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You know that scene from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation when the doorbell rings as the in-laws arrive…the ding dong gets louder and the tone becomes more dramatic by the minute? That’s the feeling the holidays bring…you hold your breath and hope for the best. Most people have high stress during the holidays due to family …
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One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is checking the mailbox to see if we’ve received greeting cards! It’s better than opening a present! The hard part is deciding which card to choose. I find myself agonizing over the card selection because there are simply too many beautiful options. With so many to pick from, deciding can be more …
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Dancers are a different breed. They dance ALL the time in regular everyday settings. A dancer doesn’t just bend over to pick something up, they ponche, plié, cambre…I think most everyone has an urge to break out and dance. We are ALL dancers! There is great joy found in movement; if we celebrate that happiness and dance …
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I have holiday “disco” fever. I’m ready to don my sequins and eat, drink and boogie during holiday season. Bring on the glitter…it’s time to celebrate and have some fun!Shine: The holiday season is filled with fête after fête which require us to fill our closet with glittery frocks. My motto is that you …
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Pretty in pink, tickled pink, pinktastic, pinkeriffic are just a few words that come to mind when describing Pinkalicious. Pink is the color of happiness and Pinkalicious is just that…a colorful explosion of pink sparkly fun. How many times as parents have we heard, “Just one more?” It’s a phrase Pinkalicious Pinkerton says when she …
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Austria is beyond rich in history. This little landlocked country has gone from being the grand Habsburg Empire to being nonaligned. Vienna was left with little to rule as the Great Depression swept the Nazis to power. Austria’s neutrality in 1955 led to better days but the past is still hauntingly present. Our book …
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“Hi, I am Eloise. I am six. I am a city child. I live at the Plaza,” said my daughter Zooey twirling around the room. Zooey recently told her grandmother that she’s changing her name to Eloise. When I asked her why, she said it’s because she rawther likes the sort of fun that Eloise …
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Wear: Imagine a pile of rose petals falling like leaves…that’s what Tom Ford’s Cafe Rose smells like, mixed with spices, Turkish rose oil and coffee. When the leaves are whirling, scents are more intense and so are the colors. Chanel’s Vertigo nail color is fall in a bottle and Bobbi Brown’s sparkle eye shadow makes …
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À quelque chose malheur est bon. Every cloud has a silver lining…if you can’t go to France, bring France to your home. Wear: Something French and fabulous! If I had on one of these French inspired outfits, my day would surely be wonderful! Kate Spade has a French flair with a great sense of humor…especially …
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When you’re busy, it’s essential to find the time to do what makes you happy. Call a good friend, find your downward chien, make a plan to do something that excites you. Work, dinner, children, laundry, cleaning, bills, relationships, exercise…all need tending to. Take it as it comes and when you have a window, here are some suggestions …
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Julia Child will forever be the queen of cuisine. Her joie de vivre, charm, personality, voice, quick wit and confidence make for an excellent role model for all ages. August 15th marked the centenary of her birth. There are many ways to celebrate Julia Child because she left such an incredible legacy and truly savored all …
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Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability. ~Sam Keen Ride: A perfect summer must include taking leisurely bike rides with the family. I love my little Dutch bike that my husband gave me for my birthday. It’s perfect for a stroll around the neighborhood with the children. I like to fill my basket with a …