Howkapow: Design Made Fun

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Finding inspiring designers with boldly original and well-crafted goods is always exciting - but hunting them down can be a difficult task.  Enter Howkapow® -  an on-line store that curates a stellar inventory of distinctive ceramics, homewares, print & posters, accessories and gifts from independent designers and artists around the world.  Founders Rog and Cat How's passion for scouring artist markets took them from Melbourne to London where they found bright, new talent just … [Click here to read full post...]

Scandinavian Design Center

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You don't have to travel to Sweden to infuse your home with cool Scandinavian decor.  Check out the Scandinavian Design Center - a great design resource for a well-edited selection of classic as well as rising star designers from Holland, Denmark and Sweden.   With a dedicated team that offers personal attention and a delivery time of only 4-6 weeks Scandinavian Designer Center beautifully bridges America and the world of Scandinavian chic. … [Click here to read full post...]

Sweets to Entertain Anytime: Canelé by Céline

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So often today as companies grow their product quality diminishes, leaving us with a very mediocre and uninspiring experience.  There's no room for mediocrity in the world of confections!  I only want to eat treats that are a worthy pleasure.  So it's always a thrill to discover a sweet with an old, storied history that is prepared with quality and expertise.  My latest pleasure is Canelé by Céline - delicious French miniature pastries that are made daily by company founder Céline … [Click here to read full post...]

Listen Now: October Project Concert in NYC

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Weaving a beautiful, ethereal lyrical style with passionate, poetic songs October Project has been making distinctive music since 1993.  The band sold over half a million copies of their Epic Records albums October Project and Falling Farther In and toured throughout the country with Sarah McLachlan, helping spark the inspiration for Lilith Fair.  Their music has been featured widely in film and television, and they have been singled out for having "music with a message" by Borders Books. … [Click here to read full post...]

Snow Peak: Outdoor Living Made Easy

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Snow Peak outdoor products are brilliant in their style, innovation and functionality.  And the uses for their gear are so numerous - lounging at the beach, bonfire cooking, seating for sporting events, tail-gating before the game, entertaining outdoors and even going on a camping trip! Founded by Yukio Yamai in 1958, an accomplished mountaineer from Sanjo City (in the Chetsu region of Nigata Prefecture), Snow Peak initially was created to produce a line of superior gear in response to a … [Click here to read full post...]

Must-Have Picnic Gear

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It’s always so fun to gather with friends and dine en plein air on a beautiful spring day.  There’s nothing better than slipping off your shoes, letting the grass tickle your toes, catching up with friends and enjoying the great outdoors while savoring an easy meal.  It’s one of the simple pleasures of life.  Enjoying outdoor meals can be trying and feel completely inadequate if you don’t have the necessary tools.  So here I put together some items that will make your picnic … [Click here to read full post...]

Everyday Celebration

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I’m a firm believer in celebrating every day - our relationships with others and the good fortune that we do have.  One of my favorite Italian traditions is Aperitivo - that pause at the end of the work day before dinner when people connect and mark the day’s events.  A daily social respite or even a light dinner that is civilized, fun and relaxed.  And I love the classic celebratory Aperitivo drink - sparkling wine.  There is no need to open a pricey bottle of bubbly every time you … [Click here to read full post...]

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