Wednesday January 20, 2010

my dad’s (local & upcycled) handiwork

For the last few Christmases, we’ve been taking advantage of my dad’s penchant for woodworking. The first year, he made us filing cabinets. The next, a TV stand. And then the following, a curio cabinet. While

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Friday December 11, 2009

holiday shop the old-fashioned way

Maybe the really old-fashioned way to give material love during the holidays was to make something special for your nearest and dearest. But if you don’t have the time to get crafty, walk or bike to

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Friday December 4, 2009

get your craft on

This weekend is chock full o’ holiday crafty cheer. It would be hard not to find a unique gift for most people on your list at one of these fine events. Check ‘em out!

Etsy’s Holiday Handmade

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Thursday December 3, 2009

more great gifts

While I’m at it, I may as well tell you about some of the other gifts I appreciated getting for my birthday that I think would make great presents for your nearest and dearest this holiday

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Thursday December 3, 2009

a gift of goat

If you’ve been following my blog over the past year and half you might know that I have a thing for goats. I don’t know what it is about them – the way they sound, their

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Thursday December 3, 2009

a gift of warmth

There’s nothing like a gift that gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling. Quite literally, in this case. For my birthday this year, my boyfriend got me this incredible quilt by Mamaka Mills made from recycled fabrics.

It

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Monday May 4, 2009

get somethin’ nice for your mama

Mother’s Day is Sunday, and I’m writing this post to remind myself to send my mama some beautiful flowers from Organic Bouquet.

Last time I sent her flowers from Organic Bouquet, she wouldn’t stop talking about how

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Tuesday January 27, 2009

happy heart day gift ideas

I think that if you’re lucky to have someone special in your life, you should treat every day like it’s St. Valentine’s Day. But I do like the ceremony of the so-called Hallmark holiday — exchanging

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Tuesday December 30, 2008

very last minute tax-deductible giving

Tomorrow’s the last day of 2008 and also the last day to make tax-deductible donations to your favorite cause for this tax year. Here are a few of my favorites that I’ve given to over the

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Friday December 19, 2008

more last minute gift ideas

Still have a few people on your list and not sure what to get them? You’ll find unique, locally made pottery at Earthworks on the Upper East Side. There are terrific potters there who make quality,

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