That’s Amore

His & Her Mountain Bikes ($250 each), Tiffany & Co. Pitcher ($170), Indigo Night Print (from $49), Calyx Flowers Orchid Monthly Program ($250-$500)   Wedding season 2013 is in full swing and since the weather is finally starting to turn (it was looking doubtful for a minute there), I have a few gift suggestions that […]

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Coconut Macaroons

I love an easy recipe, and with only five ingredients, these cookies can be made and in the oven in less than 10 minutes. Plus, coconut is one of my favorite dessert flavors, especially when it’s sweet and toasted. These cookies are slightly crunchy on the outside but chewy and rich on the inside. Package […]

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Favorite New Gift Spot

Every year around Christmas charitable programs like β€œshop for a cause” or β€œgifts that count” make their way into the news. These programs bring together a collection of gift-worthy products that benefit charities. The attention on these programs generally fades after the holidays, though, only re-appearing again during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. The […]

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Mother’s Day Petit Fours

I’ve been on the hunt for a dessert to make for Mother’s Day this weekend and when I found this recipe for petit fours it felt like the perfect choice. Sweet, pretty, totally girly, and if you love almond flavor as much as I do, very addicting. Β I cut my petit fours into squares free […]

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How To Write A Thank You Note

Notecards by Designs by Nicolina How important are thank you notes when you receive a gift? Truthfully, it depends on the giver. Some will never even notice that they never received a formal note of appreciation, while others would be greatly perturbed if they didn’t get some form of recognition in the mail. In an […]

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