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Best nonfiction books about the Christmas holiday including essays, memoirs, pop culture, history, cookbooks, coffee table books and more.

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

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

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.

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

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).

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

What are the best movies and films about war, soldiers, civilians and sacrifice to watch to honor the spirit of Veteran's or Armistice Day?

The 10 Best Movies to Watch to Honor the Spirit of Veterans Day

How can we make space for a sober tribute - no matter how quiet and private - on Veterans Day this year? We can visit a memorial or a museum. We can read a poem or a book. Or we can watch an iconic film. Our resident cineaste has curated a list of the 10 best…

November 8, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare 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.

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 13 Best Films to Watch about Food and Fine Dining

Food and film have a lot in common. Like film and fashion, both are visual, imaginative art forms that play to the senses and are beloved by audiences everywhere. And so it makes total sense that - as with fine food and fine art - putting them together would make for the perfect experience! Hungry…

November 7, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

What’s the Best Playlist for Thanksgiving This Year?

What's the best music playlist to listen to on Thanksgiving this year, with songs that invoke all the feels of this holiday season? Food, family, friends, fall, football and frenetic activity are all on tap. We have created a perfect playlist of music for Thanksgiving. Find it on Spotify here. Press play. And get this holiday started. What’s…

November 5, 2022ByJulie MurphyShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Our list of 10 of the best podcasts to listen to right now to get into a good place for the Thanksgiving holiday season.

The 10 Best Podcasts to Get into a Good Place for Thanksgiving

With so many changes in our holiday traditions this year, here at Dandelion Chandelier, we've been feeling the need for some good old-school Thanksgiving feelings. And happily, we've found music, books, movies, and fragrance to get us into a Thanksgiving groove. Now we're turning our attention to podcasts that can help us feel the warmth…

November 4, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

We're getting ready for Thanksgiving with a movie marathon! Here's our curated list of the best family movies films set on or around Thanksgiving.

20 Best Movies to Watch for a Home Marathon This Thanksgiving

What's not to love about Thanksgiving? Food, family, friends, football, and the last of the fall leaves. It's one of our all-time favorites, and we thought a family friendly Thanksgiving movie marathon in the comfort of your own home might be an excellent way to welcome the holiday. Our expert on all things cinematic has curated…

November 1, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare 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.

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.

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

Expert astrologer shares what to expect in love and life with a monthly horoscope guide for every zodiac sign for November 2022.

November 2022 Horoscope and Love Guide for Every Zodiac Sign

New month, new opportunities! What are the predictions for the month of November 2022 for every sign of the zodiac? As you launch into November, look to the stars and see how to win the month with surprising insights. Expert astrologer Remy Ramirez shares her predictions on what to expect this month for every sign…

October 31, 2022ByRemy RamirezShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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Luxury Culture Events: Top 25 on the Calendar in November 2022

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…

October 31, 2022ByJillian TangenShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

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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

Stefanie Batten Bland's dance Embarqued: Stories of Soil makes its New York debut in 2022 at BAM, with a close tie to Martha's Vineyard.

The Riveting Dance Performance Embarqued Arrives at BAM New York

One of the unique dance productions coming to Gotham in November 2022 that we're most excited about is the New York premiere of a work by a Jerome Robbins Award-winning choreographer and director. Stefanie Batten Bland's dance theater work Embarqued: Stories of Soil makes its New York debut November 1-5, 2022 at the BAM Next…

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

Dimitri Chamblas and the Slow Show are a joyful dance movement, wonderful to see as a performance and a way to contemplate art in a new way.

Dimitri Chamblas and the Slow Show are the Joyful Future of Dance

Modern times and cool new innovations always seem to be about speed. Faster access to information, faster travel to destinations, and faster transmission of both good and bad (and fake) news. But what if all that speed has taken something precious from us? What if slow is actually the luxury that we all need more…

October 27, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Interview with choreographer Amy Hall Garner, and a first look at the New York City season of Paul Taylor Dance Company at Lincoln Center.

Hall Garner shares first look at Paul Taylor Dance Company season

We pulled up a chair for an interview with brilliant choreographer Amy Hall Garner, and also got a first look at the 2022 New York City season of Paul Taylor Dance Company at Lincoln Center. Spoiler alert: it's going to be fantastic! Who is Amy Hall Garner? When Amy Hall Garner sits down to watch…

October 26, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

In addition to Cate Blanchett in Tar, here are five examples of how strong women are taking center stage in the best fall 2022 movies.

Strong Women are Taking Center Stage in the Best Fall 2022 Movies

Fall culture season is in full swing, and one of the notable trends with the autumn feature film releases is how many of them feature a tough, compelling female protagonist. Our correspondent has curated a list of them. Here are five examples - in addition to Cate Blanchett's star turn in Tár - where strong…

October 22, 2022ByMeredith LeporeShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

As Hollywood awards season approaches, the 10 best movies to see from the 2022 New York Film Festival (NYFF), including The Inspection.

10 Best Movies from the 2022 New York Film Festival

As Hollywood awards season approaches, here's our take on the 10 best movies from the 2022 New York Film Festival (NYFF), including The Inspection. Cineastes take note: we'll probably be hearing a lot more about these in the coming weeks. what to know about the New York Film Festival New York Film Festival (or “NYFF”) might…

October 20, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center is the home of New York Philharmonic orchestra, and we're sharing best photos from our first concert.

Marvelous David Geffen Hall is Now Open at Lincoln Center New York

Part of the allure of New York City is that it is in a constant state of reinvention. While the years of the global pandemic may have seemed to stop that endless whirl, in some cases, it actually accelerated change. Take, for example, the renovation of the former Avery Fisher Hall. After a complete interior…

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

Sign up now and see luxury in a smart fresh and elegant new light with the best of Dandelion Chandelier Digital Media by Pamela Thomas-Graham.

See Luxury in a New Light Best with Dandelion Chandelier

Look to Dandelion Chandelier Digital Media, founded by Pamela Thomas-Graham, for access to insider insights and information on the world of luxury life. Fashion, culture, travel, lifestyle, gifts, sports and shopping - we're covering luxuries great and small. With a fresh perspective that celebrates beauty, craftsmanship, discovery and brilliance. Join us! It's time to see…

October 18, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

Art installation about slavery in Somerset House courtyard, London, October 2022. Photo Credit: Dandelion Chandelier.

The Stunning Art Fair Installation on Slavery at Somerset House

We're just back from Frieze Week in London, and we're sharing some of the highlights of Frieze London 2022, Frieze Masters, Frieze Sculpture and more. One of the most stunning and emotional works of art we saw, though, was not part of Frieze at all. It was the Somerset House main courtyard art installation on…

October 17, 2022ByPamela Thomas-GrahamShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link

the best new immersive art installations and exhibits coming to New York (NYC) and other places around the world this fall and winter 2022.

The 10 Best New Immersive Art Installations Coming This Fall

Why look at a painting on a museum wall when you could dive headfirst into it instead? That's the idea behind the latest trend in visual art exhibits: the immersive art installation. Spurred on by the success of the Van Gogh immersive experience and the Yayoi Kusama Infinity Rooms, a new wave of these exhibits…

October 16, 2022ByAbbie Martin GreenbaumShare PostShare on Facebook Share on TwitterShare by EmailSend Link