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Swing- Mostly for Adults

No. Not that kind of swinging. We’re talking about the most beautiful (and clever) porch swings ever designed. Actually, these are the first improvement in porch swings since they were first developed in Ancient Greece some 2400 years ago.

The…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on March 6, 2012 at 3:49pm — No Comments

Stylized Genealogy by MyTree and Me

Though all of us are curious about our roots and sometimes even fascinated by our family history, genealogy used to be perceived as a dry artform practiced by the retired folks, i.e. the ones who really had the time to delve into the research and the connections and the research again.

Well, here’s a company that is making genealogy look fresh and…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on February 2, 2012 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Lizzy B Found Vintage Jewelry

Gina Balourdas, the artist behind the Lizzy B vintage jewelry line, has been hooked on flea markets and estate sales every since she was…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on January 25, 2012 at 7:08pm — No Comments

MeebleMail - Take The Stress out of Sending Christmas Letters

It is not only the time of year when we decorate the house, buy and wrap presents for everyone on our list, bake goodies, entertain friends and family and attend Christmas parties (I am exhausted already), but it is also the time to send out the obligatory Christmas card!

As the countdown begins, the pressure is on to get those Christmas cards labeled, posted and mailed in order for…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on December 7, 2011 at 7:13pm — No Comments

2011 GGAB Holiday Gift Guide

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The Gift Giving Advisory Board (GGAB for short) is announcing our top holiday gift recommendations of 2011! Our board members have been working hard the entire year to seek out the most meaningful, unique and one-of-a-kind gift ideas and have compiled them into our sponsored, but oh-so-highly-curated, 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on November 18, 2011 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Add Flair to Your Holiday Greeting Cards with Photo Stamps

These days, we know how special it is to receive a real note card in the mail. Like with a stamp on it. Handwritten and all… It’s even more special if it’s also addressed by hand… And how about if it was personalized with a photo stamp to identify to sender? Even more charming.

PJ Greetings has a very unique offering:…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on November 11, 2011 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Back to School - Dorm Room Art Using Facebook and Twitter

Is your teen going off to college in another city or state? Are they already missing there 800 closest friends? Here are some great wall art that will keep you (if you are friends with them on Twitter or Facebook) and their friends close.…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on August 13, 2011 at 7:34pm — No Comments

Stylish Trash Bags? Designerliner

Picture your beautiful bathroom that you have just lovingly freshened up with some new towels, bath mat and cute accessories. Then you take one look a your new waste basket and it’s draped with the ugly, ill-fitting shopping bag with handles. Ok, so you get points for re-using but still, it’s not a pretty sight and…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on August 10, 2011 at 7:51pm — No Comments

10 Party Building Blocks

By Tara Riceberg, Guest Contributor – Party Planning & Entertaining

You couldn’t erect a home without a strong foundation, so why would you host a party without the same attention to detail and substance? First, you must determine the theme. Try to be specific. Instead of Halloween go with antebellum Gothic. A baby shower becomes Lions, Tigers, and Twins, Oh My! Next, make your…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on May 2, 2011 at 5:31pm — No Comments

9 Party Decorating Tips - Take it to the Next Level

Last week, my daughter Thea and I were invited by Party City to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to attend a four-day/eight-parties weekend extravaganza. The sponsored series of events included attending a Football Kickoff Party, a Baby Shower, a Carnival, a Spongebob Birthday Party, a Rock Star Party, a Halloween Party, an Oscar Worthy Movie Night and a Girls Night-In Party. Whew, I am exhausted but…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on March 25, 2011 at 12:41pm — No Comments

DIY On-Demand Marketplace for Designers (and the rest of us)

There was a day when designers, artists and other creatives were limited to the Zazzle and CafePress marketplaces to offer their creations on demand. But today, previously unattainable production processes have now become available for many types of designs. Technology is to…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on February 16, 2011 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Valentina Ramos - Gifted Illustrator

How befitting that, today, Valentine’s Day, I would choose to tell you about a wonderful and playful illustrator by the name of Valentina. I thought I’d pay her homage on this day meant for lovers as I have a mad crush on her work, which is, in fact, a tribute to a true love for life.

You want to pay attention here, because I’m quite sure that we will be seeing…

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Added by The Succulent Wife on February 14, 2011 at 6:08pm — No Comments