WSJ Life & Arts

Looking to book a European vacation but tired of the same old destinations? Adjara, a region in western Georgia, offers adventure, cultural immersion and great food—all without giving up cushy accommodation. on.wsj.com/47yAPfI

Interior designer Juan Montoya says that auctioning off about 80% of his possessions—art, furnishings, cars—made him feel regenerated and younger. He shares his other downsizing lessons, and regrets. on.wsj.com/4pNGI12

A decidedly un-macho writer sampled the most 'manly' fragrances on the market: "I started with ‘big smelly animal’ scents. I attended a fashion show reeking of a horse." on.wsj.com/4pzaSF0

Something special is happening in the field of car audio, as Dan Neil discovered when he test drove the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring. on.wsj.com/45HnWPC

Love your Nantucket Reds? Here, two cool ways to wear them in 2025—taking inspiration from the buzziest Paris men's runway show. on.wsj.com/4lEUhfG

Learn from the house-paint blunders of design pros and homeowners, from exterior paint colors that turned Smurf blue to homes that require dusting—on the outside. on.wsj.com/4lK4wj7

While the market for EVs becomes a Filene’s Basement of cut-rate mobility, the all-electric Volvo EX30 Ultra arrives as a spirited contender in the compact SUV segment. on.wsj.com/465Ua8Z

Are you a Boomer seeking pants that make you look your best? A millennial who wants to look 'successful' without spending much money? We offer style advice for men of every generation. on.wsj.com/3ImwhQM

"This is the brownie that doesn’t make you choose between cakey and fudgy." Meet your new go-to recipe. on.wsj.com/4lJSLcF

‘Blending was difficult and the application was uneven. I had to use the ancient hack of warming the pencil with a lighter.” Four WSJ staffers tested ‘all-day’ eyeliners. on.wsj.com/4479Qq2

You’ve probably read a lot about seed oils lately. Not everyone agrees on the potential health risks. But we took the various oil alternatives into the kitchen to get firm answers on how they perform. on.wsj.com/4n9tZo2

You’ve probably read a lot about seed oils lately. Not everyone agrees on the potential health risks. But we took the various oil alternatives into the kitchen to get firm answers on how they perform. on.wsj.com/3ZF851T

“Sure, they can be enjoyed poolside, but these high-quality rosés deserve a place at the table, too.” Why the most interesting rosés today are made in the USA. on.wsj.com/3HdbLBF

This summer, skip the crowds in Florence and Rome and discover Italy’s other great art city: Naples. on.wsj.com/43D5fLX

Whether they're bookcases constructed to tidily flank a fireplace or custom fitted breakfronts, built-in cabinets evoke a sigh of envy. But cost the moon. Here's how to fake the look. on.wsj.com/4joznAn

A guide to truly innovative summer beauty options—and those not worth the spend. on.wsj.com/3ZFB8SI

Snug, single hotel rooms represent a growing category in the hospitality industry, serving everyone from the odd-man-out on group trips to solo jet-setters looking to save. on.wsj.com/43RctNz

Snug, single hotel rooms represent a growing category in the hospitality industry, serving everyone from the odd-man-out on group trips to solo jet-setters looking to save. on.wsj.com/4mzUZwJ

From conscripting a vintage mirror for outdoors to raiding her own garden for planters, five uplifting ways our interior design columnist found to usher in summer without spending a cent. on.wsj.com/3HckFzl

A car once known for signaling virtue now suggests sympathy for the devil. Dan Neil explains why, despite the Elon backlash, he decided to buy a Tesla. on.wsj.com/4isFvrT