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Dear Gucci

Dear Gucci

[ 7 ] Mar 31, 2010

I know I’m not the most loyal customer you have. I’m not always the most fashion-forward trendsetter, and I have a tendency to spill spaghetti sauce on the few designer outfits I do own. And I don’t like spending a ton of money on clothes since my wonderful fiance occasionally switches the dryer setting to [...]

Keep a Good House (for less!)

Keep a Good House (for less!)

[ 2 ] Dec 9, 2009

I’m generally a savvy spender, but I have to admit to one of my (several) vices: Magazines. Specifically, home improvement, craft, and food magazines. I’ve always felt a bit guilty spending money on subscriptions since I only read each magazine once, ripping out pages with projects or recipes I want to try. So I was [...]

On My Christmas List: Pretty Jewelry

On My Christmas List: Pretty Jewelry

[ 2 ] Dec 4, 2009

I don’t usually ask for much for Christmas, birthdays, etc (what can I say? I’m a giver!), but I’ve absolutely fallen in love with “Talk Talk,” an aptly named line of engraved jewelry by Far Fetched. The line features sterling silver necklaces, earrings and bracelets engraved with clever, inspirational, and memorable sayings. Check this one out: [...]

Thrift Store Inspiration

Thrift Store Inspiration

[ 0 ] Nov 17, 2009

I went to three craft stores yesterday looking for a decorative bench to put at the end of my bed. I didn’t find one. But I did find a 3-foot fake Christmas tree, ornaments, 2 holiday bowls, a set of red placemats, a Bill Bryson book that’s been on my list, a vintage Betty Crocker [...]

Stock Up and Save

Stock Up and Save

[ 0 ] Nov 8, 2009

I have a good friend who works as the caretaker of a vacation rental in Kauai (friends with jobs like that are always good to have!). I dropped by the vacation rental once to help her freshen up a few things for a guest. In the supply closet, I was amazed to find giant bottles [...]