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  • Imagining the Trump White House – A Décor Story

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    The only cabinet reviewed for this Trump piece is connected to the kitchen. Once the future First Family moves into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue its interior may forego traditional floral patterns and heavy draperies for a gilded take. The White House could very well become The Gold House. 1. Rush Gold Flatware Set 2. 17-Month Agenda Book 3. Dahlia Gold Coasters 4. Guest Towels 5.…

  • Coloring Books for All Ages

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    Give a kid a coloring book and you may have given yourself 20 minutes of childcare without having to turn on Nickelodeon. Though coloring need not end once you hit middle school. There are books available for all ages and interests. It’s a classic way to calm the senses and release your artistic itch without having to live the life of…

  • Obsessed – The Breton Shirt

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    Aside from a mini fridge jammed in my dorm room closet not much has changed from my college casual wardrobe. Take my shelf of stacked Breton shirts. While it may look like an obsession, if you ration one new shirt per year/per weather permitting days worn, you could peg me as thrifty. So why does the shirt…

  • Get Stitched – Shop the Latest Needlepoint Trends

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    Don’t feel like you are snagging Grandma Lou’s look, needlepoint accessories are anything but frumpy. Once designated to Victorian footstools and preppy pillows with saucy quotes, the latest selections have a cool and at times irreverent update. Bonefish watch band 2. Mermaid shoes 3. American flag cufflinks 4. Cocktails coaster set 5. Jonathan Adler pillow 6. Zigzag…

  • Shopping Wood – Sustainable Is Stylish

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    You do not need to haul an ax in a flannel checked shirt to appreciate wooden accessories. In fact pieces made from reclaimed wood are timeless, green, yet very current. The material is working its way into everything from scented candles to sunglasses. Clutch purse 2. Austen clog mule 3. Wood business cardholder 4. Palms Yachtmaster glasses 5.…

  • Back to College – Ultimate Fall Shopping Guide

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    Make a fashionable impact on campus this season with fall must-haves that include grey sweaters with fun prints, classic collegiate pieces and those outerwear essentials because girls are always cold once the temps hit below 60 degrees.   1. Dakota silver sneakers 2. Women’s merino giraffe sweater 3. Chambord Pro Aigle boot 4. Barbour hip flask 5. Plains Beach Blanket scarf 6. Phira…

  • Back to School – Ultimate Shopping Guide

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    If your kids discovered the wonders of a Swiss army knife and salvaged the dust fuzzed tent from the shed this summer, returning back to school may be a challenge. From lunchboxes to notebooks help make a colorful transition with the latest classroom needs. Bixbee backpack 2. Pura stainless water bottles 3. Mini medley soft cover notebooks 4. Raw linen giraffe lunch cooler bag 5.…

  • Doormats – Step On It

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    The trend of the summer is doormats made from recycled lobster rope. Their color, durability and eco-friendly design is stomp worthy. Bluestone/taupe Shoreline 5 stripe doormat. 2. Colors of Maine doormat in large

  • Olympic Style

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    Patriotic colors and enough performance wicking fabric to dry out a rain forest are athletic musts, though we find inspiration in how athletes are styled post event. Greats Royale floral shoe 2. Majorelle round towel 3. Sports watch 4. New Balance State Fair shoes 5. Field Drop Through longboard

  • Exterior Makeover – Shop the Look

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    Add the details for an instant exterior makeover without a major overhaul. Light Yellow by Benjamin Moore. 2. Schoodic rope doormat 3. Dancing Elephant pillow 4. Silver sand dollar door knocker 5. Pollywood Adirondack chair 6. Floating house numbers 7. Front door light