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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 20, 2009

Decking Your Guest Room

Country Living shared easy holiday snowflake craft projects that triggered the idea to deck your guest room. I never deck a bedroom but since your guest room is the private living quarter of your guests during their stay, why not add a winter touch to their decor? The snowflake pillows are cute. Do not forget [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 20, 2009

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The Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe

I love scrambled eggs. It is simple and fast to make but strangely most people did not learn how to properly cook scrambled eggs. And the fast-food industry did not help on that matter. Therefore, I share my secrets for making the perfect scrambled eggs. First of all, scrambled eggs do not have any cream or [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gift WRAP | November 19, 2009

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Reusable Crackers and Gift Bags by Pi’lo | etsy watch

We have to admit that gift wrapping during the Holiday quickly filled the trash can. It makes sense to explore ways to be more ecologically conscious. And when the packages are as great as these, being eco-friendly feels like an indulgence. The founder of Pi’lo is Heather Shaw, a Torontonian mother of 2 young boys. She hand [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009

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nyDesignroom Laptop Carrier and Shopping Bags

More bag options for the fashionable city girl. The laptop bag is available for a 15-inch and a 17-inch laptop version. If you have a 13-inch laptop, I find that a 15-inch flat carrier is often not too big. Plus, it comes handy to bring a magazine with me. Ask then first for exact dimensions, [...]

30-minute Me Time

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER

November 19, 2009

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New Amy Butler Fashion and Travel Bags for Kalencom

Fans of Amy Butler who are week-end travelers or who often take a-week vacation under the sun would be thrilled by this news. You can get a fabulous carry-ons designed by Amy Butler. As usual, the patterns are divine. I would love to get a navy Dream Traveler-Sari Flowers for Christmas. Sadly, the Graceful Traveler-Fuschia Tree that [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining

November 18, 2009

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Achieving Turkey Perfection the Simplest Way

If you avoid the traditional Thanksgiving dishes because you feel it take too much work but your family request a roasted turkey, you will be pleased to know that Gourmet found a no-fuss way to cook a golden-brown skin turkey with moist, tender white and dark meat. Simply seasoned the turkey with salt and pepper, [...]