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Category: Holiday Shopping


Turquoise Announced as the Color of 2010!

Pantone released the color of the year for 2010 today and I think it’s a grand slam. TURQUOISE! Turquoise is fun, vibrant, and really reflects the trend towards the 80’s. www.pantone.com
I considered featuring some turquoise furniture pieces and accents but then I stumbled upon a fabulously chic blog called House of Turquoise that goes above [...]


Philadelphia Freelance Interior Designer For Hire

A Recent Bedroom Project - Center City Residence

I am now working as a freelance interior designer in Philadelphia. After receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree from Tulane University, I attended Parsons School of Design where I studied Interior Design. Once completing my two year AAS program, I worked for two years at Sean Johnson Interior Decoration, a [...]


First Dutch Ovens and now Dutchtub

With the weather cooling down and the winter chill on the way in, its important to figure out how we are going to stay warm.
Personally, I have two lists. First, there is the item I must purchase this winter: the Max Space Heater I reviewed last November.
Then, there is my wish list. On the tip-top [...]


Accessory Sale at Design Within Reach Until September 29th

I’ve had my eye on this Japanese charcoal water pitcher ever since I saw it in an issue of USAirways Magazine this past spring.  Now, Design Within Reach is offering %15 off all accessories and the pitcher has been discounted from $85 to$72.25.
According to the Design Within Reach site:
Using Iouseki stones and Binchotan charcoal, the [...]


Lyla Designs, An Adorable Shop in Northern Liberties

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting this cute store with my mother. They offer dozens of custom goods sewn by hand.  The shop owner, Carli (Lyla is her dog) explained to us that all the work is done by her and her mother, which I LOVE!
Bags, wallets, makeup cases, pillows…there’s so much to [...]


Holiday Shopping Ideas: USB Rechargeable Batteries

When filling up a stocking this Christmas, make sure to include the new USB rechargeable batteries from usbcell.com.  You can only order them through the Internet right now because they are carried in the UK, but from what I can tell,  the site is easy to maneuver.
Basically, when the battery dies, you recharge it by [...]


Keihl’s Secret Sale: 20% Off Entire Store Today Only

I just went into Kiehl’s and they are having a secret 20% off sale in their Walnut Street Store today only.  They rarely have sales and this is a big one.  If you were thinking of presenting anyone with a Kiehl’s product this holiday, now is  the time to get it.


Holiday Gift Ideas: Black Ink Boston Website

White fishing around one of my favorite blogs today, Apartment Therapy, and I came across a post about the store in Boston, Black Ink.  Take a look at the post here: Apartment Therapy Black Ink.  Black Ink offers a store on their site that sells some amazing Holiday presents!
I know October is a bit early [...]