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Gorgeous Mixed Metal Multi Disc Necklace | October 30, 2010

Gorgeous Mixed Metal Multi Disc Necklace

Mixed Metal Multi Disc Necklace by Jillery

Tons of different open discs ranging in size from 3/4″ to 1 1/4″ hang from a linked circles on our chunky gauge chain. 22″ long, may be clasped anywhere on the chain to wear shorter.

Made from recycled aluminum and recycled aluminum which has been anodized to create gold color.

Jillery designs combined metals and colors and set a style standard that no other artist of the time could replicate. The thread of Jillery’s designs is the use of aluminum throughout every piece. What keeps the work unique is Jillery’s unwavering commitment to a “hands-on quality … Read More »

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Let’s Get Married… During the Holidays! | October 29, 2010

Let’s Get Married… During the Holidays!

‘Tis the season to be Jolly… and to be Spooky and of course, to eat and catch up with our families. Although the acclaimed “wedding season” is more or less during spring/summer time, fall weddings are very popular as well, and they are here! What a better way to mix the exchange of your vows during a time dedicated to family gatherings and happiness! Some of you may have planned every detail of your wedding from the time you were engaged (or a little girl…) but if you’re like me, sometimes the rush … Read More »

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Holiday Vacations: Winter on the American Riviera | October 29, 2010

Holiday Vacations: Winter on the American Riviera

While many Americans in the grip of winter dream of a faraway island escape, those in the know prefer to head west. In a quiet Southern California valley encircled by mountains and the Pacific Ocean lies the charming seaside town of Santa Barbara. Known as the American Riviera, Santa Barbara has long been the winter playground of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey. JFK and Jackie Kennedy, Julia Roberts and Danny Moder honeymooned here. Nancy Meyers, director of the recent hit movie It’s Complicated, chose Santa Barbara as the setting for this story because ‘it feels as close to the … Read More »

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Vampire-Repellent Beef Goulash | October 29, 2010

Vampire-Repellent Beef Goulash

Vampire-Repellent Beef Goulash

by Cherie Mercer Twohy

Garlic and red wine make a fragrant base for this seasonally appropriate stew. The orange butternut  squash is the perfect color for the evening, and the olives, well, besides the briny flavor they bring, those are the eyeballs, of course! Ya gotta have a little Halloween gross-out!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean beef stew meat

1 onion, chopped

6 cubes frozen garlic

1 ½ cups red wine

1 cup beef broth

1 (12-ounce) bag butternut squash cubes

1 cup green olives stuffed with pimento

salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and, … Read More »

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Interview with Nicole Bridger Designs | October 29, 2010

Interview with Nicole Bridger Designs

Nicole Bridger was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She obtained her BAA in fashion design from Ryerson University in Toronto ON. She then went to London, UK to intern at Vivienne Westwood where she learned the art of sculpting fabric and returned with an understanding of doing more than just making clothes. Bridger came back to Vancouver looking to learn some of the business side of things and paired up with the owner of Lululemon Athletica to co-create Oqoqo, a casual eco clothing line. She was then ready to put her design and business sides together to create … Read More »

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Halloween Candy Apple Recipes | October 29, 2010

Halloween Candy Apple Recipes

There is no better way to get ready for Halloween than with candy apples. Caramel, chocolate, or good old-fashion red candy apples will light up any child (or adult) face. Dip in anything and everything.  Even bacon!

TIP: Use up old Halloween candy by breaking up into tiny pieces and coating the apples. Money saving and tasty!

Old-Fashioned Red Candy Apples

INGREDIENTS

8 medium sized apples

8 wooden sticks

3 cups white sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 cup water

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Wash and dry the apples. Remove any stems or leaves and insert a wooden stick into the end of each … Read More »

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It’s On My Purse? So Gross! | October 28, 2010

It’s On My Purse? So Gross!

You are never going to believe what I just heard?!?!?  Yucky facts about the germs found on leather purses and handbags! Try a purse hanger that clips to the side of a table to hang your purse so its not on the floor.

Here are a few of the findings I heard….

After swabbing and examining the bottom of a leather purse, environmental mold and bacteria was found…it get’s better a common bacteria called Ecoli can be found after setting your purse on the floor of a bathroom or bathroom counter. Double Yuck!!!  Hearing about tests performed you might think twice about … Read More »

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LOFT Spring Preview Event NYC | October 28, 2010

LOFT Spring Preview Event NYC

Fashion expert Dawn Del Russo takes you inside Ann Taylor’s LOFT spring/summer 2011 preview event.

Dawn Del Russo is a TV personality, fashion expert seen on National TV Better TV, Fox 5 NY, InStyle Magazine, Life and Style Magazine, US Weekly for her fashion and lifestyle tips and advice. She is the author of “101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle” *All opinions are Dawn’s and she has not received payment of any kind from brand.

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