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Do you ever see something that really makes a strong positive impression on you and you can’t stop thinking about it? Yes, I know, it happens to me all the time. But am I the only one? Over the years, I have acquired a few jewelry items from the designer Chan Luu. The quality is …
Lynn, Massachusetts is a city that had been down on its luck for decades. When I was a kid, we used to say “Lynn, Lynn, city of sin. You’ll never come out the way you went in.” It used to be a prosperous seaside city with an elegant, Art Deco hotel, fancy restaurants, large houses …
Watching the judging of the Working Group in the Westminster Dog Show this evening, I noticed that a female judge and two of the handlers were wearing orange outfits. I must have gotten the memo subconsciously today because I wore orange, too. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Jeff and I went to a Tea & …
For my birthday in April, Jeff gave me a chain saw. It was what I wanted. But I wanted him to use it to cut up downed limbs and trees in the woods in my backyard so that we can use it in the fire pit. I Bought This/Gift, Informational Links Although he bought me …
Last year I was friended on Facebook by a woman who I went to high school with eons ago. To be honest, I don’t really remember her. Her name is familiar, but I have no idea how we knew each other. She looks terrific, but I don’t remember her face. At any rate, I’m glad …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Alexis Bittar is having one of their Vault Sales with items on sale up to 80% off. I think the Vault Sales are either twice a year or maybe 4 times a year now. The sale started on Wednesday, and I’m not sure how long the Vault Sale lasts. So …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Recently, I got a new necklace from an artisan who lives in Wuppertal, Germany. Her name is Susanne Rose, and the name of her shop is “cakecandleholder“. As usual, I was seduced by an ad for one of her pearl necklaces that popped up in my Facebook feed. I thought …
In October, Jeff and I went to an outdoor open studios hosted by artists and artisans from Porter Mills, an artist studio building in Beverly MA. Since many of us don’t feel comfortable hanging out indoors especially in an old industrial building with no air circulation, several of the artists and crafters decided to …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links One of my very favorite pairs of pierced earrings are fabricated from lightweight, sparkly resin. I bought them at a craft fair in Boston several years ago. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of the artisan. I love them not only for the fun sparkle, but because they don’t weigh down …
Years ago, I went to a Silpada party at a friend’s house. One of her close friends was selling Silpada, sterling silver jewelry. I had never heard of it before (this was more than a decade ago). I ended up buying some dangling silver earrings that are still earrings I wear to this day. I …
There are only about 25 days till election day in the U.S., and early voting has started in many states. In Massachusetts, our early in-person voting starts on October 17 and runs for about a week. I was amazed to find out that in my tiny town, there are even a few hours to vote …
Facebook knows I’m an easy mark. The advertising they show me so often works like a charm. Back in July, I saw an ad on Facebook for a very cool looking two-tone shoulder bag tote bag/purse. It caught my eye big time. The brand was a new one to me: Maison de Beauté Marseilles, and …
As usual, I was lured in by an ad on Facebook. FB really has my number. But this time, I don’t feel bad about it. Aid Through Trade is an organization that sells Fair Trade jewelry made by a team of about 200 women in Nepal that gives back to those women. Here’s the story …
Around 10 years ago or maybe even a little longer ago, my two aunts and I went to an exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum. That was before my older aunt developed dementia. We enjoyed the art and a casual lunch, and before we left we ended up, of course, at the PEM Museum Shop. …
What in heaven’s name is wrong with me? I don’t seem to have good judgement at all. I succumb to the siren’s song of ads from unknown retailers that I see on Facebook all the time. But maybe, just maybe, I’ve finally learned my lesson. Cheap Sandals That Didn’t Fit and Smelled Bad In August, …
When it comes to the big gifts, you know what you want to spend your hard earned money on. So you don’t really need ideas from me on that. Except one thing. If you have thick hair that’s time consuming to dry, consider asking for the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (reviewed here). It has cut …
Several months ago, another ad on Facebook caught my eye. (What else is new, you say!) The cutest cherry stud earrings made from red and green crystals. So adorable. I have a thing for cherries. They were from a brand I was unfamiliar with: Ann Voyage. I checked out the website, and they’re a Canadian …
I had been saving my Sephora points for quite a while. With the exception of the purse size Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Body Cream that I wrote about last week (here), there haven’t been any beauty products among the choices that I really wanted. I accumulated about 1700 points. About a month ago, I …
The beauty blogger, Jen from My Beauty Bunny, posted a photo of herself wearing a fabulous black necklace. I had never seen anything like it. It had flourishes and curlicues, and it was fabulous in a baroque, Steampunk way. I asked her where she got it, but she said her husband gave it to her …