Pamela Thomas-Graham, Author at Dandelion Chandelier

Pamela Thomas-Graham

After becoming the first Black female partner at McKinsey & Co., CEO of CNBC and board member at several tech companies, Pamela launched our site to create a space for a fresh new set of voices in luxury lifestyle. An avid traveler, art collector, shoe shopper, reader and mystery writer, her mission is building a vibrant diverse community that values craftsmanship, artistry, adventure and discovery. ‘Cause from micro-luxuries to grand gestures, from gifts to great reads, it’s time to see luxury in a new light.

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Weekly Top 10 Sports News Headlines and Major Events: Dec 11, 2022

This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly report on the big sports news headlines and major events, plus a preview of what's up next. For December 11, 2022, here are the weekly top 10 sports news headlines to know: the big stories and major events in sports news this week in the NFL,…

December 11, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Here's how to make 2022 feel like an adorable Cottagecore Christmas holiday, including fashion, interior design, home décor and more.

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10 Ways to Make This Feel Like a #Cottagecore Christmas Holiday

In a complicated and sometimes challenging time, why not retreat into a calm, happy place this holiday? Specifically, why not go all in on cottagecore? Cookies in the oven, snowy forest hikes, hand-written letters with holiday wishes and perhaps some fresh eggs from the henhouse for breakfast on Christmas morning? If you're intrigued by this,…

December 6, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our annual list of the best new novels and nonfiction books of the year for 2022, with debut fiction, favorite authors, essays and histories.

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Our Top Picks and Awards for the 20 Best Books of 2022

If you ask us, this has been a fantastic year for new books. As we set out to name the Best Books of 2022, we found ourselves ruing the fact that we still haven't read a huge stack of new novels and nonfiction book releases from this year. Given that, and with the caveat that…

December 4, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Insider tips on the best things to do on a luxury Christmas holiday vacation in London, including where to stay, restaurants, music and more.

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The Top 10 Ways to Spend a Luxurious Christmas Holiday in London

Planning to be in London during the holiday season? How can you spend your time there the way a true luxury insider would? We asked our sophisticated friends to share their absolute favorite Christmas activities in the city. We’re sharing their recommendations based on their years of experience living in London (and tossing a few…

November 29, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The 10 Best Luxury Travel Destinations in the Month of December

Where will December take you? Where should it? Maybe to a sophisticated city, or a rural hideaway. Or to a beach, a ski slope, or all the way to the South Pole (since the North Pole dwellers will be a bit busy this month). Wanderlust alert! Here are our top picks of the 10 best luxury…

November 29, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The Holiday Luxury Gift Shop: the 35 Best from New York City

Well, it has been quite a year in Gotham, dear reader. And yet, we're still standing strong. And we still feel the same giddy and passionate love for New York City that we did the very first time we ever visited. Maybe even more. If someone on your list really loves NYC, as New Yorkers…

November 28, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our edit of the best new Christmas books, including novels, mysteries and steamy romances, released just in time for the 2022 holiday season.

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The 21 Best New Novels Set During Christmas to Read in 2022

If you really love the Christmas holiday season, then you've probably already cued up the Lifetime and Hallmark Channel Christmas movies and the various holiday baking shows, and you may have already started popping the popcorn. But just in case you decide that on some cozy December nights, you'd rather curl up with a new…

November 28, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Weekly Top 10 Sports News Headlines and Major Events: Nov 27, 2022

This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly report on the big sports news headlines and major events, plus a preview of what's up next. For November 27, 2022, here are the weekly top 10 sports news headlines to know: the big stories and major events in sports news this week in the NFL,…

November 27, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Improve your Christmas IQ with the 16 Best Books on Pop Culture

Lots of people love reading holiday fiction: stories and poems, modern and classic, that are set during the Christmas season. But a great holiday read doesn't have to be found in the fiction section. There are great nonfiction reads that will also help brighten up your holiday reading list. Improve your IQ (and learn some…

November 26, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Weekly Top 10 Sports News Headlines and Major Events: Nov 20, 2022

This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly report on the big sports news headlines and major events, plus a preview of what's up next. For November 20, 2022, here are the weekly top 10 sports news headlines to know: the big stories and major events in sports news this week in the NFL,…

November 20, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our list of the best releases and most anticipated new novels, essay collections and non-fiction books coming out in December 2022.

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The Top 11 New Novels and Books Coming in December 2022

New month, new books! Book Light is our Dandelion Chandelier curated list of the most-anticipated new book releases every month, and next up is December 2022. We think the perfect December reading list should capture the feeling of an ending, and a beginning. So what are the best new book releases of December 2022? Our…

November 19, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Swiss art gallery Hauser & Wirth is powerful in the world of contemporary art, and now the firm is expanding its restaurant and hotel empire.

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Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery is also a Powerful Hospitality Player

Ask anyone expert in the world of modern and contemporary art which galleries are the most prominent and influential, and one name will always be among them: Hauser & Wirth. But what many may not realize is that in addition to its highly influential place in the art world, the gallery is also a growing…

November 14, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Weekly Top 10 Sports News Headlines and Major Events: Nov 13, 2022

This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly report on the big sports news headlines and major events, plus a preview of what's up next. For November 13, 2022, here are the weekly top 10 sports news headlines to know: the big stories and major events in sports news this week in the NFL,…

November 13, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

The most unusual, inventive, creative, strange and memorable luxury Advent calendars of 2022, including for pop music, self-care and more.

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Holiday Joy Abounds, Thanks to 12 Unusual Advent Calendars

We all know that the luxury Advent calendar has become a happy new tradition during the month of December. From luxury beauty products to fine foods and toys for kids, there's an Advent calendar out there for everyone. Having seen all the usual ones, though, we went off piste to find something different: highly specific,…

November 12, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Photos of highlights of Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room exhibit at the Met Museum of Art in New York City (NYC).

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Photos From The Marvelous Afrofuturist Room at the Met Museum

We're sharing some of our best photos of the highlights of the Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room exhibit at the Met Museum of Art in New York City (NYC). It's a compact space. But it contains worlds. Met Museum is leaning into showcasing more of the Black experience in America On a…

November 11, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

The best novels and poetry collections about war and soldiers and the aftermath of conflict for adults to read this year to honor Veteran's Day.

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The 19 Best Novels to Read this Year in Honor of Veteran’s Day

When was the last time you read a literary novel about war? Perhaps it's been a while. And if that's the case, now might be the right time to dive into one. Novels about soldiers fighting wars - and the impact of violent conflict on individuals and families long after the fighting has ceased - are…

November 8, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The British Holiday Luxury Gift Shop: the 15 Best from the U.K.

What are the best holiday gifts from British luxury brands for those on your list who can't get enough of the U.K. (and can't get to the U.K. this holiday season)? We went straight to the experts for answers. Our friends in London have helped curate a list of smart, fresh, elegant and luxurious gift…

November 7, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Weekly Top 10 Sports News Headlines and Major Events: Nov 6, 2022

This Week in Sports Talk (TWIST) is our weekly report on the big sports news headlines and major events, plus a preview of what's up next. For November 6, 2022, here are the weekly top 10 sports news headlines to know: the big stories and major events in sports news this week in the NFL,…

November 6, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our luxury floral artist shares expert tips and advice on how to best decorate with flowers and other botanicals this Thanksgiving.

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6 Expert Floral Artist Tips to Decorate Beautifully This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is drawing near, and whether you're hosting dinner on the big day at your home, or gathering everyone for a leftovers party the next day, or just decorating your nest for the season, using flowers to create a magical environment is an joyous rite of the Thanksgiving season. We have long relied on the…

November 3, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Here are some of the most notable artist's portrayals of food, and famous and provocative works of art with food, meals and feasting.

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The 14 Most Provocative and Famous Art Works About Food

With the feasting season upon us, it seemed like the perfect moment to turn our attention to how brilliant artists throughout history have portrayed food, simple meals, and feasting. What role has food and dining played in great art? And how about art that's actually made of food? Hungry for knowledge? Come along, dear reader.…

November 1, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our list of the best releases and most anticipated new novels, essay collections and non-fiction books coming out in November 2022.

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The Top 18 New Novels and Books Coming in November 2022

New month, new books! Book Light is our Dandelion Chandelier curated list of the most-anticipated new book releases every month, and next up is November 2022. We think the perfect November reading list should be a cornucopia: overflowing with ideas, laughter, stories, tears, provocations and surprises. Feeling like almost too much, and then turning out…

October 31, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

best novels and books to read to feel the month of November

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19 Best Novels and Books to Feel the Autumn Joy of November

We're always looking for our next great read - so what are the best books to read that will make us feel like November? We've shared a list of the best new book releases coming in November 2022. For additional ideas, here's our take on the perfect books to read that capture the mood and…

October 29, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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12 Best Luxury Travel Destinations in the Month of November

Trying to decide where to go in the month of November? It's a perfect time to travel, and there are plenty of luxurious options from which to choose. Here's our curated list of the best luxury travel destinations in November if you're wondering where to go for an unforgettable vacation this month. where to go in…

October 29, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Luxury Beauty Brand Augustinus Bader on 10 Winter Skincare Tips

As November rolls around, our thoughts turn to many things. Like where to go for the holiday break. What wine to serve at Thanksgiving dinner. And what to do to keep our skin from turned to sandpaper as the temperature falls and the humidity level does, too. Who better to advise us on what to…

October 28, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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