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March 2008
Site Surveys
If your everyday site surfing sources are getting a little dull, here's a couple of new finds to perk up your mid-week. Enjoy!
The Spoon Sisters: Two siblings created this surprisingly imaginative and on-point site in honor of their mother, who had a special talent for picking out perfect presents. "Better living through giving" - love that!
Posh Vintage: A goldmine on line resource for fabulous vintage pieces...with detailed measurements and phenomenal repertoire. Start drooling over party dresses for spring.
1stingames: Your one stop shop for vintage board games - from nostalgic favorites to things you never even dreamed of. Perfect way to raise the bar on game night or surprise someone with a fantastic hostess gift.
Check out this month's Lucky magazine for a comprehensive list of aha! sites to browse.
Miss Pettigrew Made My Day
This lazy Sunday was spent in all manner of laying low activities - making breakfast, making cookies, making lists, and making a dent in the corner cushion of the couch... all of which was quietly underscored by a marathon of movies playing in the background - Ferris Bueller, Sixteen Candles, Sliding Doors...just plain old good movies.
In protest of daylight savings and the end of the weekend, the Ideal Husband and I headed to the movie theatre to see Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day. And yes, Miss Pettigrew made my day completely.
In the wrong hands, it could be one of those flimsy period pieces that gets described as "madcap" or "a parlor comedy". But in the hands of old favorite Frances McDormand, new favorite Amy Adams, and spot-on Shirley Henderson - this is one of those plain old good movies..
And though my Husband is always Ideal, this winning little movie is perfect to see all by yourself. reFRESH
Silly Running Girls in Amsterdam
Silly women in Amsterdam donned their high heels for the second annual "Stiletto Run". Holding a copy of Glamour magazine in their hand and wearing stilettos at least 7 cm tall, 150 women ran for the chance to win E10,000 in shopping money. One can only imagine the ankle, knee, and spinal injuries that occurred during this ludicrous publicity stunt.
If you still read Glamour, it's time to run away. aha!
The Spring Crew
There is only one chain shop left where a girl can get a modicum of style for a decent price - J. Crew. A few favorites from the first batch of their spring arrivals...
Antthropologie is the exception to that statement. Although they have had a really bad year. I Heart Fashion
I Love Joe A Little More Now
A serious impulse buy has lead to a serious love affair.
At the end of a supermarket sweep-worthy run through Trader Joe's, I found myself paralyzed in front of a display of Dark Chocolate Joe Joe's. Lovely Trader Joe's has covered their (trans fat free) version of Oreo cookies with perfect dark chocolate and come up with a perfect cookie. You may remember a similar eureka moment back in December when I came upon their candy cane Oreo cookies, but that was just the tip of the iceberg. Go get them. They're near the register. And if you don't have a Trader Joe's in you town, let me know and I'll send you some.
Food Glorious Food
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About Kate
- Kate Sinclair is an event producer, stylist, and lifestyle writer. Currently in charge of Special Projects at Creative Producers Group, she lives happily with her ideal husband in Los Angeles.
