“It’s hard to be on the receiving end of someone’s higher level of stress. And that is just the human condition right now.”
TEACHING ESSENTIAL WORKERS HOW TO PACIFY THE UNHINGED DURING COVID
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ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT: THE YEAR’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST IN SKINCARE AND SELF-CARE GOODIES
The year’s best and brightest skincare and self-care goodies.
IN WHICH WE ASK A XMAS TREE STARTUP TO DEFEND ITSELF
“We’re going to revolutionize the Christmas market.”
MUSIC NOTES: RECORD STORE DAY LIVES IN 2020
"Record Store Day will look very different this year, but supporting indie record stores may be more important than ever."
WHAT’S OPEN IN GREATER BOSTON: SHOPPING. IT’S NOT JUST ONLINE ANYMORE.
It’s always best to support local businesses, when possible. Not just virtually purchasing goods from them, but by visiting in person where permissible or potentially getting items delivered.
THE ARTIST HELPING BOSTON BUSINESSES COMMUNICATE THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
“Like many creatives during this pandemic, I had been going through a particularly foggy period… Driving around and seeing these homemade signs, it was so clear how I could directly contribute.”
CAN I GO TO A PUBLIC MARKET DURING A PANDEMIC? HOW DOES THAT WORK?
A mix of “local food vendors, appropriately spaced throughout the courtyard, [offering] fresh fish, meat, produce, dairy, frozen items, and staples.”
ALL OF THE ROSE, NONE OF THE PRICK: CREAMS, BODY POLISH & MORE
Capturing the sophistication, craftsmanship, and sheer loveliness of Provence, the Rose Olivier line from Bastide is flawless in every sense of the word.
THE MASK: WINTER DRY-SKIN SAVIORS, FROM VOLCANIC ASH TO ANTIOXIDANTS
Winter is not kind to our skin. Between the cold, biting air outside, the dehydrating heat inside, and the weeks-long spiral into (and out of) holiday indulgences of way too much food and liquor, the interminable stretch of winter months requires some additional care.
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GIFT GUIDE: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOUTH
Buying skin care for other people is hard. Whether you’re looking for a few more ideas for yourself or that perfect slam-dunk for the hard-to-please in your life—and we’ve all got at least one—these beauty covetables will win every time, regardless of age, gender, or skin type.
