Jillian Tangen, Author at Dandelion Chandelier

Jillian Tangen

Jillian Tangen thinks there’s no such thing as having too many sweaters. She’s a writer, researcher and consultant covering topics like fashion, travel, entertainment and on occasion, even finance. She has held senior analyst positions at McKinsey & Company and Shearman & Sterling and owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on Scandinavian design. Jillian is married with three children, lives in New York City and spends her summers in Norway learning to sail.

429 articles published

Our edit of the best new and classic Nordic Noir crime books to read for Easter this year to join in with the Scandinavian holiday tradition.

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12 Best Classic and New Books in Nordic Noir to Read this Easter

Easter is approaching, and with it come some unusual traditions around the world. For example, did you know a Nordic Easter involves crime solving? In Norway, it's a beloved annual holiday activity. So what are the best Easter crime books to read right now to welcome the season? We've curated a list of the best…

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Best new and classic Nordic Noir crime TV shows and series streaming best to watch this Easter season based on the Scandinavian tradition.

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The 12 Best Nordic Noir TV Shows and Series Streaming this Easter

Easter is approaching, and with it come some unusual traditions around the world. For example, did you know that a traditional Nordic Easter involves crime solving? In Norway, it's a beloved annual holiday activity. If you want to join in the fun, read on. We've curated a list of 12 of the best new and…

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Here's where to find the best and most beautiful luxury gourmet chocolate Easter eggs to gift for children and adults to enjoy in 2023.

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The 15 Best Luxury Gourmet Chocolate Easter Eggs in the World

You have to love any holiday that involves more sweets than you can keep track of. And no, Halloween, we're not talking about you this time. We've discovered that Easter has become an occasion for truly beautiful and luxurious chocolate confections. And lots of them. We've curated a list of where to find 15 of…

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Luxury Easter and semi formal Spring special occasion outfits for kids, including dresses, shirts and suits for girls and boys.

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The 12 Most Adorable Semi Formal Spring Outfits for Kids Under 10

What should the little ones wear at all the special events on the calendar this Spring? Weddings, graduations, Easter, birthdays - you know. We're not talking black tie celebrations - just then normal flow of social events this Spring. As parents, ideally we want them to look adorable and we also want their outfits to…

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the best luxury table decorations and home décor items for a happy Easter 2023 for your kitchen, tabletop

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The 15 Best Luxury Table and Décor Ideas for a Happy Easter 2023

Part of the fun of Easter is decorating your home with pastel colors and Easter bunnies. So, what are the best ideas for decorating your home for Easter this year? Or perhaps for the perfect host or hostess gift for Easter dinner? We've curated a list of 15 luxury table decorations and home décor ideas…

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The best luxury gourmet Easter treats, sweets, desserts and chocolates of every kind, including the top 2023 Easter eggs, candy, and cakes.

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The 14 Best Gourmet Desserts of Every Kind for Easter 2023

Easter is nearly here, and you know what that means. It's time for Easter egg hunts, family time and baskets filled with pretty pastel treats. We've have curated a list of the best luxury gourmet Easter sweets, treats, desserts and chocolates this year, including the top 2023 Easter eggs, candy, and cakes. what are the best gourmet…

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The popcorn dress from Maya Hoffman and its clones are strong as the "it" dress for Spring Summer, and these are our top picks

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The 8 best popcorn dresses for spring summer 2023

The popcorn dress from Maya Hoffman and its clones are strong as the "it" dress for Spring Summer, and these are our top picks of the season. Here's our edit of the best popcorn style dresses in a hue of colors that are perfect for Spring Summer 2023. The popcorn style dress is the "it" dress…

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Our surprising list of the 10 best places in the world to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day this year, for a vacation or Irish heritage trip.

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Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day This Year in 10 Surprising Places

Saint Patrick's Day is a joyful time, and it can also be a perfect time to take a mini-vacation. But where to go? The top trips have some historic or thematic tie to the holiday, and a luxurious hotel to stay in, and at least one fantastic party, or parade, or wild bacchanalia. Good food and…

March 2, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Luxury Culture Events: Top 25 on the Calendar in March 2023

Our Luxury Calendar provides a comprehensive overview of the top events unfolding around the world every month. Some are micro-luxuries (like a really good book) and others are on a grand, epic scale. Personally, if schedules and money were no object, and we could do anything we’d like, here are our top picks for the…

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Spring is Here, Shopping Time for Top 6 Designer Trends in Shoes

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Spring fashion season! Which causes us to ask this pressing question: what are the top designer footwear trends for Spring 2023? We've rounded up the six top designer trends in Spring shoes that you need to know, including the latest on chic sneakers, ballet flats, soccer shoes,…

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the luxury brands with the best-smelling and most popular scented candles, including Jo Malone, Diptyque, Byredo and Le Labo

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The 12 Ultra Luxury Brands with the Best-Smelling Scented Candles

No matter the season, our sense of smell is supremely important for establishing our moods and sense of well-being. That's why the best luxury boutiques and hotels all have a lovely signature scent that wafts toward you the moment you set foot in their establishments. The right fragrance can make all the difference - so…

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The big important trends to know in luxury designer bags for the Spring 2023 season, including oversized, hobo, textured, bejeweled and more.

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Celebrate Spring with 6 New Trends in Luxury Designer Bags

It may be hard to believe at the moment, but spring 2023 upon us. And you know what that means: time for a new bag! What are the big trends in luxury designer bags for the Spring season? We've rounded up the most beautiful, cheerful and on trend luxury designer bags out there right now,…

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Where to go for the best luxury spring break family vacation with kids in 2023? Here are 11 perfect destinations for a family vacation.

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Family Spring Break is Fantastic at These 11 Luxury Destinations

Spring Break! Those iconic words once meant a carefree and crazy week in a warm location with your posse. But now that you’re a parent, it's all about a family spring break vacation with the kids. Does that mean the fun is over? No way! In fact, the fun is just getting started. Wondering where…

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The 14 best gourmet Valentine's Day sweets to give for a treat with no chocolate, including candy, cookies, cupcakes, caramels and cakes.

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13 Sweet Gifts Better Than a Chocolate Box this Valentines Day

We find it hard to believe, but there are actually some people out there who don't like chocolate. What??? We can understand if you're allergic. But just not really liking it? We don't know what to say. However, many people have a beloved who may just not be feeling chocolate - or who may be…

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Luxury Culture Events: Top 25 on the Calendar in February 2023

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15 Valentine’s Day Gift Shop Finds Perfect for Him in 2023

Valentine's Day is drawing near and you know what that means. Gift shopping time! But no worries - here's our luxury gift guide to shop for the best romantic and most wanted Valentine's gifts for him, including cologne, bags, chocolates, and more. They're what to gift your boyfriend, partner, paramour, best friend, father, husband, brother…

January 27, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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This Valentine’s Day, Go Sweet or Sexy with 12 Perfect Outfits

A cute outfit is a must for a fun Valentine's Day. So do you know what you're wearing this year? Our curated list of 12 chic and spicy luxury fashion brands with the best outfits to wear for Valentine’s Day 2023, including jumpsuits, dresses, sweaters, and more. what to wear: luxury outfits for Valentine’s Day 2023…

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15 Valentine’s Day Gift Shop Finds Perfect for Her in 2023

Valentine's Day is drawing near and you know what that means. Gift shopping time! But no worries - here's our luxury gift guide to shop for the best romantic and most wanted Valentine's gifts for her. They're what to gift your girlfriend, best friend, mother, wife, sister or any other special woman in your life…

January 23, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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12 Top Picks to Embrace the New Fluffy Designer Fashion Trend

Let's face it: life in winter can be tough. Heck, life in general can be tough. So we're keen to embrace the latest trend in luxury designer fashion and interior design: fluff-core. Whether its what we wear or what we decorate our homes with - or both - this winter, it's all about fuzziness, softness…

January 21, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Update Your Work Wardrobe for 2023 with 10 Chic Office Outfits

It's a new year, but lots of us are returning to the same old office where we worked last year. And while no one's knocking job security - especially not right now - we do have to say that a refresh for our office attire seems to be in order. Nothing crazy, of course. But…

January 11, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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How to Wear the Confusing New 2023 Fashion Trend: Baggy Pants

Of all the big trends in the luxury designer world right now, the oversized pants look is one fashion trend that absolutely terrifies us. Like the wide-legged pant and the cropped pant, we eye this new look with a great deal of trepidation. We're short-ish and normal American-sized. And our eternal sartorial quest is to…

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Best, most powerful civil rights museums in America to see, including in Washington DC and Memphis.

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The 12 Best Most Powerful Civil Rights Museums to See in America

The months of January and February tend to be a time when people in the U.S. reflect on the topic of racial equality. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January is followed by Black History Month in February. In the worlds of film and publishing, there tend to be lots of new works on the…

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Insider tips on best first luxury vacation trip to Oslo, Norway, including when to go, where to stay, top restaurants and activities.

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10 Insider Tips on Best First Luxury Trip to Oslo, Norway

If you're planning to visit Oslo, Norway for the first time, you've got questions. When is the best time to visit? Where's the best place to stay? What are the must-do activities and the best secret places for a wonderful meal? We've done the work, and we've got answers. Here's our report on insider tips…

January 9, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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The 10 Most Popular Luxury Travel Destinations to visit in 2023

Where are you headed in the new year? What are the cool, most-wanted destinations to visit on a luxury vacation in 2023? Based on the numerous lists of where to go in 2023, we’ve curated an edit of the top 10 best (and hottest) luxury travel destinations in 2023. what are the most popular destinations for…

January 9, 2023ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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