Give your Farmhouse Table Some Finesse.
“Family style” dining is not just for families any more. Restaurants that pride themselves on local ingredients and unpretentious fare have embraced the farmhouse table. If you are lucky enough…
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Let the Games Begin.
If your family’s Thanksgiving weekend revolves around board games you’re in good company. Games of skill have been popular pastimes for centuries. One of the oldest board games known is…
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Handbags Large and Small
I recently found my perfect handbag. It is has a sturdy zip and a classy pattern. It snugly holds: phone, pen, palm-size notebook, wallet and a lipstick. On days when…
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Stylish Robes for the Finest Toes.
I’m getting a pedicure today. I haven’t done that in years. Neither the open toe shoes I wore to a posh spring wedding nor the beach holiday over the summer…
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Mindcrafting for Beginners
Establishing a meditation practice can take a lifetime, but creating a meditation space in your home is fairly easy. To start, find a clean corner of a room, and then you will need…
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Choosing a Statement Mirror.
The Looking Glass, reimagined. If eyes are the mirrors of the soul, then mirrors might just be the soul of a space. Mirrors create the illusion of expansiveness and reflect light,…
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Essential Glassware for your Kitchen
Whether you are working on furnishing the kitchen in your first apartment or looking to upgrade what you already have, the UNICEF Market has a wide range of glassware to fit…
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Cold Weather Accessories Sure to Keep You Warm
Though I’m not sure when it happened, I have become a person who is frequently cold. I’ve learned never to go to a restaurant, movie theater, or almost any public place…
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How do I Love Thee Alpaca? Let me Count the Ways…
When I was growing up in the 70’s my mother wore an alpaca poncho, high-waisted flared jeans and clogs. In keeping with family tradition, a gorgeous Peruvian alpaca poncho is on my…
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Beautiful holiday ornaments: the next best thing to peace on earth!
The magic of the holiday season is hard to capture. But sometimes you almost can –in a hand-painted ball or a sculpted angel. Look at these intricate lovelies, for example. Though…
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