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As usual, I was lured in by an ad on Facebook. FB really has my number. But this time, I don’t feel bad about it. Aid Through Trade is an organization that sells Fair Trade jewelry made by a team of about 200 women in Nepal that gives back to those women. Here’s the story …
Around 10 years ago or maybe even a little longer ago, my two aunts and I went to an exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum. That was before my older aunt developed dementia. We enjoyed the art and a casual lunch, and before we left we ended up, of course, at the PEM Museum Shop. …
What in heaven’s name is wrong with me? I don’t seem to have good judgement at all. I succumb to the siren’s song of ads from unknown retailers that I see on Facebook all the time. But maybe, just maybe, I’ve finally learned my lesson. Cheap Sandals That Didn’t Fit and Smelled Bad In August, …
When it comes to the big gifts, you know what you want to spend your hard earned money on. So you don’t really need ideas from me on that. Except one thing. If you have thick hair that’s time consuming to dry, consider asking for the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (reviewed here). It has cut …
Several months ago, another ad on Facebook caught my eye. (What else is new, you say!) The cutest cherry stud earrings made from red and green crystals. So adorable. I have a thing for cherries. They were from a brand I was unfamiliar with: Ann Voyage. I checked out the website, and they’re a Canadian …
I had been saving my Sephora points for quite a while. With the exception of the purse size Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Body Cream that I wrote about last week (here), there haven’t been any beauty products among the choices that I really wanted. I accumulated about 1700 points. About a month ago, I …
The beauty blogger, Jen from My Beauty Bunny, posted a photo of herself wearing a fabulous black necklace. I had never seen anything like it. It had flourishes and curlicues, and it was fabulous in a baroque, Steampunk way. I asked her where she got it, but she said her husband gave it to her …
I’m a day late and a dollar short. When I wrote this yesterday – Thursday – it was National Handbag Day. So I thought I’d share my handbag bargain for Fall that I scored at Macy’s last week. When I was in the store the week before, I strolled through the bag department, and my …
I was probably the only woman in the world who had never owned a Kate Spade bag (I do have a wallet though). Even though she had sold the company well before she died, I felt like I needed one of the KS bags. When I got an email from the Kate Spade website announcing …
I’m so glad that pearls have made a comeback. They may not always be used in the traditional strand, but instead pearls of all types are used in casual, affordable jewelry. I’ve been wearing my signature pearl studs for decades. I think they’re perfect for everyday. They always look neat and pretty. They go with …
Happy Valentine’s Day! I may have done a similar post a few years ago, but my heart collection has grown since then. I’m not exactly sure when I started collecting heart-shaped or heart-imprinted things, but it was a long time ago. Today, I’m doing a Valentine’s Show & Tell, lol. Showing how my heart collection …
Every year, I try to remember to take advantage of the Winter Clearance Sale at Sand Castles, a cute clothing, accessories and gift boutique in scenic, oceanside Rockport MA. It takes place after Christmas in January and February to make room for the summer merchandise that’s their bread and butter during the tourist season. In …
Gimme all the bling! I have always loved jewelry probably since I was born. I have a lot of jewelry of all kinds, and I try to mix it up and wear all of it. Anything new and shiny or sparkly always catches my eye. And at holiday time, jewelry is always on my gift …
I heard the siren song of a discount shopping site that showed up in my Facebook feed. I had followed them previously, but something made me unsubscribe several months ago. They didn’t give up because there was their ad again calling to me. What caught my eye was an embroidered bag. I love embroidery. In …
Today is a rather gloomy, drab day especially after the wonderful sunshine and cooler temperatures of yesterday. The perfect day to show you the colorful and cute crossbody that I bought during our trip to Savannah. Last year, I noticed several colorful leather purses at the museum shop at the Museum of Fine Arts in …