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  • not what I’d planned

    I had planned to have a fresh outfit post up today, but when I went to grab my camera equipment yesterday afternoon, I realized my…

  • the gift I’d give…

    The topic of this month’s By Invitation Only is “if money were no object, I’d give…” If money (and space, and time) were no object,…

  • Sunday at random

      Thanks to all of the commenters on yesterday’s post who shared such great tips and experience with home renovations. I’ve bookmarked those recommended websites…

  • gifts with a p.o.v.

      I’ve chosen to focus these last two gift guides toward rather specific demographic subsets, but as the old adage goes, “write what you know.”…

  • practical luxuries

      How do you define “luxuries”? Luxuries to me are those things that are above and beyond absolute needs, but that add pleasure and enjoyment…

  • hostess gifts: etiquette & ideas

    I’ll be honest, I’ve often been flummoxed by having to select a “hostess gift.”  Growing up, I don’t remember adults discussing, buying or bringing hostess…

  • dans le jardin

    The garden is definitely winding down for winter, such as it is here. The last remaining blooms look a bit bedraggled, and even the perennials…

  • order in the closet

    After traveling, it usually takes me a few days to get my equilibrium back. Because we arrived home on a Monday evening and were scheduled…