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The Classics – Timeless Timepieces

In the age of electronic everything, some things remain.... timepieces are timeless. There are a few things I always wear no matter what and a nice watch is one of them. Its the little things in every persons wardrobe that set them apart. Consider a watch an investment instead...

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Your Home Is Filled With Stories

I love mixing beautiful textures and themes, especially at home. Classic French country and modern, steel and wood, old and new. We enjoy interesting things with stories. Whether its the craftsman who made it, or the story of how it ended up in our home. The things you surround...

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A Style Cleansing

Ok maybe I'm a little woozy from watching the VMAs and an overexposure to Kim Kardashian, or maybe I've just seen one too many men wearing skinny jeans but I think every day as an affirmation of sorts, we should all take a minute and remember a few icons of...

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It’s Fall, Time to Start Getting Down

Ok, maybe I'm a little behind here but I LOVE UNIQLO!! I just got TWO of their UltraLightDownVests and they are FANTASTIC!!! How can these possibly be only $39.90? I wore one with jeans and a tee and they're great. Nice slim fit, they come in a bunch of...

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No, Not a Purse

Ok, I think I might be coming around on man bags. I just can't seem to figure out a way to live without all my stuff when I'm on the move. Between my phone, my iPad and a camera WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?? Thats not even including...

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Extinction Watch – Boutiques

Have you noticed how small boutiques are slowly becoming an endangered species? I don't know if its the prevalence of on-line retailers or sky high rent but it seems they are becoming a dying breed and this really makes us sad. There's something about the charm of a small shop,...

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The Bright Side of Blurry

So I've found the bright side of my deteriorating vision. Glasses!! Apparently after years of staring at this screen, its been slowly sucking the life out of my eyes. Some people might find this troubling but I like accessories! Perhaps a reasonably glasses free life has made me a...

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The Beauty of Construction

Maybe it was an early exposure to labels like Kiton that spoiled me, but I am a SUCKER for beautiful construction. Its really what separates the wheat from the chaff. Wander around your favorite boutique or department store and spend a few moments looking at the special bits that...

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OMG: It’s Scarf Season Again!!

I was so excited Sunday when the temperature briefly dipped into the high 50's. Sam and I were in the country for the weekend and were meeting friends for brunch at Bedford Post (I chose the restaurant because we see Richard Gere there once in a while... wink wink). I'd finally...

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