THE PORTHOLE
The Other, a reflection of our desires and our conflicting realities.
In addition to livening up your space, plants help purify the ambient air and possess certain therapeutic properties. Here are three plants that are easy to care for and whose recognized benefits will help improve your quality of life.
Perhaps it’s a reflection of the habits I picked up during my school days, but for some reason, September to me is all about getting organized. It is with this mindset that we’ve put together this edition of The Porthole.
As your summer tan begins to fade, it’s easy to feel like your skin has waged battle, as fine wrinkles, sun spots and dryness surface. No need to panic! It’s normal for your skin to be extra-sensitive after several months of sustained sun exposure. Adapting your skin care regimen to protect and rebalance your epidermis is important. Follow our skin care tips for this transitional season!
“I work 180 hours a week”. This tendency to exaggerate the demands of one’s work life is in fact typical of our times. In order to better manage one’s time or to become mindful of the way one uses it, here are some suggestions of everyday time management.
As summer winds down and we dig in our heels for fall, we find ourselves renewing our resolutions to get back to healthier habits. And for many professionals, of all stripes, this involves the return of the customary lunchbox. To keep this daily tradition fresh and enjoyable, here are some suggestions for revamping the undisputed king of the lunchbox: the sandwich.
A wind of change is blowing over our restaurant as it takes on a new name, a new operator and a new menu. Thomas Engasser, our restaurant’s maître d’ for the past five years, is leading the change as the founder and operator of La Traversée.
