alexandra mosca

Must-Try Winter Beauty Products for Glowing Skin

It’s already mid-January, the coldest and driest time of the year, and your skin likely shows…
Grieving at the Holidays: Through the Eyes of a Funeral Director

Some call it “the happiest time of the year,” but it can feel like jingle hell…
Whispers of Winter on Fire Island

Fire Island comes alive every summer. And it’s a fun and favorite destination of mine during…
Remembering Nelson DeMille: A Literary Legacy

On of the advantages of being a funeral director who writes about famous funerals is being…
8 Warm and Cozy Colognes for Winter

As the temperatures drop and the nights get longer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s not just…
The Spritz Cookie Recipe

Soft and buttery, Spritz cookies originated as a Scandinavian Christmas tradition involving a unique preparation process.…
A Winter Cologne Called Changing Constance

My most recent article for the popular website Sixty and Me was about winter scents. I…
Christmas at Westbury House

A visit to the Old Westbury Gardens was the perfect respite after a grueling work week.…
Shopping for Unique and Fun Gifts at the Mall

This week I enjoyed a relaxed afternoon browsing my favorite stores at my local mall in…
Black Friday Shopping Deals: A Guide to Scoring the Best Discounts

Black Friday has been going on all week at some of my favorite retailers. But the…
Reflecting on Gratitude: Thanksgiving Day Thoughts

It feels like it was only yesterday that we celebrated Halloween, and now here it is…
Cozy and Festive Winter Drinks

After a beautiful and temperate fall, a cold front has descended upon New York. After getting…