Gayle MacDonald

A decade ago, artisanal pasta seemed on the brink of extinction. But a mix of cultural nostalgia, social media and the DIY boom during the pandemic has reversed this trend

Experts say political anxiety affects thousands of North Americans and it’s getting worse. We spoke with experts about how to manage

Community-based tourism isn’t just a getaway but a gateway to meaningful connections

As Toronto etiquette coach and celebrity butler Charles MacPherson notes: ‘Being a good guest involves more than showing up in your favourite elastic-waist pants’

Canadian photographer Pat Kane spent a month among nomadic herders in Mongolia, discovering a way of life unlike anything he’s ever experienced

A trip through Europe inspired the authors of The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking to seek adventures in life and on their plates

Busy itineraries that have us hustling from one must-see spot to another don’t exactly leave us feeling well-rested

Many young couples are trading old traditions for new ones that cost less and feel more relaxed on the big day

The weekly Style File, featuring what’s on the radar of The Globe’s Lifestyle desk

Friend travel can be fraught: personalities can clash and resentments build, even if things are usually easygoing socially at home

The rise of small-scale farms has been powered by women who are reshaping what a traditional flower farm used to be

Neutrals are chic but out of touch with our collective desire to find joy in every part of our lives

Brent’s new book, called The Space That Keeps You: When Home Becomes a Love Story, was released last month and it is exactly the ‘design book, but not a design book’ he dreamed of

The style news and trends on the radar of The Globe’s Lifestyle desk this week

We asked leaders in hospitality design to share their inspiration

Potato chips, cookies, granola bars and even yogurt are heavily processed – and manufactured to make us want more. Here’s why some experts say it’s time to break the habit

Fitness trends and news on the radar of The Globe’s lifestyle desk

Since the pandemic, more grown-ups have discovered – or perhaps, rediscovered – the childlike joy that comes from playing with this beloved 91-year-old toy

How to make getting ready for a season of glitzy parties easier and more budget-friendly

Researchers are only now beginning to understand how scent, memory and emotion are intertwined