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The first thing I noticed at Domaine de Primard — a hotel in an 18th-century château an hour west of Paris — was that the gardener is treated with as much reverence as the celebrity chef. Gérard Germaine, the gardener in question, was originally hired by the estate’s former owner, the French actress Catherine Deneuve. More than a decade later, he still tends the 100 acres, which were designed by 20th-century Belgian landscape architect Jacques Wirtz — including a semi-wild rose garden with more than 250 varieties....

Amtrak is restoring routes that were canceled in anticipation of a strike that has been called off. “Amtrak is working to quickly restore canceled trains and reaching out to impacted customers to accommodate on first available departures,” a spokesperson confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Thursday morning. The potential strike, which was between union workers and rail carriers for freight trains, did not involve Amtrak or their workers, however it would’ve affected the company’s trains that travel on same rails as the freight trains....

In the words of Chrissy Teigen, “What’s better than a meringue? A giant meringue, duh!” And there’s no better time to whip up this light and airy dessert — more specifically Teigen’s Berry Pavlova — than Easter weekend. A post shared by Cravings (@cravingsbychrissyteigen) Our mission at SheKnows is to empower and inspire women, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Sick of the 5-minute battle with the can opener and lid of the can? Me too, honestly. Opening a can is always a little unnecessarily stressful and takes a little more elbow grease than it should. But you aren’t beholden to the can openers that your mother and grandmother used — luckily, we’re in the 21st century, and there’s a top-rated electric can opener out there that’ll make your life so much easier....

When you travel for a living, you’re bound to pick up some pretty brilliant hacks along the way. Such is the case with flight attendants, who have to be very resourceful about what they pack for life on the road — or in the sky, rather. They find themselves hopping from planes to hotel rooms constantly, so they know what to pack to make traveling a whole lot easier. To buy: amazon....

More than 100,000 flights have been canceled in the United States so far this year, a significant increase compared to pre-pandemic, as airlines across the world deal with widespread issues. In total, 128,934 flights were canceled in the U.S. from January to July, according to Reuters, citing data from flight tracker FlightAware. That’s an 11% increase compared to the same time period in 2019. In addition to cancellations, nearly a million flights have been delayed so far this year....

Gabrielle Union once again proved her cool mom status in the most socially-responsible way possible. The actress shared another photoshoot with her adorable toddler daughter, Kaavia, wearing a coordinating floral-printed crown and face mask as her socially distant summer outfit of the day. Even better: She tagged the company that makes these two accessories, Royal Jelly Harlem, to show support and introduce her followers to this black-owned business. Real queens wear masks....

Heidi Klum has had an extraordinary modeling career, but her 17-year-old daughter Leni is telling mom to step aside — she’s ready to wear the crown now. She knew at age 12 that she was ready to hit the runway, but her supermodel mom wisely told her she had to wait until she was 16. In ELLE’s December/January issue, Leni reveals how she proved to Heidi that she has the guts to take on a career that really isn’t for the faint of heart....

When I’m on a cruise, I spend every evening writing out my schedule for the next day. I include everything: which presentations I want to attend, when I’ll eat lunch, which excursions I’m going on, and when I should be in the pool. My Viking Expeditions cruise on the new Polaris ship in late October to Antarctica was no different — every day was meticulously planned. Oct. 30 was a standout among my daily schedules, though....

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. There are plenty of gifts to shower your mom with on her honorary day, but honestly — there’s really no better way to say “I love you, mom” than baking her Ina Garten’s favorite Beatty’s chocolate cake recipe. Because if the famous, rich, chocolatey cake recipe is good enough for Ina, we know it’ll live up to standard for the amazing moms in our lives....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Although former first lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis passed away 27 years ago, her taste in fashion and beauty products has kept people returning to this icon for tips and tricks. Like her and Princess Diana, we love to find out more about their glowing skincare and makeup regimens. While they have passed on, their fashion never did....

Navigating the holiday season is one of the most difficult parts of co-parenting, and actress Jana Kramer recently shared how “tough” this first Christmas will be sharing her kids with her ex-husband Mike Caussin. In a December 8 interview with Extra the singer and actress explained, “The kids will be with me till noon… which will be tough…To be able to have them this year on Christmas morning, I’m so grateful for that....

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their annual family Christmas card, and well, there’s a lot to love in this family photo. Seated on a few bales of hay, it’s a casual look with jeans, sweaters, and collared shirts for the whole family, with young Princess Charlotte showing off some excellent fur-lined boots as well. This could be any other family that stopped to take a seat in front of some fireplace wood....

Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s daughter Penelope and her cousin, Kim Kardashian’s daughter North, are pretty tight. Not only do they live close by — but they’re close in age, too, with North turning 9 like Penelope last week. To celebrate, Kim threw North an amazing, spooky-themed birthday party in the wilderness — at a woodsy retreat dubbed “Camp North.” And according to Kourtney’s latest Instagram pics, it looks like Penelope had an absolute blast at the birthday celebration....

Kris Jenner knows how to party when it comes to her grandkids’ birthdays! The grandmother of 12 helped Dream Kardashian celebrate her sixth birthday this past weekend during the little girl’s butterfly-themed party. Aunt Khloé Kardashian recorded the festivities on her Instagram Story, sharing glimpses of the decor, Dream’s cake, and an adorable family dance party. Kris, Dream, and Khloé’s 4-year-old daughter, True, got their groove on to “Dance Party” by Tones and I, with the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan seeming to have a ball while celebrating Rob Kardashian‘s daughter....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Instead of spending thousands of dollars to take your children to LEGOLAND, why not buy something that can bring LEGOLAND to your kids? This LEGO book can bring your kids the much-needed creative activity they’ve been wanting, and for nearly 30 percent off the retail price. If your kid loves a LEGO activity, then you can’t go wrong with this as a holiday gift to snag early....

Leonardo DiCaprio had a big blowout for his 48th birthday on Friday night with a guest list that might rival some award-show night parties. From Bradley Cooper to Kate Hudson, they were all there to honor the Oscar winner in Beverly Hills. However, one notable name was missing: Gigi Hadid. The couple has reportedly been an item after his split from girlfriend of four years, Camila Morrone, 25. DiCaprio and Hadid have been seen together in New York City all fall, including Halloween weekend on a party bus with Irina Shayk and Hadid’s younger sister, Bella....

Nikki Bella and fiancé Artem Chigvintsev have postponed their 2020 wedding due to COVID-19 safety rules and are now in the thick of2021 planning — and just like everyone else, have had to adjust due to the pandemic. The former WWE star and her Dancing with the Stars hubby-to-be wanted a wedding in Los Angeles, but they’ve put the brakes on that location for one very simple reason — they want a mask-free day....

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The official synopsis reads, “Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival.” Sharing the news on Instagram, Oprah said, “I so admire the way Barbara has taken the plight of a young boy and invited us on his journey through loss, the foster system, addiction, and so much more....

A lot happened at the Oscars last night. The 94th Academy Awards featured touching acceptance speeches, exciting wins for nominees, and some shocking moments that no one could have predicted prior to the evening’s festivities. But before the official telecast of the Oscars got underway, we saw some of the biggest stars in Hollywood hit the red carpet and pose for a number of photos, including Sean Combs and his 16-year-old daughter Chance Combs....