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If you've noticed your bar of Toblerone looking rather small and a far cry from how you remember it in your childhood, rest assured, you’re not the only one. In fact, consumers around the world are increasingly paying more for a growing range of products in ways that don’t show up on receipts. Think of shrunk portions, thinner rolls, lighter bags, smaller cans — in this way, companies try to offset rising labor and materials costs without scaring us all off. But are they really succeeding? Also known as shrinkflation, the phenomenon has surely been noticed and well documented by...

Vendor: Bathroom Demands Type: Soap Dishes & Holders Price: 12.95 Do you have a problem with the soap in your shower or bath draining down into the drain? Well, now there's an easy solution. The Self Adhesive Pastel Soap Holder Drainer is a simple product that will help keep your soap from falling off of its holder and getting stuck to the bottom of your tub. The product can be attached to the side of your sink or bathtub. It's made from high-quality plastic which will not fade, tear, or stain. The soap dish has an indentation for placing a...

If you’re looking for Father’s Day inspiration, listen to chefs. What better place to find inspiration for Father’s Day—or pretty much any holiday—than from chefs? To help plan the celebratory day, these Executive Chefs from some of the top resorts in Puerto Rico, Panama City, Mexico, and more share their favorite Father’s Day traditions, which most are centered around delicious meals, of course. Executive Chef Hector Prieto of Caribe Hilton Image courtesy – Executive Chef Hector Prieto of Caribe Hilton Dish: On my island, we love pork; it is part of our culture. In our culinary traditions, pork always stands out; I...

I hosted an intimate dinner party last weekend and since y’all seemed to love the tablescape, I wanted to share details on it. This got me thinking about some general hosting tips I keep in mind, no matter the season, so I wanted to list those out as well. P.S. you can find all our dining room furniture details here. xx Ashley TABLESCAPE DETAILS I generally use the same pieces for tablescapes throughout the year, but of course like to mix in details or textures to make things feel seasonally appropriate. Since this tablescape was hosted in the evening, I...

It’s 2006 – David Krause (@davidjameskrause) and Nina Zilka (@nina_zilka), each studying fashion design at the Pratt Institute, become fast friends and collaborators. The two developed a sustainable, locally made fashion label that went on to attract the attention of WWD, Elle, and Nylon, to name a few. Fast forward to 2016, with over a decade of design experience in their pocket, Nina and David set their sights on wellness and personal care and launched Alder New York, their line of inclusive and design-forward skin and haircare products. The product of the duo’s design experience, shared passion for wellness, and...