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Hostess gifts are often an afterthought when preparing for a stay away from home, so why not do things differently this holiday season? Give a thank-you gift that will be appreciated and remembered by creating a healthy gift basket for your host. The fact that you did it yourself, rather than purchasing a prepared fruit basket, will stand out as an extra-thoughtful gesture. Consideration toward Read more
Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more
Kate Middleton looked ready for Spring in gorgeous bright blue as she stepped out alongside the Queen and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, for tea at Fortnum & Mason food store in London today. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wore a jacket by Missoni, pumps by Rupert Sanderson, and accessorized with two yellow daffodils on her lapel in honor of St David's Day. The trio of royal women were Read more
From San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Deep South, and the Midwest, our team wishes you a merry Christmas! Here's hoping you enjoy laughter, connection, and maybe — no, definitely — some gingerbread men. If you find yourself scrambling to pull together a few more gifts, consider going for a drugstore goodie basket, an electronic gift card, or another idea from our last-minute gift guide. And Read more
The holidays have a funny way of sneaking up, but just because it's the 11th hour, doesn't mean you can't still find amazing gifts. So if you're a bit behind on your shopping list, no fret. See six quick and easy ways you can make it all come together now. Read more
New homeowners often have a long list of must-add items to their happy new home. For the holidays, think about gifting your friends or family members with a gift they can really use. Whether that's a totally charming new art piece or a basket of boutique cleaning supplies, I've rounded up some great choices for the happy new homeowners. See my picks when you click through! Read more
Stressing over Christmas shopping? OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget gives us some great tips to saving on gifts. Although Christmas is almost everyone's favorite holiday, with the increasing financial difficulties we face in this economy, it's getting harder and harder not to turn into a total Scrooge. I love buying gifts, but honestly, I don't have the money. And without being too much of a Read more
Whether we get ready for nights on the town in front of the bathroom mirror or at a vanity table in the bedroom, we all want these private spaces to be as chic, useful, and pretty as possible. And for those of us whose best gal pals are major fans of spa-like atmospheres, these gifts are sure to be welcome when they're putting on their finishing touch of lipstick, or relaxing after a big date in Read more
Add party planner to the list of mom's responsibilities! Seefree shared her lil one's fifth birthday celebration with us in The Mommy Club group. I recently threw my 5-year old daughter a Pancakes & Pajamas party, and it was so much fun! (And so easy to do at home and with a budget!) Using scrapbook paper, I created banners, cupcake toppers, water bottle wrappers and food signs. I made a big Read more
It's almost Easter weekend, and that may mean baskets of goodies around the house. But beyond the risks of sweeteners and chocolates, there are plenty of threats looming in any sweet-looking Easter basket. Even though paper "grass" is not as dangerous, the shiny, pastel bits seen here can lure in a curious cat (or pup), but pose the same problem as tinsel — strands can't be digested, get stuck Read more
