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West Nile Style

West Nile Style

What are the odds that the next hot bedroom buzz comes ‘Out of Africa’? Not the classic Isak Dinesen memoir, Out of Africa, nor the steamy 1985 film with prime Redford and wanna-be-her Meryl Streep — we’re talking West Nile virus, here. And just as every other major world event affects the fashion world, it’s [...]

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Gift Wrap People

Gift Wrap People

Small gifts can be hard to wrap up in an attractive way, especially when they have odd shapes. Sure, you could get a little cardboard box to put them in, and then wrap that up — but where’s the fun in that? Here’s what we’ve started doing in my family — wrapping up those awkward [...]

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Green Garden Art

Green Garden Art

Yes, you guessed it — there’s a new shop on the block, garden fans! Goods for the Garden hits my list of sources for garden art and accessories, partly for its earth-friendly attitude… but mostly, I have to confess, for the sheer luscious beauty of the products. The Campo De’ Fiori line of terra cotta [...]

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Hearts in the Kitchen

Hearts in the Kitchen

I was thinking Gifts for Newlyweds here, but can’t we all use a little love in the morning? The pink heart-shaped frying pan — non-stick, thank heavens! — is from DotComGiftShop. How cute is that? But no eggs for me, thanks. Who can look at a yolk in the morning? I’ll go for tiny little [...]

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A Fire Fighter's Bedroom

A Fire Fighter's Bedroom

You know how a successful room decor can be based around one perfect object or piece of furniture? When I saw this little fire truck desk, it struck me as the only significant investment you’d need to make to create the popular firefighter theme for a little boy’s bedroom. The fire truck activity desk is [...]

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