Living

We recently had the chance to attend Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim (and enjoy a really nice stay at the Homewood Suites , to boot).

Nail polish was invented in the early 20th century, and nail art has been around almost as long. There’s even a 1930s picture of Joan Crawford with a very modern-looking half-moon mani.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be interested in first things, Aries. Cultivate your attraction to beginnings. Align yourself with uprisings and breakthroughs. Find out what's about to hatch, and lend your support.

Back in September, a young cat named Jax arrived at the Canadian Animal Rescue & Extended Shelter (C.A.R.E.S.) in Langley in rough shape. His owner had been admitted to a rehabilitation facility, and the three-year-old tuxedo male needed help.

Last week, the Washington Post reported that, if passed, a new bill could make Italy the first country in the West to provide employees with paid leave during their menstrual cycles.

Most 'normal' wine drinkers pick up a bottle at their local shop and crack it within hours of returning home.

When I’m on the hunt for fun new finds to create a seasonal décor refresh, I already have my favourite shops to hit up for inspiration and it’s not often that I’m surprised by a new retailer for great scores at a reasonable price.

BC craft breweries get into the distilling scene

BC Distilled festival an opportunity to sample everything from amaro to whisky, all made right here

Dialogue on Aging series takes place April 7 at the Vancouver Convention Centre