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Unable to get a full night's sleep because of a restless or snoring partner? Expert advice on how to manage when sharing a bed, and tips on maintaining intimacy when sleeping in separate bedrooms

In today’s news: Kate and William get fruity; the things we regret; tensions in New Dehli; womb transplants; and the camel toe – solved.

I’ve written in this space about the “Throne Up” royal wedding barf bags and the commemorative royal mug with the picture of Kate and her betrothed – errrr – Prince Harry on the side. In a desperate attempt to cash in on the wedding of this century, royal opportunists from London to Hong Kong are flogging fine collectibles. It seems, however, these trinkets are being hustled from within the proverbial palace walls as well.

After my success with the Sharp cheddar zucchini loaf a few weeks back I thought I’d try my luck at the Classic lemon loaf recipe. I read the list of ingredients and almost gasped—I had every item on hand. Wow, just like a real person who bakes regularly! You know the type, they have a spare hour or two (!) so they decide to whip up a banana loaf, a tray of muffins and some cookies.

The beautifully whimsical costume design by the Rodarte sisters for Black Swan has made us ballet obsessed for months now. But alas, elaborate Black Swan make-up and feather trimmed tutus are definitely not everyday wear. So, we here at the Style Desk have conjured an everyday take on ballet attire to help you channel your inner pretty dancer.

When I was a kid, my grandfather gave me a Canada Savings Bond every Christmas. I thought this was a pretty boring gift — until I turned 17 and cashed in some of the bonds to help pay for a summer abroad in France.

Maybe there’s been some belt-tightening in your workplace. Or you’re surrounded by empty desks, the ghosts of former colleagues. Or perhaps you’ve got so much work to tackle that you feel like your to-do list is going in the wrong direction — growing with additional items, instead of shrinking because tasks are being ticked off.

I’ve always been anti-buffet — that is, until recently, when I stayed at an all-inclusive hotel for March Break. It was buffet morning, noon and night.

Canadian's top celebrities and fashion designers join together to raise awareness about heart disease and how it is affecting more and more women.

Elizabeth Taylor died on Wednesday, was buried Thursday, and this morning she’s already speaking from the grave, sharing details about the private life of her friend and former co-star James Dean with the world.

Want products that do it all? We save you time, money (and space in your new spring handbag) with the latest double-duty picks.

Charles Pachter is a painter, designer, sculptor and historian, whose work has been shown in the AGO and McMichael gallery, among others. His iconic image of the Queen riding the moose earned him the status of Canada's Andy Warhol — a pop artist for the North