This quote from Emerson is the grace that we recite before digging into our classic New England meal of turkey, stuffing, boiled pearl onions, mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade gravy, and rolls. After the meal, we usually have several different pies to choose from…
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Looking at how often I write and tweet about coffee, you’d think I was a coffee connoisseur. Notsomuch. When I hit my local coffee shop I ask for it plain and big because all the –inos overwhelm me. At home, Karl is the master of the coffee domain. I…
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Dear Allie, I was wondering if you could help me, my best friend is really fashionable and I have no clue what to get her as a present. I was thinking you may be able to help me and suggest some gifts that fashionable women would like thank you. I…
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Could you recommend some LBDs or cocktail dresses. Need something for one of husbands work parties, a bit fancy. My style is pretty conservative, and I really want to look great for this event. I was wondering what suggestions you might have to find a suitable dress for a wedding?…
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Dress: c/o Dress Empire Tights: Nordstrom Booties: Miss Sixty (similar) Thanks to Dress Empire, I am totally ready for the holidays, no need now to shop for New Years Eve dresses! I took this Shail K dress to Key West with me, thinking it would be fun with some black…
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Christmas Eve we go to my sister’s house for dinner. It’s just immediate family – my mom and her boyfriend, my sister, and the three of us. Each year she makes a fabulous meal and this year was no exception. I wore my black merino turtleneck from Ann Taylor that…
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While Emerson and my husband nap, I thought I would take a moment to log in and wish those of you who celebrate the holiday a very merry Christmas! Last night we went to my sister’s house – she hosts Christmas Eve dinner each year and it’s always an amazing…
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I don’t do wish lists or gift guides on Wardrobe Oxygen. First reason, I am not skilled enough to make pretty ones. You can visit other bloggers like my friend from The Art of Accessories who makes a gorgeous one each winter. Second reason, I feel that it encourages spending.…
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