By Shirley M. Mueller, MD The study “Give a Piece of You: Gifts That Reflect Givers Promote Closeness” challenged my assumptions about gifting. Until I encountered this research, I thought the best gifts were those that mirrored the recipient’s…
By Donald-Brian Johnson All Photos by Donald-Brian Johnson, except as noted Forget about the fruitcake. Cancel the cookie order. This Christmas, the perfect presents for all the special somebodies on your holiday list might be just as close as the…
What could be more special than a holiday gift selected from the past? At Christmas time, the shelves of antique shops are filled to the brim with not only holiday-themed items such as vintage ornaments, tableware, and textiles but items…
