Just because the cooler weather is starting to settle in, doesn’t mean that your activity level has to wane. If your family includes a four-legged canine, there’s a good bet that your friend could use just as much aerobic exercise as you do. In fact, many breeds need as much as 30 to 60 minutes [...]

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Storage in my kitchen is at a premium. Although there seems to be ample square footage, somehow the cabinetry covers just one wall, making it difficult to stash dishware, food and all the serving pieces I’ve amassed over the years. There’s no room to build a pantry, so I am opting for a buffet. It [...]

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It’s that time of year where parties start moving more indoors than outdoors. You can cook for a crowd without the terrace and the gill with the Cuisinart griddler. This sweet gadget is a panini press, flat grill, contact grill and griddle–all in one! Talk about multitasking.

I love this gadget ($99) because it does so [...]

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No need to get scared, but Halloween is just a few weeks away. No matter if you’re celebrating with a small group of friends, just you and your significant other or the entire neighborhood, a little bit of decorating can go a long way. We found some ghoulishly delightful tableware and decor that will be [...]

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Discovered a cute storage space today that will fit into small spaces. The Napa Home and Garden wooden stand is a sweet addition to a bath, bedroom, office or any room where you need some additional space. It measures four feet high, almost two feet wide and only 11 inches deep. Place it in a [...]

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If you’ve seen the latest issue of InStyle, you might be salivating over the supremely pretty closets of the Kardashian sisters. It was comforting to know that she stashes her T-shirts in a drawer because it’s so impossible to make them look nice. Mine are there, too! But to really get my closet in [...]

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Fall is beginning to settle in, and I’m really lusting for a weekend out east to see some fall foliage. But not just any fall foliage. I’m thinking Maine, with a nice mixture of colorful leaves, salty sea air and some choppy blue waves along the Atlantic. Most people think coastal-inspired decor screams summer, but [...]

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If you’ve been anywhere near a Target store over the past week, you’ve probably seen hordes of people buying the new Missoni for Target collection. The 400-item line included stylish storage boxes, housewares, zig-zag dresses, scarves and luggage. And we’re talking deep discounts. The line retailed for $2.99 to $599.99. That’s a steal when you [...]

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Dressing your table means taking it to the next level. If you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than Julia Knight. The company is known for show stopping serveware that are more sculpture than serviceable, although they are both. The pieces are hand-made in sand-cast aluminum and decorated with a trademark blend of enamel infused [...]

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There’s a war that goes on in living spaces around the country between audiophiles and decorators. The audiophiles want high-quality sound for their music addiction and amazing surround-sound for their video-viewing pleasure. The decorators of the house want the speakers to–at the very least–not be ugly. Attractive or non-existent is even better. Lay down your [...]

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