I saw this room scene in the Wisteria catalog recently and thought it was one of those rooms that has a timeless element to it. Cozy, worn-in furniture (has the look of hand-me-downs) and graphic accessories are set against a neutral backdrop. The oversized America flag becomes a bold focal point behind the sofa. Although [...]

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I’ve been a Dyson fan ever since I’ve had my dog, which has been for quite some time now. I’m especially thankful in the summer, when my dog decides to leave little dogs in every corner of every room; my Dyson sucks up that fur like I suck down Freeze-Pops. So, of course, I was [...]

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Back in February, we turned you onto Slimware, the melamine plates that help you control portion sizes (Summer Tip: these shatter-proof plates are perfect for your work or church picnic, where piling on hefty portions of chips and potato salad is all too easy). The same company recently launched another product and, to be honest, [...]

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I love a good bronzer. It’s the perfect summer makeup because it gives you a healthy glow, and can really just be your only makeup all season long. What better look, then coming off the beach with a freshly, tinted (read:fake) face and a smattering of gloss–you can even use Vaseline–on your lips and over your eyelids? [...]

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Summer calls for cool hues and a bit of splash. I’ve fallen in love with this collection of summery turquoise pottery by Le Souk Ceramics. The Sabrine series incorporates playful designs that are a blend of Spanish and Moorish art. The hue is as comfortable against a crisp white tablecloth as it is on a [...]

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I love the go-with-everything-ness of jeans, but I’m always reluctant to put them on in the summer. Sometimes it’s just too hot, but other times, it’s just because jeans feel… so… un-summer-like. This season, I’ve found a perfect substitute: Sailor pants. Wide-leg styling feels much breezier, and somehow, the looks is much more festive. Plus, [...]

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July 4th is just a week away. What better way to celebrate than to sport a few patriotic colors? Urbanears Plattan headphones come in red, white and blue — as well as a few other colors (including Salad!), for just about every other time of the year. Aside from looking the patriotic part, Plattan headphones [...]

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Who else remembers making popsicles the old-fashioned way? Pouring Kool-Aid into ice cube trays, covering with Saran Wrap and sticking toothpicks (or recycled popsicle sticks) through the plastic and into each slot. They turned out to be a big, drippy mess, but they were still fun. Now, there are easier ways to make all kinds [...]

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It’s rare when you suddenly find that a great brand has slashed his prices, but that’s exactly what happened with Hard Company. Years ago, the make-up brand was sold in Sephora and specialty stores, but last year, it brokered an exclusive deal with Walmart, the ultimate budget retailer, and… well… they rolled back prices. Now, [...]

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Thin has always been in, at least as far as consumer electronics is concerned. So it only makes sense that the new Mac Mini is — well, even more mini. Despite its super-slim (1.4 inches) looks, however, it’s what’s inside this desktop computer that looks very nice. New features include twice the graphics performance at [...]

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