Certain actions automatically qualify a friend for early retirement.

Lying. (I would never sleep with your ex!) Stealing. (I never knew you wore this color lipgloss!) And, of course, the misdeed that needs no explanation: walking ...

We’re sure you were inspired when you spied your future living room on page 22 of a catalog. But now that they’re in your home, the oat velvet couch and its perfectly matched accessories look just a little, well, generic. ...

In person you’re all sparkling personality: ginsu-sharp wit and killer one-liners.

But when it comes to writing a simple thank-you note, you don’t look so good on paper.

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A girl’s best friend? Diamonds.

A cliche that leaves fiances-to-be in need of their own best friend.

Which is where diamond expert Kerry Gaynor comes in. For two years now, she’s been helping people find the best rock at the ...

Your home is your castle.

But, like all benevolent rulers, you face some disobidence. When you enacted house rule #25 this winter, Thou shalt take off your wet, nasty shoes upon entering the abode, you knew it was only ...

Your midsection’s tidy (namaste, Yogi Pete), your mind’s well sorted (shout-out to group therapy), and your teeth are arrow-straight (thanks, Dr. Wiener).

But one thing remains a total mess. Your home.

Time to call Nina Cowen of Organizational Design Services. ...

If only there were an extra hour in the day.

Odds are you would dilly-dally it away on the phone, complaining about how much you still had to do.

Stop chasing time and call in a very capable reinforcement: Kimberly ...