Archive for April, 2008
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We got the call about 15 minutes before everyone was coming over. One of my soon-to-be-guests thought it was nice to give me warning that my husband had invited over the whole crew — and by the way, they were hungry.
Luckily I had crackers on hand, some cheddar, some grapes and….. in the back of […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 30, 2008Because a tie can be an introduction in itself
My husband will pretty much wear any tie that isn’t boring old stripes. But whenever he knows he’s going to meet new people, he’ll usually pick a tie from Lebow’s.
Ties with patterns of money, rock bands, fish, computers, elephants … we’re always going to luck out and find something he’ll wear at Lebow’s.
Lebow’s is a […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 29, 2008Even cows do Jumping Jacks
When I saw these at the Blue Cloud Gallery, my local gift store in Somerville, Massachusetts, I had no idea these toys were California dreamers.
Blue Cloud’s Jumping Jacks started life in Ventura, California in Terrie and Richard Floyd’s workshop.
I’m used to seeing figures like Santas or jesters made into Jumping Jacks — pull the […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 28, 2008Prom Night: Here’s to the girls
Prom — May Dance — Spring Fling — whatever form it takes across the land, the shindig puts a real stress on relationships around the lunch table. So, in all the anticipation of the “big event,” ladies, don’t let your anxieties or drama about who your date will be distract you from what’s real: the […]
Author: melindag | April 25, 2008Furniture as Art: Own a Castle
Rarely is one captivated by a “coffee table.” But as I walked around this unnamed laminated wood piece by Wendell Castle the better to appreciate it, I realized I’d experienced what he’d seen in his mind’s eye. This “three-leaf” table ($3,799) spun for me like autumn leaves in a bloated creek. Only the lush wood […]
Author: melindag | April 24, 2008If one chocolate bar isn’t enough
We all have that one person in our lives. She’s the chocoholic with the candy bar in her desk at work, chocolate chunks in the freezer and an emergency pack of kisses in her purse.
Now there’s a gift just for her.
The giant Taza Gift Box, only $28.50, includes three of its fabulous types of three-ounce […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 23, 2008Let this green bag speak for you.
For Earth Day, you can’t go wrong with the Reusable Organic Canvas Shopping Bag from Bella Bags.
Based near the western edge of Massachusetts, Bella Bags are usually unique, well-made and sell out easily. But since going green is not just a fashion statement, you’ll be able to get these bags shipped the next day for […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 22, 2008A snuggle, only retro
There are lots of beautiful and shiny things in the window of The Five Crows, but I was immediately drawn to these Vintage Thread Quilts by Barb Brown.
They look like grandma’s blanket chest and the clothes from playing dress-up all neatly folded together. These are luxury lap blankets, quilts actually, with the unexpected crafted together. […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 21, 2008Come out first playing a shell game
The new accessory is made of wood and shells, but for those of us without endless bank accounts, you’re going to have to make that one shell purchase this year be a classic one.
Look no further.
Lola Tortola, billing itself as having “boutique styles without boutique prices” has this fabulous Grey Scallop Natural Shell Purse for […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 18, 2008More than the thought counts
You may already know that Betsy’s six locations in New England has fancy, funky clothes.
But what caught my eye recently are the handmade cards designed by Mei Fields.
The cards are made by hand with heavy card stock, sparkly embroidered ribbon and usually a simple message on the front. What a sweet way to say “I’m […]
Author: Kat Powers | April 17, 2008