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• 8 Time Saving Tips for Cleaning …
• 7 Pretty Dresses by Darling …
• 8 Beautiful Area Rugs by Anthropologie …
• 7 Facts on Kate and William …
• 7 Pretty Finials …
• 7 Misconceptions about Your Laundry …
• 7 Ways to Break That Awkward Silence …
• 8 Famous Serial Killers …
• 7 Alarm Clocks that Will Have You Waking Up In Style …
• 7 Reasons Not to Drink and Drive …
• 7 Tips on Talking to Your Teen About Sex …
• 7 Things to Do When It’s Snowing Out …
• 10 Things I Enjoy Doing When It is Snowing …
• 7 Reasons Why I Love The Oscars …
• 7 Ways to Make Your Home Warmer …
• 7 Daily Relationship Tips For Your Man …
• 7 Tips to Survive Working from Home …
• 8 Ways To Liven Up An Office Party …
• 7 Divine Engagement Rings from Since1910.com …
• 10 Fun Winter Accessories …

8 Time Saving Tips for Cleaning … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 12:03 PM PST Cleaning the house takes a long time. I’m ashamed to admit that sometimes it’s hard for me to get around to doing certain things, like washing clothes or vacuuming, because between working, taking care of the animals, doing errands, and blah, blah, blah, I do not feel like mopping the floor – and I frankly don’t have time before it’s time to start dinner and all of that. But people manage this, I know they do! I want to manage it too! For those of you who feel like this, here are 8 time saving tips for cleaning that might make all our lives easier. 1. Prevention Naturally, the easiest way to save time in your cleaning is to prevent it from getting dirty in the first place. Yeah, I was a little skeptical about this one too – but I understand it, really. You can do light maintenance cleaning throughout the week so that you don’t have to scrub the ever loving heck out of everything when you are ready to start cleaning. 2. Time Yourself You can time yourself with certain things, or rather, trick yourself into thinking that you only have to clean for five minutes, or ten. If you clean for ten minute increments throughout the day, you’ll be done in no time, and it won’t take a lot of time away from the rest of your work. There’s no rule saying you have to do everything all at once, though. 3. Make a Schedule You can also make a cleaning schedule, so you know what needs done. Have a designated laundry day, or a time when you know you can wash the dishes, and so on. That way, you can use time management to work in your household responsibilities as well – and if you live with someone, you can set up a schedule for them as well!

7 Pretty Dresses by Darling … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:54 AM PST I'm a dress girl. No matter what the season or the weather, I love wearing them. They're so versatile, and so feminine, I'd rather wear them instead of jeans any day. If you agree, keep reading! I've just discovered a new designer and I adore their dresses… here are 7 pretty dresses by English designer Darling. 1. Be Still My Heart Dress Price: $129.99 at modcloth.com Take a basic, versatile LBD and add a lacy sequined skirt, waist-cinching sash, and what do you have? This stunning little party dress, ready to be worn with your favorite black heels (or dark green, to match the under-skirt) and a long-line statement necklace. 2. Everyday Extraordinary Dress Price: $65.00 at modcloth.com Make even the dullest workday a little more interesting, and a lot more stylish, with this 1980s-inspired sheathe dress. It's done in a rich, deep blue, grey, and magenta floral print, with hint s of yellow to add a spark. Wear with a wide belt and grey heels, and add subtly patterned tights and a long cardi for cooler days. 3. Sprinkled with Sweetness Dress Price: $109.99 at modcloth.com This adorable dress comes two ways: cream with black spots, and navy with cream spots. Either way, the dress is beautiful, made for wearing on a warm spring day with red or green flats or heels and colorful tights or leggings. The contrast piping, princess seams, and full skirt ensure a flattering fit, and the uneven scattering of dots ensure compliments.

8 Beautiful Area Rugs by Anthropologie … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:26 AM PST I love hardwood and ceramic tile floors, but here in Michigan, they sure can be cold, unless you also use area rugs. I'm always on the lookout for a new area rug, one that lends color and visual interest to a room. Of course, since Anthropologie is one of m favorite home goods stores, I just found oodles of them there that I love! Here are 8 beautiful area rugs from Anthropologie. 1. Anthropologie Future Myths Rug Price: $498.00 to $1,998.00 at anthropologie.com This gorgeous rug, woven in the most brilliant red, yellow and green hues, has stories to tell, but like Scheherazade, it will only tell one a night, so listen closely: sitting on this lush carpet, made of wool and cotton, you'll remember all of the wonderful things you and your loved ones did on this rug. The books you've read together, the mugs of cocoa you drank in front of the fire, and more. 2. Anthropologie Winged Whimsy Rug Price: $598.00 at anthropologie.com Available exclusively online, and designed for Anthropologie by Rebecca Maysles, this rug features an aviary of birds or all shapes and sizes, some swooping through the sky, others perched on winsome branches… every time I look at this rug, I see something new, like the curled kitten, the soft clouds… 3. Anthropologie Coqo Floral Rug Price: $398.00 at anthropologie.com It's impossible to say in which color this throw rug looks best — the deep red on the creamy background, or the olive green, or the navy? Perhaps it's the cream motif on the dark brown background… they're all gorgeous, and they all feature a graphic floral pattern I love. The pattern is neutral enough to use in any room, with any décor.

7 Facts on Kate and William … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:20 AM PST Kate and William – they look so cute together! This royal couple sure has been in the news a lot lately. When their engagement was first released, many were happy and I know Kate was! Let me give you 7 facts on Kate and William … 7. The Arrival Instead of arriving to their wedding in a glass horse-drawn coach, like another popular Princess did, this couple will arrive at the Westminster Abbey by car after they drive past the Horse Guards Parade. Don’t worry, because they are going to return from Westminster Abbey in a carriage, so you are not going to miss out on that beautiful scene. 6. Nickname In College, the Prince had a nickname – P-Willy. I’m not exactly why he had that name – oh yeah “Prince William.” I actually think his nickname is worse than Katies, which was “Waity Kaitie. 5. Average People Those average people have already started to come out and claim that they are some long lost relative of Kate Middleton as they are trying to get those invitations to the wedding. Is this your plan? Then you may have better luck offering to do her makeup or her hair.

7 Pretty Finials … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:53 AM PST I'm a little OCD about room coordination and décor, a firm believer in perfect matching and careful contrasting. Whenever I can find a piece of décor or hardware that compliments and completes my décor, I'm tickled… so when I discovered that Anthropologie sells finials to match their curtains and rods, I had to take a peek. And I'm so glad I did — they're gorgeous! Here are 7 pretty finials. 1. Anthropologie Melon Finials Price: $ 38.00 at anthropologie.com Available with iron (pictured), brass, or silver hardware, in cream, green, blue, or yellow, these chubby melon-shaped finials are made of heavy ceramic, and are come in sets of two. They're 2¼ inches in diameter, and come with a half-inch attached bolt. They're ideal for using with printed curtains, since they're so neutral, but they still make quite a style statement. 2. Anthropologie Gardening Indoors Finials Price: $38.00 at anthropologie.com Bring the spring-time splendor of your garden indoors to enjoy all year round with these beautiful ceramic and iron finials, available with iron, brass, or silver hardware, with a navy and green floral motif, or orange and red. They're made of ceramic and measure 2 inches across. 3. Anthropologie Rosy Finials Price: $38.00 at anthropologie.com These very realistic ceramic roses would be ideal for finishing a rod in a sunroom, a sitting room, or a bedroom, anywhere a little extra feminine touch is needed. They come in three soft colors (cream, yellow, or pink) and two hardware finishes (iron or silver). They're sizeable, measuring 2¼ inches across, sure to be noticed and admired from across the room.

7 Misconceptions about Your Laundry … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:34 AM PST You know, there are a lot of myths about laundry that simply aren’t true. That wouldn’t be such a big deal, but doing some of them can take a lot of time, energy, and they can even waste money. Who wants to keep doing that? Instead, why not illuminate these 7 misconceptions about your laundry, and see what you can change about the way you wash and dry your clothes. 1. Double Detergent for Dirty Clothes Contrary to popular belief, using a double dose of detergent on really dirty clothes does not get them cleaner at all. The standard amount will clean your clothes just fine. That’s good news, because doubling up can make you run out of detergent ridiculously fast, and that stuff can get really expensive! 2. Debunking Bleach Some people believe that they need to use chlorine bleach and nothing else, and that is definitely not the case. Rather, when you’re brightening up your whites, then yes, chlorine bleach is a good choice to make. However, if you need to brighten up your colored clothing, stay away from the chlorine and stick to oxygen bleach instead. 3. Cold Doesn’t Clean People waste lots of hot water because they make the mistake of believing that cold water will not get their clothes clean. That’s not true at all. Back in the day, maybe, when detergents pretty much relied on hot water, that might have been the case, but today’s detergents are completely versatile. You can wash almost anything in cold water – and some things absolutely should be washed on a cold cycle. However, you should avoid washing items like underwear, socks, and towels in cold water.

7 Ways to Break That Awkward Silence … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:27 AM PST First dates, meeting the parents, hanging out with new friends or those weird times when you happen to run into your boss in the supermarket – awkward moments of silence are bound to happen at some point. I usually "solve" them by saying a lot of stupid things nobody even asked me anything about and I always feel embarrassed about it later. And although blabbing did win me a second date with my now fiancé, it isn't always a guarantee of success. In fact, the harder you try to jumpstart a conversation, the more potentially embarrassing things you're about to blurt out! So, if you, like me, have a hard time controlling the amount of info that's being unleashed through your mouth, here's some things you can say or do to break the embarrassing silence without actually embarrassing yourself in the process. 1. Acknowledging the weird situation Okay, so you're just sitting there staring at each other, your brain froze and you can't think of anything interesting and yet on the topic you were discussing just a couple of moments ago. Well, don't even bother. Just make a funny remark about the situation and try to tell a joke or completely change subject. I absolutely love when people do this because they make things easier for me, plus, I don't have to act like everything is cool because it actually is. Simply admitting the moment was weird kind of "un-weirds" it. Umm, "un-weirds"… is there something like that in the dictionary or I've just made up a new word? 2. Compliment a person Be careful, thought, because if you wait until the situation gets really weird, your compliment won't seem sincere. So, when you notice the silent moment coming, use it to express your liking of his/her shirt, shoes, bag… You can definitely take it from there by saying you wanted to get something very similar for your bro/ seen a celebrity wearing something like that etc.

8 Famous Serial Killers … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:14 AM PST For those of you looking for a bit of gruesome reading, take a look at the list I've compiled below. Here are 8 famous serial killers with a short summary of their existence. Some descriptions are a bit more detailed than others. You'll have to look up the actual person if you want all the gory details. I've summed up most of the major details in the list below. 8. The Zodiac Killer Based in Northern California, this individual committed a number of murders between the late 60s and early 70s. His identity still is unknown. He would send taunting letters to the local newspaper that were written in cryptograms. There are sill three letters that haven't been cracked. 37 murders were claimed by the Zodiac killer in letters to the paper, but only 7 were actually confirmed. It's difficult to know just how many killings were done by the same person and how many were claimed by the name 'Zodiac' but actually performed by separate individuals. 7. Gilles de Rais Born in the early 1400s, Gilles de Raise was a military captain who would lure young boys into his home where he would commit gruesome acts upon them. Supposedly by the time of his death he had committed more than 600 of such acts. He preferred boys with blond hair and blue eyes. The acts of Gilles de Rais are the oldest known accounts of a serial killer. He is thought to be the predecessor to the serial killers of today. 6. John Wayne Gacy Gacy was a respected individual and grew up having a fairly normal childhood. He got along well with his mother and sisters, but his father was an alcoholic and rather abusive. Gacy got married, had a couple of kids, and eventually his wife left him after he was charged with coaxing employees to engage in homosexual acts with him. The neighbors began to complain about the smell coming from Gacy's home. When investigated, the police found 33 bodies buried nearby and directly on Gacy's property. Gacy died by lethal injection in May of 1994.

7 Alarm Clocks that Will Have You Waking Up In Style … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:13 AM PST Waking up early in the morning can be hard to do. But what if you woke up to a stylish looking alarm clock? Surely opening your eyes and seeing a thing of beauty would be much more appealing than starting at a bland bed side table? If you want to put this theory to the test, try out some of the alarm clocks listed below. 1. Hold Your Applause Alarm Clock in Light Price: $29.99 at modcloth.com This alarm clock is simply amazing. At first glance it just looks like a wooden cube. However, all it takes is a clap of the hands and the time will appear in glowing red numbers. Is it magic? No, it's simply a sound activated LED display. 2. Urban Outfitters 70s Clock Price: $9.99 at urbanoutfitters.com This retro style alarm clock will not only wake you up in time, but take you back in time. The cream and brown design of this clock is very 1970s kitsch. The analog dial only tops of the design. With an easy to set alarm, you'll be an early riser in no time! 3. Orange Alarm Clock Price: $19.95 at crateandbarrel.com Start your day bright and early with this colourful number. The iron casing on this alarm clock is quite retro, but the digital display is very modern. It also displays the date, time, and temperature. The LED display is easy to read, so you'll always know what the time is.

7 Reasons Not to Drink and Drive … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:00 AM PST I know, I know, you already know WHY you should not drink and drive, but the more I read these news stories and the more I watch people drinking while behind the wheel, the more I feel that I have to write a blog on 7 reasons not to drink and drive. You may want to call this my rant – call me mean – call me what you want, but I despise you if you drink and drive. 7. You Will Get Put in Jail Oh yeah, get caught and you will be get put in jail. Not only this, but there is a hefty fine you may have to pay and I think you deserve to have to pay every penny of it! Trust me, I don't take you people who drink and drive lightly. 6. Your Insurance Goes Up Of course, if you get caught drinking and driving (trust me, eventually, you will be caught), that insurance premium is going to go up. It serves you right! 5. Lose Your License For those of you who drink and drive, you could end up losing your license. Really, do you think it is worth it. I don't understand why anyone would want to do this anyways.

7 Tips on Talking to Your Teen About Sex … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:59 AM PST The dreaded sex talk. Where to start? Some parents don't have any problem whatsoever with talking to their teens about sex, which makes this task much easier. It can be difficult to know how young a kid should be when you mention the basics of sex. What some parents might deem to be too young, others might think it's too old. You don't want to wait until your child has already been informed by someone else about sex. If you are wondering how to go about having this type of discussion, then you might be able to use the following 7 tips on talking to your teen about sex. 7. Be open to questions Kids are bound to have questions about sex, no matter what age they are. You can try to prepare yourself by thinking in advance how you will handle certain questions. If you have another adult that is helping with this sex talk, then maybe the two of you could tag-team on some questions. The other adult might be able to answer certain questions better or easier than you can. It also helps if the other person involved in the discussion is of the opposite sex, in order to get input from both sexes. 6. Just provide the basics There is quite a lot involved with the whole idea of sex, so just stick to the basics. There's no sense in confusing the situation. 5. Talk about having a good self-body image Too many teens are hung up on their appearance and they feel they need to look like the teenagers in the fashion magazines. If girls don't wear short skirts and low-cut tops they think boys won't like them as much. Be sure to explain the difference between liking someone for their appearance and liking them for who they actually are and that there is a huge difference here. Boys and girls need to know how their body image is attached to sex and the affect it has on the opposite gender at times.

7 Things to Do When It’s Snowing Out … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:53 AM PST There's no reason to get all worked up when it starts snowing outdoors. Enjoy it! Whether you go outside or find something to do indoors is up to you. Here are some suggestions for 7 things to do when it's snowing out. If you aren't the outdoor type, then go for the indoor suggestions and vice versus. Some days I find that I end up doing a little bit of both. Maybe you'll find something on this list you can keep in mind for the next snowy day you experience. 7. Build a snowman I live in the south and fortunately every time it snows it's damp enough that it's easy to make a snowman. Even the smallest amount of snow can be scraped together and formed into a cute little snowman that I can set on the railing outside the kitchen window. Sure there might be bits of grass packed into the snow, due to the weak snowfalls down here, but even my grass laden snow being brings a smile to those who see him. 6. Have a snowball fight Who says you have to have kids to have a snowball fight? So the neighbors stare a bit when I hide in my fort and pelt the unsuspecting passerby with misshapen snowballs. Just kidding. I make very nice snowballs! A harmless snowball fight with no face shots is always fun at any age. 5. Plan for spring Depending on the level of snowfall, this might be a good time to opt for a day indoors to plan for spring weather when it FINALLY arrives. Drag out the seed catalogs, bring out the atlas to draw up a map for a road trip, or search online for deals on spring travel. Many companies post some excellent deals during the winter to entice people to travel closer to spring.

10 Things I Enjoy Doing When It is Snowing … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:50 AM PST Fortunately, I'm able to have fun in all types of weather, even in a major snow storm. It seems like there's always something fun to do or that I can get caught up on. I'm a procrastinator at times, so a rainy or snowy day is the perfect time for me to finish a project I started way back when. Here are 10 things I enjoy doing when it is snowing outside. I'm sure many of you have done at least some of these things as well! 10. Take the dog for a walk A light snowfall makes for a gorgeous walk along the back roads. My dog, Annika, loves chasing snowflakes. The deeper the snow, the more she likes it too! She will run circles around me, scooping up snow with her mouth, as I walk up the hill and back. Annika makes walking in the snow a very entertaining experience. 9. Snap some photos of the birds I don't know what it is about the snowfall that seems to bring the birds out of the woods and into my front yard. I don't see them flitting around in the trees on a nice sunny day, but as soon as the snow starts coming down hard they are everywhere. If I line the railing on the front porch with bird seed and sit very still by the open front door, I can get some great close-ups of all the fat little birds that come to check out the seed buffet. 8. Go sledding This used to be a bigger pastime during the winter when my kids were smaller, but they still enjoy a good run now and then. I used to have a Siberian when my oldest son was very little. She was great at pulling him around the yard on his snow disc when we couldn't make it to the hill to go sledding. I don't think she ever knew he was on the sled, since he was such a lightweight!

7 Reasons Why I Love The Oscars … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:46 AM PST Every year the Oscars come around and it is always one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Hollywood calendar. More than movie releases, this is one regular feature that always captures an audience of over a billion viewers worldwide. So why does it hold such an appeal to a global audience? Here are 7 reasons why I love the Oscars. 1. The fabulous gowns Of course we have to start with Oscar fashion. The Oscar red carpet has set the stage for all other events, providing an avenue for stars to be their most glamorous and beautiful in front of a global stage. It is always a pleasure to ooh and aah at all the extravagant and sometimes hideous gowns that the most famous and appreciated film stars show up in. 2. The exciting people The other fabulous part about the Oscars is that this is one place where you get to see all the exciting Hollywood stars. From the big money movie stars like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, to the more lovable respected ones like Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, this is the one show on earth where you can catch everyone in an informal and casual mood. 3. The glittering jewelry Off late Oscar fashion has gone beyond the gowns to include the jewelry. Some of the most prominent jewelers today take great pride in having their pieces being worn by famous celebrities as they march down the red carpet. One usually gets to see some of the most impressive array of diamonds, rubies and other precious stones ever created.

7 Ways to Make Your Home Warmer … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:37 AM PST This is seriously like the worst winter ever, and I apologize that y’all are probably going to have to see me saying that until spring. I’m just tired of getting 84,000 feet of snow dumped over the house seemingly every other day. Because the house gets cold! My feet are freezing as we speak, in spite of slippers and thick, thick socks. Fortunately there are ways to contend with that, no matter where you live; just try these 7 ways to make your home warmer. 1. Keep out the cold This goes without saying, but it’s actually really important. Make sure that all your doors and windows are firmly shut, for starters. That includes doors to the attic as well as doors to the outside. A single crack can let in a lot of cold air, so make sure everything shut securely. 2. Cover up your floors If you have hard floors, whether they’re hardwood, tile, vinyl, or linoleum, keeping them covered can really help. Most of our floors are hardwood, with vinyl in the kitchen and gorgeous, freezing cold tiles in the bathroom. Stepping out of the bed or the bathtub onto freezing floors is enough to ruin my whole day – but some well placed rugs, small ones or area rugs, can really help. 3. Wear layers Sometimes you have to do the job yourself. Like, the Better Half likes to walk around in as little clothing as possible, and while the view is just lovely, that gets cold, too. Instead, when you’re done for the day and ready to relax, just layer up: socks, slipper, warm pajama pants, long sleeved shirts. And when you go outside, if the temperatures have really dropped, try some thermals – shirts and long johns!

7 Daily Relationship Tips For Your Man … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:33 AM PST So I think we can all raise our hands on the “dated a jerk?” question. But in spite of all the losers and Mr. Wrongs we’ve come in contact with over the years, some of us are lucky enough to be blessed with that one special, perfect man in our lives. Being a newly-wed myself, I am determined to find every way possible to keep this feeling lasting forever. Skeptical? Eh, maybe not. But you can’t blame a girl for trying! Here’s 7 daily relationship tips for your man that are tried-and-true. 1. Monday And its back to the daily grind after a relaxing weekend that didn’t last long enough. Isn’t that how it always goes? There isn’t really much you can do to stop the monday-blues or make them disappear for good, but you can at least let him know that the day will be over soon. Pop a little note into his lunch box for him to find. Write it on his napkin, a piece of your perfume scented stationary or on a cupcake with chocolate syrup. However you choose to do it, he will love the fact that you thought of him and it will be a quick escape from the stress. If slipping notes is not an option for you, a quick phone call on his lunch break will have the same effect! 2. Tuesday Most people assume that women like to talk and men don’t. While that may be true in some cases, Men do have feelings and emotions that sometimes need to be heard. So for today, give him a chance to talk! Listen without criticizing, taking offense or interrupting. Don’t badger or push him, but do make it a point to ask him how his day was and actually sit down to talk with him. Try not to wash dishes or text with your bestie during the conversation, give him all of your attention and you may be surprised by how much he opens up to you!

7 Tips to Survive Working from Home … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:32 AM PST Working from home is great; you get to be in your own environment, decide your own hours and, best of all, you can wear your pyjamas all day if you want. But ladies, there are pitfalls to using your pad as your office. Sometimes it's hard to motivate yourself to get down to business in your own home and, on occasion, cabin fever tends to sets in. But girls, these problems are easily conquered; here's a list of seven tips to help you work like super-woman … 1. Get Up Early Just because you don't need to leave the house, don't allow yourself to lounge in bed till midday. If you can, get up very early and get straight down to work. This means your projects get finished sooner and you free up more time to other things later. 2. Don't Overdo the Coffee While it is tempting in all working environments to drink endless cups of coffee, try to restrain yourself. Too much caffeine just means you'll crash super-hard at some point. Buy yourself herbal tea sachets and drink those instead; they're much better for you and won't leave you feeling exhausted, unable to enjoy your day. 3. Don't Give Yourself Free Reign in the Kitchen Try to conduct your day basically as you would in an office. Don't let yourself run to the kitchen every time you feel like a cookie. Instead, structure your hours so that you eat breakfast, snacks and lunch at certain times and work in between these. You'll find you spend less time procrastinating over the biscuit tin and your waistline won't expand

8 Ways To Liven Up An Office Party … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:05 AM PST In most cases, we don't have a choice when it comes to attending an office party. But, just because our attendance is enforced does not mean that an office party cannot be a lot of fun. Here are some great ways to liven up an office party. 1. Take it out of the office You spend all your time at the office with the same set of people. Now you are expected to socialize and have fun with them. The least you can do is change the setting and take the party out of the office. 2. Encourage everyone to get guests This is another one of the interesting ways to liven up an office party. You all know each other from working together. Add some spice by encouraging everyone to bring at least one guest, ideally their spouse. New people bring new excitement. 3. Create a theme Although this may sound clichéd, it is one of the most interesting ways to liven up an office party, as long as you choose a good theme. How about reality TV shows that are all a rage at the moment? Pick a reality show that everybody likes and get everyone to dress up as their favorite character.

7 Divine Engagement Rings from Since1910.com … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 08:47 AM PST What is it about engagement rings that makes any woman stop and stare wistfully. No seriously, I just spent the last two hours gaping at gorgeous engagement rings at www.since1910.com. And now here I am to share my favorites with all of you. Since1910.com have been in the business for 100 years now and that would make them certified experts in of all things related to engagement rings. Now to bring you my favorites… 1. Tacori Engagement Ring with Pave Set Diamonds Price: $4,110 at since1910.com Trinity rings have always been my favorite because I love the “past, present, future” symbolism that they stand for. This stunner with a gorgeous 1.50 ct round brilliant cut center diamond and round side stones won my heart in an instant! The best part is you can customize it to get a stone that is less than 1.20 ct or better, MORE than 2.00 ct. Phew! 2. Scott Kay Pave Engagement Ring Price: $1,540 at since1910.com Here a diamond, there a diamond, everywhere a diamond diamond! What’s not to love about this elegant ring with diamonds half way around the band! This one is sure to bring a special sparkle to her eye. 3. Tacori Solitaire Engagement Ring Price: $1,140 at since1910.com Ah the timeless solitaire! How can one possibly go wrong with a ring that is so simple in design yet so gorgeous! The 1.00 ct round brilliant cut center diamond is sure to make any girl’s dreams come true!

10 Fun Winter Accessories … Posted: 04 Mar 2011 08:45 AM PST I know winter is almost over (hopefully, fingers crossed, knock on wood) but, see, that’s the good part. I like to wait until around March to go shopping for next year’s winter accessories – because by then, they’re all marked down! You can buy all the cute things you’d like for next year, it’s awesome. Here, in fact, are 10 fun winter accessories I’ve got my eye on. 1. Paisley Umbrella Price: $29.99 at modcloth.com It rains a lot during the winter in New England – and I don’t mind that. I’d rather it rain than snow, not in the least because then I can smell the ocean from my stoop. Either way, you can also use umbrellas when it’s snowing, so it’s a great time to buy one. I’m a fan of this one, both because of the design and because bubble umbrellas keep me dryer. 2. Long Gloves Price: $43.03 at us.asos.com Only now could you possibly find cashmere gloves for less than fifty dollars. Even if cashmere’s not your thing, you should get a pair of long gloves for next year. Whether you like fingerless gloves with the mittens attached, leather gloves, or what have you, it’s a great time to buy. I, however, am dying for these. 3. Arm Warmers Price: $18.00 at shanalogic.com If you don’t like gloves, try arm warmers instead! I love these – I’m a huge fan of hot pink, of course, but I also love the biohazard symbol (which probably says a lot about me). The great thing about arm warmers is that they also look cool with practically any casual outfit.

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