Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 321
August 9, 2011
Julee's Wedding Countdown: The Shoes!
Some say it's all about the dress–but for me it's all about the SHOES! And when I say shoes, I mean it. I will wear no less than 5 pairs of shoes on my [...]
Real Simple is Helping You Take Back Dinnertime!
Does getting a meal on the table every night stress you out? Are you in a cooking rut, or do you feel like dinnertime turns into chaos at your house? You've come to the [...]
August 8, 2011
Easy, On-the-Go Snacks
If you're squeezing in a vacation before the kids go back to school. Here are some great ideas for packaging snacks on the go from Choose to Thrive Blog: 1. Pack celery sticks and [...]
A Note From Thrity Umrigar
Hi, Bookies: Fresh off a vacation, Thrity Umrigar answered questions from readers who posted, plus she sent word to you about her next book. See what she had to say. From reader Katherine Peña-Perilla: I [...]
Hair Removal: What Is Your Go-To Solution?
After doing our hair removal road test, I found it so interesting to learn how everyone's preferences ranged. Some people wouldn't go near a razor and were all about waxing, others only liked razors. [...]
My Favorite Leather Goods: Harlex
Lately I've really been getting into all the "cover" accessories popping up, meaning the products made to cover all our stuff. And, boy, do we have a lot of stuff! From smart phones to [...]
Would You Decorate Your Home with a Custom Neon Sign?
I came across this piece of art by John Kalymnios while browsing Kate Spade's color of the month (blue!!) for August, and it reminded me of the custom neon sign that one of my [...]
August 5, 2011
The Paris Wife: Chapters 1 Through 12
Hi, Bookies: I do hope you are all loving this book as much as I am—or at least finding it as interesting. I realize that it is a work of historical fiction and, as [...]
Caption This Pet Photo
These beds were just purchased for these fine canine consumers. (The reason? To address shedding concerns.) The dogs then took matters into their own hands, as you can see. Let's have some fun—share your best caption [...]
Friday Links
Apartment Therapy: Smart under stair storage from Chiswick Woodworking Company Good Life Eats: Simple, Inexpensive, Edible Hostess Gifts The Hairpin: A great trick for applying bronzer that looks natural, using your sunglasses Design*Sponge: A beautiful [...]
