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  • Who Is J. Peterman?

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    J. Peterman is many things. A character on a few Seinfeld episodes. The catalogue that competed with J. Crew and L.L. Bean for space in late 80s campus mailboxes. Something that will always be around and occasionally resurface like mother’s Christmas china. The slim catalogue is written the way I imagine a flyer reads from a turn of the century mercantile. There is talk of dueling lovers, dead…

  • Going for Silver

    Going for Silver

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    Silver is the precious metal of choice. The obsession began in those wide eyed teen years when silver rings went electric on Hawaiian Tropic tanned skin. It then matured with shoes and ladylike accessories. My latest Vans acquisition adds glimmer to the shoe rack–my version of Dorothy’s ruby slippers. (Vans are another obsession, Spicoli’s checked pair epitomize surfer cool). For events when I have…

  • Wrap Stars

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    I love to give but would not be in the category of those ladies with their own gift wrapping room. In fact I often select stores based on their gift wrapping style. Presents are packed in reusable bags or cotton sacks. Until now…. A book of wrapping paper and sticker tabs from Potter Style virtually wraps the present for you. The…

  • Magnetic Attraction

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    A regressive moment happened with this clever magnetic play board. The intention is to give to my son for creative play that does not involve mutant pigs and survival mode. I gingerly peel the box’s tape so I can test for myself. (An important task is to check for defects. There is nothing sadder than taking a toy from a child to exchange for a proper item).…

  • Cheer Leader

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    My latest obsession is pom poms, and not the rah rah “let’s go team!” kind that looks like a bundle of Easter straw. The trim of crocheted balls take you back to colorful barrettes and knee socks. I have them adorned on everything from pillow covers to retro inspired shorts, seen here from J. McLaughlin.