All posts by Hilary Rowland
A writer, artist, and designer since she was young enough to put pencil to paper, Hilary taught herself code and created Urbanette when she was a teenager. Currently, she lives in Monte Carlo, but spent the past decade living in NYC, still considers herself a New Yorker, and visits regularly. She's always traveling, looking for hot new topics, destinations, and life hacks to bring to Urbanette readers.
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Your Complete Guide to Saunas
The many health benefits, and a complete guide to what to look for when buying a sauna.
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12 Super-Secret Hotspots in NYC
Perfect for impressing a special date or wowing your out-of-town friends.
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Warning: I’m Photoshopped
The backlash and celebrities who’ve chimed in. What’s next?
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The Marriage Threat
Are you more offended by gay marriage, or Kim Kardashian?
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Hilary’s Tips: 10 Ways I Made My Wedding Easier
Unconventional things I did that made my wedding a lot less stressful, more fun, and way more memorable.
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Retouched Faces and Figures Have Become the Norm
When you look these images, can you see the ‘before’, or only the ‘after’?
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My 50’s Hollywood Glam Makeover
How to create that oh-so-glam 50’s movie star look.
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Brooklyn’s Hayden Harnett Handbags
We interviewed this successful designer duo about the business of handbag design, their inspiration, and more…
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Mother-Daughter Hotelier Powerhouses
How this women, at the top of her game, juggles her empire, working with her daughters, and her life passions.
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Six Years Old and …Sexy??
Why do six year-olds think of themselves as sex objects? Why do we?
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Is Organic Worth It?
What’s the real deal with organic food??
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50 Travel Safety Tips
Simple things that could save your life.
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8 Truths About NYC Real Estate Brokers: Beware!
Eight important facts and ways to protect yourself.
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Be Charmed by the Inn at Shelburne Farms
A charming long weekend destination that you can drive to from NYC.
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Beauty in Belize, at Turtle Inn
Escape to Francis Ford Coppola’s resort and discover pure bliss in Belize.
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10 Essential Apartment-Hunting Tips
Make the process ten times easier, and don’t get stuck in an apartment you didn’t expect.
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Tiffany & Co’s Lambertson & Truex
The famous design duo talk to us about how to tell if a bag is quality, how to care for it, and who their muse is.
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Migraines Really Suck. Here’s How to Deal.
After about 5000 migraines, I’ve got some tips to share.
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The Breakers is Perfection in Palm Beach
A luxurious American getaway.
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Mill Valley: A Charming Retreat
Undoubtedly one of the most charming towns in America, Mill Valley has something for everyone.