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I’m a Bit Obsessed with Calendars Lately

January 4, 2011 | By | Comments (0)

Maybe it’s just a symptom of it being January, but I’ve been shopping for calendars in the past few days. And I’ve already collected quite a few, in as I’m sitting at my desk I can count three 2011 calendars, and one from 2010 that I can’t give up until I replace it.

So, I thought I’d do a quick round up of some of my favorite finds for 2011. Starting with the one hanging in my kitchen, which I’ve ordered the refill for.

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Happy Days Wooden Calendar by Pikku Wares, $48

Click through to see the rest of my picks, plus a free download from Red Stamp!

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Take Advantage of Free Shipping Day on Etsy Today

December 17, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Now in it’s third year, Free Shipping Day just continues to grow. This year more than 1,500 stores are participating. You can find all the details on the Free Shipping Day website. But what I’m especially excited about this year is the fact that a slew of sellers on Etsy (71 as of when this post was written) are joining […]

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Where Are You Shopping?

December 15, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I always like to know where people shop online for great gifts. Please reveal, I would love to know where you are shopping currently to make this season merry & bright for you and your dear family and friends. A personal favorite of mine, valued for their unique products, is the…

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Beware Bait-and-Switch Pricing in Holiday Shopping

November 20, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I started my holiday shopping today because a lot of stores were advertising “pre-Black Friday sales” and because I hate crowds. (I lived in Manhattan for 15 years and never once went to Times Square on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop. But then I hate freezing cold almost as much as crowds.) In any case, I caught a retailer in a pricing bait-and-switch that I thought I would pass on to you.

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Before You Lease a Car, Do This

November 9, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

For the first time in more than a decade, leases makes up more than 20 percent of all new car purchases, according to the automotive Web site Edmunds.com. Unfortunately, many first-time leasers aren’t thinking through the details.

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CB2 – 14 Favorites For Fall

October 25, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

CB2 is really blowing my mind lately! They have so many fresh finds that it’s hard to not empty your wallet — and not just on furniture, but on soft furnishings and accessories too. I’ve always liked their energetic color palette combined with a mostly neutral base, but their aesthetic just feels fresher and even a bit more edgy this season – what do you think?

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7 Fabulous Fall Wrap Dresses For Under $100

September 27, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Not only is the wrap dress a universally flattering silhouette, but it’s also the perfect year-round ensemble! By simply adding or subtracting a cardigan, a pair of tights, sandals or a knee-high boot…you always look pulled together and chic in a wrap dress.

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Why It’s Time to Think About the Holidays

September 4, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I’m one of those people who hates to walk into a store in September and see holiday decorations and wrapping paper. So why would I suggest someone think about holiday planning now, when many of us have just finished shopping for school supplies? It’s a simple matter of the early bird saving a whole lot of money…and avoiding a credit card hangover in the New Year.

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Throw Pillow Round Up

August 17, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

I’ve been on the hunt for throw pillow inspiration lately. I’m planning on sewing my own for my sofa, but I wanted to do something a little bit more exciting than just a plain pillow cover.

Here are some of the pillows I’ve found so far that I like. Next step, off to the fabric stores.

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Monogrammed Recycled Felt Applique Pillow, $65 Alexandra Ferguson on Etsy

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Seven Ways to Save on Back-to-School Clothes

August 10, 2010 | By | Comments (0)

Parents are cutting back on back-to-school clothing – recycling last year’s duds and wresting back control of spending decisions from their kids.

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