ALICIA YOON, 41
"I'm loving my life, I feel so young, so vibrant, and I just feel like it's my best decade yet," says beauty entrepreneur and CEO of Peach & Lily Alicia Yoon. But for her, this decade isn't the pinnacle it's one stop on an upward trajectory: "It's an awesome thing to be able to get older."
And that means focusing on health. "At every phase of our life," Alicia says, "we have to think, What are we doing to preserve our health-mental, physical, spiritual? It comes down to little daily choices to take care of ourselves. It's like clothing; if you f them, a good pair really take care of them, a good pair of jeans can hold up for decades." Alicia cites her mother and mother-in-law as role models in aging well. She says: "My 70-year-old mother-in-law is an inspiration to me. She doesn't do anything drastic no crash diets or boot camps. She's consistent-she leans into her fitness with swimming and running and is strong, flexible, and fit. She brings such physical energy to each day, and the quality of her life is really high.
"My own mom is in her 70s and hasn't felt the need to do Botox or fillers. Her goal is to preserve her natural skin health. She embraces the fact that her skin at its healthiest at 70 will look different from her skin at its healthiest when she was 20.
"I feel empowered when I make choices to preserve my own health. Youth is a mindset not a number. What's so great about my 40s is that I can still keep that mindset by being curious about the world and bringing a vitality to my everyday life."
MALLY RONCAL, 51
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TIMELESS CHARACTER
Well-worn finishes and upcycled materials mix with muted colors and rich textures to elevate wintry icons into instant heirlooms.
Natural DELIGHTS
Modern interpretations of evergreens and mistletoe imbue spaces with cozy warmth and textural impact. Use fabric, wood, yarn, and wool felt to assemble holiday decor with farmhouse-friendly appeal.
THE bright side OF THE season
Let your decor shout with joy. Vivid colors highlight seasonal favorites, bringing lively energy and unexpected excitement to Christmas trees, tabletops, and packages.
WARM WISHES
It's the most wonderful time of year to hunker down and experiment with cozy fabric, felt, trim, yarn, and more. No sewing required!
ARCTIC playmates
A pink-cheeked snowman scouts the landscape with furry friends to explore cold-weather joys. Paint, glitter, and greenery customize the clay crew.
Peppermint WITH A Twist
Sweet as candy, these decorative dynamos inject texture and whimsy using red-and-white stripes and swirls. Complete each eye-catcher using simple techniques and a few standard materials.
Winter IN THE Forest
Burnished gold, mossy green, fiery red, and burnt orange celebrate the season's glories. Create a woodland utopia filled with cheeky mushrooms, tiny birds, and chic trees.
Make it THE MOST magical time OF THE Year
Fairies cavort. Snowmen sled. Wreaths welcome. Holly dresses place settings. Clues to the season scatter mesmerizing intrigue on doors, trees, tables, and walls.
Enthralled WITH FALL
When crisp coolness fills the air, warm colors and haunting characters cast an enchanting spell. Use felt, faux suede, burlap, and other comforting textural materials to whip up a cozy collection of delights.
READY, SET, FUN!
Skip the hassle of gathering supplies. These DIY kits put everything you need into one convenient package.
