximize their business potential. Here’s what can you do to increase your financial flow.

If you think that making your home as tech-advanced as possible will put a strain on your interior aesthetics — or put a dent in your finances — you’ll be surprised at what a few simple tweaks can yield in terms of your energy output and financial contributions.

I ‘ve recently taken up a new hobby: giving new life to old furniture. I’m obsessed with the entire process — from hunting for the right pieces at estate sales, flea markets and thrift stores to selecting the perfect paint, stain, tools and materials to help spruce them up.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

New to the food and drinks scene at Bayside, Bavaria Haus serves up delicious German treats with wide bay views and a relaxed atmosphere where good cheer reigns supreme.

Give thanks this season for the treat you’ll give yourself and your guests if you decide to sip on this autumn-inspired cocktail that serves as the perfect complement to any Thanksgiving feast.

Whether of not you’ve toyed with technology that allows you to monitor and control your home with the touch of a button, the entirely automated home is coming to a neighborhood near you — and it will be able to anticipate your needs quicker than you will.

The history of Sabadell United Bank began a couple of centuries ago when Banco Sabadell, their parent company, was founded in 1881 in Sabadell, Spain, to become one of Europe’s most respected and profitable banks.

Like a culinary Captain Planet that harnesses energy from the elements, Vietnamese cuisine uses the power of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and heat for the purposes of good. Balancing flavors becomes an even greater challenge when certain ingredients are also attributed cold (yin) and hot (yang) properties.

If you’re a slave to Thai fare, these restaurants have contrasting yet addictive approaches to Siamese culinary zeitgeist — and once you’ve tried them, neither of them will release their hold on you.

These ideas are sure to set your mind at ease and let your imagination soar like never before. Just make sure to keep focused once you return to reality from your inner nirvana.

For wine tourists, the Bordeaux Region of France and NorCal’s Napa Valley have long been designated as Meccas of Merlot. For those seeking to devote themselves monogamously to beer, their list of holy sites may seem less obvious. However, with 70+ locations to drink directly from the source, San Diego could be the craft movement’s capital city and these are a few of its more colorful representatives.

Before you start hitting open houses and picking out furniture, ask yourself a key question: How much house can I afford? When my wife and I moved to Davie from St. Petersburg, we began looking at a few houses where we knew we could afford the mortgage, but as soon as we started adding homeowners insurance and taxes, the bill became less manageable.

When two hydrogen atoms join forces with one oxygen atom, the most powerful substance in the world comes to life: water. The colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid constitutes 71% of the planet and is the basis of all living organisms — check out these cool gadgets that get all their power from water.

Ever wish you could be transported back into a bygone era of glitz and glamour? Now you can at El Tucán, a new modern-day cabaret that reinvigorates the lavish “dinner & a show” concept of Havana.

Perched just above South America — Venezuela to be exact — you’ll find the 3rd-largest of the Dutch colonized Caribbean islands, Curaçao, a tropical place as unique in its landscape as it is in its culture.

There’s nothing more alluring than a red pout — so all that is left to decide on is what color of crimson calls to you — and who you’ll let steal a kiss.

I love to hear stories of how people used to dress to the nines back in the day for special occasions — or for any occasion, really. Back then, picking out a nice outfit for a dinner reservation, a flight, a first date and even a day at the salon yielded some pretty spectacular fashion moments.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Ease your mind and energize your day with these quick adjustments that will add satisfaction and peace to your life and make you wonder why you’ve been stressing for so long.

Experience new kinds of adventures in Panama, a destination fit for cosmo-tropico-Latinos — it’s a dash of Miami & Monte Carlo in the rainforest with a hint of rugged exploration and lots of luxe.

We are all on a quest. The hardest part is taking the first step...but once we’ve braved that, the treasures that await reconnect us to our inner wealth — once you find your heart, you’ll find your way.

Mirror, mirror on the wall…or on the vanity. How and where we get ready to face the world each day and night on the town is as much a statement on our person as it is on our taste in home style.

From treatments you can find right around the corner to out-of-this-world products you can add to your beauty arsenal, this round-up will have you looking like a million bucks without breaking the bank.

Crystals have been catching everyone’s attention lately — because honestly, nothing can spice up an outfit like a beautiful Rose Quartz necklace or a Tiger Eye’s ring. But learning about these beauties and their healing and cleansing properties is complicated. This short guide is sure to clean things up for you, pun intended.

Are you a Non-Resident Alien (NRA) who has invested in the Miami/Key Biscayne real estate market? If so, you may find yourself requiring a U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number, commonly referred to as an “ITIN” when you sell your U.S. real property.