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The article discusses the popularity of the women's neck and shoulder covering known as the dickey in women's fashion as of Autumn 2015. According to the article, designer Michael Kors, the fashion firm Veronica Beard, and the brand M. Patmos favored the dickey. The article presents comments from stylist Erin Walsh.

The article discusses efforts by to utilize clothing size and clothing preference information to predict customer preferences by online clothing retailers such as Bombfell, Stitch Fix, and Keaton Row. According to the article, online retailers hope to curtail high return rates by asking customers about their preferences and sizes.

The article discusses U.S. wineries that offer fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, and boot camp-style training that are followed by wine tastings. It discusses wineries including the Sagaponack, New York, Wölffer Estate Vineyard, the Napa, California, Domaine Carneros winery, and the Calistoga, California, establishment Clos Pegase.

The article discusses the popularity among yoga devotees and fitness enthusiasts of colorful yoga pants, also known as leggings. Donna Burke of the Atlanta Activewear apparel store in Georgia says printed leggings from a company called Onzie sell out quickly. Kimberly Swarth of Onzie says colorful patterns flatter the wearer's physique.

The article discusses corporate sponsorship of exhibits and events at children's museums in the U.S. Examples cited include grocery chain H-E-B Grocery Co.'s funding for the Thinkery museum in Austin, Texas, and an exhibit funded by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at the Children's Museum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Commentary is presented about concerns some have with respect to exposing children to corporate brands and logos at an early age.

The article discusses sommeliers' examinations administered by the educational organization Court of Masters Sommeliers that lead to the Master Sommelier designation. Between 2009 and 2013 the number of people in the U.S. taking the introductory exam has risen by almost 100%. The fourth and final exam is the most difficult and has a pass rate of about 10%. Commentary is presented from amateurs who have taken the introductory test including attorney Bradford Dempsey and consultant Matt McGinnis. INSET: So You Think You Know Wine....

The article discusses a trend among some bars of preparing large quantities of popular cocktails so they can be quickly dispensed from a tap when customers order them. At the Alder restaurant in New York City chef Wylie Dufresne keeps three cocktails available via tap. Details are presented about the various considerations bartenders must take into account when deciding whether a drink is suitable for serving in this manner.

The article discusss the trend in nursery design in the U.S. as of January 13, 2016 wheren nurseries are panting walls with earthy colors instead of the traditional pink and blue, highlighting the views of home furnishing seller Serena Dugan on the issue.

The article discusses the interiors of the home of Maria Hatzistefanis who is founder of skincare brand Rodial and mentions that she tried to avoid typical British furnishing style and used gray and black color furnitures to make it feel like a cold room.

The article discusses a trend in which luxury hotels in the U.S. are providing bunk rooms to attract groups of travellers.

The article discusses the interior design of businessman Peter Buchanan-Smith's home in Andes, New York.

The article presents an interview with Lionel Ohayon, chief executive officer (CEO) of design firm ICRAVE, wherein he talks about his 20-acre property in Catskill, New York, complete with teepees, wherein he dreams about creating beautiful interiors, the joy of working in property with 2,800 feet of waterfront and a nearly 50-foot waterfall, and the design of the teepees.

The article describes the steel treehouse located in front of the Dogfish Head Craft Bewery headquarters in Milton, Delaware, which serves as a place for meetings of the company's leaders.

The article features pastry chef and bakery People's Cake owner Kaysie Lackey, who is scheduled to travel with bag of knives and powders in every continent except Antarctica in 2015 to teach cake decoration courses.

The article reviews the Down to Earth lower-alcohol India pale ale from 21st Amendment Brewery.

The article offers information on a small cube-shaped room at the roof of the house of Jim Thompson, former executive of advertising firm Leo Burnett USA, in Chicago, Illinois, where he does a lot of his writing and reading.

The article reports developments in the U.S. craft brewing industry as of late January 2015, particularly the practice by craft breweries like Red Brick Brewing Co. to hold events to present one-time-only types of beer as a way to increase sales.