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Gorgeous Housewarming & Hostess Gifts

This summer we were often the guests at our friend’s vacation homes — what a treat for us!  I don’t like to show up empty handed and I love to take a selection of items from The Michel Design Works line.  Take a look at some of my favorite housewarming and hostess gifts to give. Continue reading “Gorgeous Housewarming & Hostess Gifts”

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Dorm Room Smart Essentials

Here are some essentials that college and boarding school students love to have in their rooms.

Many experienced parents will say to wait (to purchase things for the dorm) until you see the room size and layout.  I agree with this for the larger items.  All of these suggestions below add value and they will fit no matter what!  Check these out and leave a comment for other useful items that boarding students should consider.  Our tip is to order on Amazon so you aren’t driving around like a crazy parent trying to find all these things. . . .  (commissioned links) Continue reading “Dorm Room Smart Essentials”

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Time to Get Organized

For many people January 1 is the time to get more organized which may include getting a calendar to map out deadlines, appointments and important dates.  For me, I try and get it all together in time for Back-To-School — even if you aren’t in school or don’t have children, there is something about the end of summer and the crisp air of fall that brings a sense of getting more organized and focused. Continue reading “Time to Get Organized”

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Luggage Tag Jewelry Charms

“Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”
Gaby Basora

Summer means travel and discovering or returning to a favorite destination.

Jet Set Jewelry helps you keep the memories with you every day with their jewelry charms.  Wear on a necklace or bracelet for a very unique, special way to pay tribute to a favorite location! Continue reading “Luggage Tag Jewelry Charms”

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This summer I bet you are not thinking about long underwear.

Girlfriends:  Summer is the best time to upgrade and clean out your long underwear

It is a pretty safe bet that if you take a closer look at your long underwear in the summer sunlight, you will see that you need to do some purging and why not purchase some new items now on sale?   Continue reading “This summer I bet you are not thinking about long underwear.”