Copenhagen Inspired Dinner Party Accents
The Danish do “artfully cozy” like no other nation. They even have a special term for it, they call it hygge. Pronounced gutturally heurgha, hygge is a lifestyle ideology developed…
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Thank You Notes: A Few Simple Words with Profound Meaning
Over the past several years, the handwritten thank you note has faded into a distant memory. The words of my grandmother still ring in my ear – a present, a…
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Batik, Explained
Batik is one of the oldest and most internationally practiced textile arts, an ancient tradition throughout the Far East and Africa. Many of the batik projects sponsored by UNICEF Market…
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Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary? Ideas for Finding Sentimental Gifts.
Celebrating a milestone anniversary means finding a special gift. According to tradition, when celebrating a first year anniversary the gift is something made of paper. With that in mind, I…
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Gifts for a New Mother.
When considering gifts for a new mother, think, what is it they will need for indulgence and comfort once the baby has arrived? Sleepless nights and physical transformations can make…
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Statement Gemstone Earrings – an Eloquent Earful.
For Spring 2017 the fashion forecast is a mix of statement sleeves, graphic stripes, and everything from big ruffle maximalist to sleek beachwear minimalism pervades. There are 80’s silhouettes, fuchsia…
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Glam Rocks – add a Touch of Glamor to Jewelry Gifts.
Moonstone Moonstone is a variety of feldspar and comes in many incarnations; there are blue moonstones, rainbow moonstones and white moonstones, just to name a few. The way they refract…
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How I Pick a Great Holiday Gift for Mom.
When contemplating a holiday gift for my mother this year, I wanted to satisfy her wanderlust, and also spoil her with something exquisite. Mother is an intrepid traveler, and every…
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Finding a Special Gift for Dad for the Holidays.
Storied Presents The truth is, it is impossible to shop for my writer father. His idea of celebrating the holidays? A worthy cause or thoughtful anecdote. This year, the story…
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5 Living Room Décor Must-Haves
Everyday Essentials for Epicureans I am in wholehearted agreement with minimalist Graham Hill of LifeEdited.com that having less stuff equals greater happiness. Hill’s criteria for home décor is that it…
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