From the elite sanctuaries of the 19th century to the modern exclusivity of Soho House, New York City’s social clubs have mirrored the city’s shifting power dynamics and cultural movements. While the traditional clubs endure, the city’s newer social spaces reflect a redefinition of what it means to “belong” in New York: values such as creativity, connectivity, and diversity. New York City Redefines Elite Social Networking Maybe New Yorkers are simply getting more creative, but the definition of what constitutes an elite social club is also branching out farther than ever from its aristocratic roots. Clubs synonymous with the spaces…

When selling your home, appearance is everything. Recent research by Zillow reveals the best paint colors to increase buyer interest and garner a higher selling price. However, Zillow also warns of certain colors to avoid. Amanda Pendleton, Zillow home trends expert, tells me that a bright yellow kitchen or a bright red bedroom may do more harm than good. “We found that these two choices can decrease a home’s selling price by $3,915 and $1,987 respectively,” she says. Neutral Wins The Day When I was a child, by bedroom was red, but when we sold my childhood home, the realtor…