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concealed weapon

My husband and I have an expression called, Ice in the Door. It refers to the concept of spending more on something truly useful, rather than penny pinching and regretting a cheap purchase that doesn’t live up to your expectations. Here's the genesis: Our first house...

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all set

I love setting the table. (For company.) Here's one I put together recently--a casual dinner with friends...

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i wonder

The Tory Burch vs. Chris Burch battle has all the makings of a really good Lifetime movie--minus a murder and/or abduction. For those folks who have no idea what I'm talking about, a brief Cliff Notes rundown...

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the real deal

Despite my antenna for bargains, there are a few items that routinely cause me to throw caution (and sanity) to the wind. I am not the least bit apologetic when I put these babies in my shopping bag...

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wrist watch

I’m a bit focused on bracelets these days. (Actually, I’m a LOT focused on bracelets these days.) And it all started when I saw a photo on a fashion blog showing a gal wearing an entire stack of jewelry on her wrist…a chunky watch, a...

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right on target

Have you noticed lately that whenever a new shopping center goes up, its name always begins with the words The Shops At…? (Go ahead: Google the phrase and you’ll see what I mean.) I think the marketing strategy has something to do with the fact that...

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working on my craft

I’ve never been one of those people who use the word “craft” as a verb. As in: “We’re doing some crafting this afternoon.” Or as a noun to describe a person. As in: “I am a crafter.” To me, the word craft always conjures up those...

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here’s the skinny

I think Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point, would have a field day examining the force with which Kate Middleton’s fashion habits have been shaping the world since November 16, 2010, the day the Palace formally announced the royal engagement. It’s become a forgone...

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i will never drop anchor

When I went through sorority rush (“You mean,” as my daughter would say, “When the dinosaurs roamed the earth?”), I ended up pledging Delta Gama. There were several reasons for this choice: 1) I liked the girls. 2) I wanted to live in their big, white, Colonial mansion. 3) ...

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i’m a basket case

Ever since I wrote the pantry post last week, friends and readers have been sending me requests for help with their out-of-control kitchen stockpiles. (Seriously, I was offered a plane ticket by one, a cup of coffee by another.) Please note: It will take more than...

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