Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 295
October 31, 2011
Save 20% on SnackTaxi's Reusable Sandwich-Sack
Perfect for your bagel and cream cheese. Wipe the nylon-lined pouch clean and use it again on the ride home. Discount also available on the Snack-Sacks. Visit snacktaxi.com, and enter the code SIMPLE20 at checkout [...]
The Green Vase
When I think of "fake flowers" I have visions of tacky fake flowers from the eighties. Stylist Livia Cetti's paper flowers are a whole other story. Each flower is handmade and gorgeously [...]
October 29, 2011
Hello, Bookies!
Hi, everyone: It's nice to be back. I'm Lygeia Grace, and two years ago I led the discussion on The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I had such a good time—and learned [...]
October 28, 2011
Friday Links
Apartment Therapy: Colorful Mug Round Up Styelist Home: 7 Tips for a Visually Organized Bookshelf Food 52: Dinner & a Movie: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Simply Stated: Chocolate Milk Cappucino [image via Anthropologie] [...]
The Imperfectionists: "Cold War" Through "Gunman Kills"
Hi, Bookies, Well, we've come to the end of our October book. It was a great read, and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed sharing it with all of you! The last [...]
Chocolate Milk Cappucino
I'm back on coffee. It's been about 5 years since I drank coffee regularly (I was accused of having road rage, and it was suggested that I switch to black tea—I did). But after [...]
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Choosing a Color Palette
Sometimes I need a little bit of inspiration to come up with the perfect color scheme for a party (or even redecorating my room!) and, luckily, I recently discovered The Perfect Palette.
October 27, 2011
DIY Dog Costumes for Halloween
Whether man is dressing himself or his best friend, I never tire of seeing creative costumes and clever minds at work. This year's Halloween Howl, in my neighborhood park, did not disappoint. Event attendees were also [...]
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Demystifying Dad
For years I struggled with how to befriend my father as if he were just a peer, just a normal person. But there is something silent and mysterious and austere about fathers, even the [...][image error]
Save Leather Boots That Get Caught in the Rain
Don't worry if you and your brand new leather boots get caught in a freak fall rainstorm, they aren't ruined. Just follow these tips to make sure they dry properly: Stuff them with newspaper [...]
