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“A good upbringing means not that you won’t spill sauce on the tablecloth, but that you won’t notice it when someone else does.” Anton Chekhov I cook and entertain more in the summer than I do in any other season. …
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“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” Trash cans have changed. Now they have all kinds of bells and whistles to make life easier. Of course they are more expensive than the old plastic ones, but these are worth it….
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Updated February 2022 Lampshades are important in decorating rooms. They can be subtle or fun and fanciful. Sometimes it’s impossible to find the right shade and in those situations, a custom shade is the answer. At LampsPlus you can custom…
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We’re sneaking up on candlestick season, and a household can never have too many. Here are some favorites for this season. This 10-ring candleholder from CB2 is $4.95. There are three versions in this ‘ring’ collection and they look wonderful…
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We LOVE herb infused olive oils! They make interesting and delicious salad dressings, they are fantastic for dipping, brushing on homemade pizza crust and they are wonderful drizzled over pasta. Here are some popular brands. Lucini extra virgin olive oil…
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We all use ice buckets. We use them outside, inside, on picnics and at the beach. Ice buckets are useful, but they can also be fun. A great ice bucket makes a great hostess gift. I love this nautical blue anchor…
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I can never find a wall mirror I like when I need one. Mirrors are useful for brightening a room and making a room seem larger, as well as for the obvious – looking at ourselves. Here are some that…
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Each Achatz pie is handmade and baked fresh to order. It is quick frozen so that it stays fresh and delicious. There are fourteen flavors of dessert pies to choose from. Each is $39.95. Betty’s Pies offers eighteen varieties and they…
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*Updated in March, 2022 for accuracy I love heating up a delicious muffin or croissant and spreading soft butter on it. I hate discovering that there is no butter at room temperature available! When you apply pats of rock solid,…
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