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DIY Astringent

I have to admit, I don’t use astringents or toners as much as I should {namely, every day!}, but this summer I’ve found myself unable to go even a few hours without using one or the other. Because our skin gets so oily from sweating in the summer, it’s [Read on...]

Written by , on August 9th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: all posts, crafts, diy & tutorials, hair & beauty | One comment

Friday Faves: Locally Grown Edition

Ever since I watched Food, Inc. a few months ago, I’ve been trying to buy locally grown fruits & veggies and occasionally free range chicken and beef {though it’s pretty pricey, but it does taste so much better}. So, today’s Friday Faves collection includes some of my favorite places to go in CT for locally grown foods, along with suggested [Read on...]

Written by , on August 6th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: all posts, food & recipes, friday faves, smart spending, sustainability | Leave a comment

Big Designers on Big Discount

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I can’t say that I obsess over big name designers {with the exception of kate spade and Betsey Johnson}, but I do love a deal. While lurking Daily Candy one day, I discovered a little secret of theirs called Swirl, a sample sales website where up-and-coming and established designers alike [Read on...]

Written by , on August 4th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: all posts, fashion, smart spending | 5 comments

Poor & Pretty’s Cupcake Tea Party on Felt & Wire

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Remember when I wrote about these adorable cupcake invitations for sale on the Felt & Wire Shop {above, bottom row, second image in}? Well, this month I put together an entire collection of my favorite things from this wonderful curated marketplace of paper goodies [Read on...]

Written by , on August 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: all posts, art & design, cupcakes | 3 comments
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