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Pantry staple and gourmet food. Since I wrote our original article in 2016, canned seafood has continued to surge in popularity. U.S sales of canned seafood rose 9.7% to $2.7 billion in 2022. Industry executives credit the rise in demand…
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Artisanal, small shop, British and other unexpected treats. There is no denying that chocolates and other candies are crowd-pleasers. I think flowers are a close second for a great Valentine’s Day present, but this article is about excellent sources for…
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Give presents that bring smiles. It is that time of year again, and A Sharp Eye hopes to be helpful. Here are our 2022 gift suggestions. Happy Holidays! Give your favorite Pickleball addict a new set of 4 paddles,…
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Wait! It’s holiday season AGAIN??! I find stocking stuffers to be the most creative and delightful aspect of present giving at the holidays. My children do not restrict me by making requests and stocking stuffers can run the gamut from…
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Homemade just feels sweeter. I think everyone enjoys edible gifts during the holidays. Not only do they help with the increased amount of entertaining, but they are usually something special and delicious. I’ve tried to include only recipes that do…
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Not hot, hot, hot on your countertop I love trivets, not only because they are necessary to protect tables from the heat of cooked dishes, but because they now come in creative and fun shapes and sizes. They make a…
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Who influences annual color forecasts? If you love the color green, you’ll be awash in it in Paris. I was there last week, and after I’d done the requisite number of museums (and there are some fabulous exhibits on currently)…
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Fishing for compliments…. Most people have certain motifs they love, collect, and use in decorating their homes. I love shells, stars and fish among many others. I seem to have collected a great deal of fish-themed tableware and I’m fond…
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Versatile workhorses for seating, suitcases and adding style to any space. I discovered the usefulness of benches when I decorated the house before the one we live in now. The house was old, built in 1779, but the rooms were…
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