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Modernizing And “Eclecticizing” A Pottery Barn Living Room
I just might be making slow progress in the world of interiors. I bought an end table that didn’t match my Pottery Barn sofa. How
February 24, 2015
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A Fairly Thoughtful And Just-In-Time Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
We give traditional presents on Valentine’s Day not because we lack imagination, but because our forebears were rolling in smarts. February and love call in
February 9, 2015
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Only One Thing To Sale About Cyber Monday: La Garçonne Has 15% Off
La Garçonne, maîtresse of the Polished Tomboy guild, is having a Cyber Monday sale. 15% off with code CM15REG. Oh, and they have cool stuff
December 1, 2014
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Why Does My Mattress Cost More Than Everything Else In My Bedroom Put Together?
Somewhere on the way to refurbishing a master bedroom, you might find you need a new mattress. Round here, I’m still sleeping on the full-size
October 7, 2014
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Introducing Uncommon Goods, And A Few Beautiful Objects
Uncommon Goods has sponsored this post. However, I am honor-bound to give you my true opinion, otherwise my dad might speak to me strictly in
October 2, 2014
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The One Piece Of Clothing I Might Buy This Fall, OK Maybe Two Or Three
Around the world, seasons are changing. Australia welcomes Spring, the East Coast of the United States prepares for Autumn, we here in Northern California await,
September 26, 2014
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All The Beds Of My Life, And Now For A Good One
Have we agreed yet that decorating a house is harder than decorating one’s corpus? “Corpus,” used in the sense of the original Latin here to
September 16, 2014
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Introducing Abe’s Market – Living Lightly On The Earth
If we’re talking values and virtue, as occasionally we seem to do, I have to talk about living lightly on the planet. In my house
August 8, 2014
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In Imaginary Texas, We Wear Tony Lama And Chanel
Are you familiar with Tony Lama? Founded by an Italian American immigrant in 1911, now making boots in America, Mexico, the world? When Lama’s rep
July 3, 2014
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Accessorizing A Little Black Printed Dress
Splurging on a pricey black dress can make you feel slightly wanton. “I will wear this so rarely! Be sensible, Oh Woman, refrain” But
May 20, 2014
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An Object Of Desire: Chic, Packable, Sun Hat
Sun. Ahhhhhh. Followed immediately by, “Yikes! My skin!” I’m going to propose that one thing to spend on is a sun hat you actually like
March 21, 2014
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When A Brand Surprises
Last week I posted some ideas for fancy dresses under $250, at A Practical Wedding. And of course Sky’s The Limit, Net-a-Porter Let Me At
March 19, 2014
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