Some people have a pair of shoes that they've always dreamed of owning, or perhaps a handbag that's long-lived at the top of their wishlist. I, however, have been coveting a slightly larger-ticket ...

When I was young, I'd dream about becoming an adult. The unfettered freedom of living out of home, choosing my own bedtimes — it all felt exhilarating. Adulthood arrived all too soon (the knees going ...