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making dates

 

Deals on calendars at Borders.com - buy 2 get the 3rd for free....books too!!

 

Use coupon code: BAF9233A

Good thru 9/30

 

 

 

Anne Taintor 2010 Engagement Calendar: Why Do Dishes When You Can Do Daiquiris?

once is never enough

Bought one of these in order to make Mushroom Soup.

So it was easy and, if you can justify that 'it's French so I can get away with using several tons of butter', delicious too!!!! However, as clearly noted in the recipe from Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook:

.......carefully blend at high speed until smooth. Do I have to remind you to do this in stages, with the blender's lid firmly held down, and with the weight of your body keeping that thing from flying off and allowing boiling hot mushroom purée to erupt all over your kitchen?

Scene at my house: boiling hot mushroom purée erupting all over kitchen and laptop where the recipe was handily on display...not once....twice, yup twice. If blogging stops blame the soup.

your best friend deserves free shipping

 

Free shipping on purchases on $65 or more at Petco. Ends 9/30/09

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more stores, yup, more stores

We want to know where you're shopping, what you're buying, everything about you. Stay tuned for a chance to tell us and win (yes win!) free stuff!!!

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Think an ellipsis is when the moon moves in front of the sun?

Think again! Today is National Punctuation Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"A celebration of the lowly comma, correctly used quotes, and other proper uses of periods, semicolons, and the ever mysterious ellipsis."

As always, we are here to help!

what a knock-out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously one of the coolest things we have EVER seen........

Alexander McQueen obsessively opulent clutch made of whipsnake. Knuckle duster top featuring four rings decorated with supernatural skulls, colorful crystals, and breathtaking baubles.

Heed the warning. Once you cast the spell, your dazzling destiny becomes determined. Wield a wealth of wicked wonder and invoke an incantation of treasured thrills with the supreme sorcery and triumphant temptation of this treasured talisman by Alexander McQueen.

Lose yourself in a luxurious world of enchantment with the exciting elegance of Alexander McQueen. There is an inexplicable awe and edgy intensity of an Alexander McQueen shoe, bag, scarf, or t-shirt that is mysteriously magical.

Alexander McQueen is a master at the mythology of the creative craft. His attention to detail is that of a surgeon. His daring designs and fantastic fit bring deep and hidden desires to life in his original and unique masterpieces. There is something dark, beautiful, and inexplicable about the mysterious magnetism of an Alexander McQueen creation.

spellbinding complexity

Always a bit dubious that big promise branding won't deliver? Cynical, you say. Indeed, "Spellbinding Complexity" is on the package--we kid you not--of the rather ghastly coffee we drink here in the office every morning. Guess if we're still drinking it than the joke's on us, huh?

So faced with a product line bearing the names.....Wish, Always, Inspire, Believe, Breathe....the big eye roll just won't quit. But wait......the aforementioned line by LoLLIA is nothing short of gorgeous.

As the weather gets chappy, there is simply nothing better than LoLLIA's Shea Butter Handcreme in Relax Lavender & Honey.

 

The quintessential hand crème -- hydrating and pampering. Botanical ingredients like rich Shea Butter, Macadamia Nut, and Brazil Oils nourish your skin, leaving hands deliciously soft. Floral infusions of Lavender and Honey Blossom impart a delicate, soothing scent. spellbinding complexity...perhaps not......yummy and smooth.....yes $10 of $60 and free shipping on orders of $49 or more at beauty.com

om improvements

 

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soup's on!

Want to go eat French Onion Soup Dumplings at Stanton Social but that doesn't seem to be on the calendar any time soon....making my own at home and buying these.

Bon Appetit!

pearly queen

We know you love Zappos....we love Zappos (so much in fact that we sometimes throw out the WWZD? when we are in a jam) (answer: free shipping!!!!!)

But does your love extend beyond shoes?? Of course it does!!!! So today's number one item to resolve was autumn appropriate eyeshadow....no it won't save the world but darn it we will look good whilst trying!!!!

bring it all together and voila:

Stila Precious Pearl Palette 6 Pan Eyeshadow

Housed in an elegant compact with mother of pearl detailing, these six iridescent eye shadows beg to be worn. Each of the brilliant eye shadows is infused with genuine crushed pearls. This minimizes the appearance of fine lines and provides a radiant glow.

beg no more........