Happy Fourth of July! For those of you celebrating the holiday, we hope it’s filled with cookouts, libations, and lots of fireworks! Speaking of fireworks, we found some AMAZING vintage fireworks labels that we thought would be perfect to highlight for the Fourth. Have a good one!   All labels found at Firework Heritage Museum.

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Dollar turned one today, and we decided to celebrate. So we served him a Pupcake (doggy cupcake) from Polka Dog bakery on our finest Alessi porcelain . . .  and made him a paper crown . . .        He feasted like a tiny king!

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Easter is upon us, and this year you’re ahead of the game. The Sunday dress is pressed and hanging neatly in the closet. The chocolates are nestled perfectly in their basket waiting for their imminent demise. Unfortunately, you’ve just realized you’ve forgotten THE Easter Sunday essential — the bonnet! But don’t panic! We’ve found the perfect solution, it’s [...]

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We hope you get everything on your list . . .

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I was just sending along some links to a few friends when I came across an entire post devoted to our wedding from our wonderful photographers’ — Sweet Pea Photography — blog. We try to keep our personal details to a minimum on the function key, so in celebration of love and as an early [...]

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Wired‘s December issue includes a handy gift list highlighting 100 choice selections for the gadget-obsessed person in your life. I love gift giving and always wholeheartedly chose something special for everyone on my list. Here are a few nifty neato things that caught my eye: No. 1: Dyson’s Air Multiplier Fan Using Dyson’s Air Mulitplier [...]

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The December issue of Martha Stewart Living features a great photo spread of antique, collectible Santa figurines, and I highly suggest picking up a copy (or at least stopping by Martha’s Web site to check out the selection). When my eyes fell upon the collectible Santa feature, a smile spread across my face — there’s [...]

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A few days ago we posted our fabulous gift suggestions for ladies, and in keeping with our holiday theme (notice the falling snow on our background?), we’re following up with our fabulous gift guide for that genteel man in your life. We tried to keep it fanciful and creative, so you won’t find ties, cologne, [...]

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In need of something special for your lovely lady or lady friend(s)? Look no further. Herewith our favorite gift ideas for les femmes: 1 ) Sweater Pom Candle in Sage & Sandlewood, $32, Anthropologie. 2 ) The Lake and Stars Waterloo Bralette and Bikini, $130 and $38 respectively, Journelle. 3 ) Spratters & Jayne Tube [...]

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