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shopping
Everybody knows by now that reusable shopping bags are the way to go. But what about using them for gift wrapping.
It makes sense to put your gift inside a reusable shopping bag instead of a typical paper gift bag. With so many cool patterns on the market, your gift will looks sharp.
The Fall in New York motifs by RuMe look sophisticated. Three patterns and three solids compose each collection. 5th Ave, Greenwich and Hamptons are my favorites. The solid colors this fall are plum, mustard and espresso.
Keeping with the New York theme, Celadon and Keyboard from the Wall Street collection looks great too.
Come in Two Sizes
All patterns are available in regular and mini size. The regular size RuMe bags can hold 50 pounds. You can pack 40 tennis balls in a mini RuMe bag. The bag is water resistant and machine washable. The handles seems to be the right size; not too long, not too short.
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ALL occasions
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:32 PM | Feedback (0)
I just received my two sets of ECOBAGS Reusable Produce Bags I bought at Delight.com. They are well made. I am thrilled to try them. I am glad especially that I often have troubles opening the brand new plastic bags.
Responding to Normal Concerns
I am fully aware that they weigh more than plastic bags. But I am willing, for now, to not start a fight at the grocery store counter because each bag only weighs 1.2 ounces. At some point, the industry will adjust to this new trend. Some stores already did.
The cashier will have to open the bags to see the little code sticker on your produce. It is fairly easy to d. You can always tell them what you bought; cashiers often know the codes by heart.
The bags are best fit for transport when you are buying your fruits and vegetables. Owners of these bags say that the vegetables stay fresher on plastic bags. So maybe, you can keep a few of your old plastic bags on hand for storage. But you will still reduce considerably your consumption of plastic bags.
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TRENDS
HOSTESS gifts
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Friday, September 26, 2008 10:37 PM | Feedback (3)
This is an important moment in the life of a beloved blogger. Pam of housemartin opened her shop yesterday.
A Long Process
Pam prepped this opening for the last 2 years. I recalled the day she announced she found the place where to establish Ink & Peat.
I spotlighted her bouquets, made from home, several times last year. She is thrilled to do her floral creations from the store now.
Here are the first pictures from the inside of Ink & Peat. Her good taste and her style transcend in the visual merchandising. I imagine Ink & Peat will become a must-go destination in Portland. I am sure you will want to join me to wish Pam all the best.
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Learn more: Ink & Peat
Via: A store is born [housemartin]
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PARTY supplies
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Thursday, July 24, 2008 1:49 AM | Feedback (0)
I bought the Hook and Go Smart Cart a few weeks ago. It comes handy when I shop at the farmer’s market.
The Hook & Go works great but my quest for the perfect grocery cart is still on. This is why I am glad that the cute British grocery carts made by Rolser have found a North American distributor.
Better still for Canadians, the distributor is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. They have a Web site but you must call to place your order. Visit lifestylecart.com for more information. I do not know yet if I should try the 2-wheel Mountain Grocery Cart.
Features of all Rosler Grocery Carts
From the reviews I read so far, the 2 wheel model seems to work well going up and down the stairs. The Rosler Mountain cart gains a plus when I compared with my Hook and Go cart.
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ALL occasions
TRENDS
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:48 PM | Feedback (0)
Every time we go to the States, I must take a peek at Crate & Barrel. I typically need a ruse because my husband knows it will take me a while to walk around the store.
I brought back only a catalogue from all my visits. What about the cute home accessories or the nice tableware that I spotted? This is now a thing of the past.
I am thrilled. I just learned that the first Crate & Barrel store in Canada is scheduled to open in September 2008. This leaves me some time for making space on my cupboards.
My dear husband should write this down on his agenda: extend our stay in Toronto the next time we go to a FacebookCamp.
Green Cooking
By this time, it may be late for the fun green and white 50s retro print of the Farmers Market line. The multi-purpose lidded Garden Market Storage Bowls would add a nice touch to your buffet or summer table. The flat bottoms with a ring of gripping rubber of the Market Bowl Set come handing during the cooking preparation stage.
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COOKING tools
DINING
posted @ Monday, July 21, 2008 12:16 PM | Feedback (1)
I do not often talk about applications but this Facebook application is fun and well-done. Moreover, Praize'n'raze is produced by a talented team from Montreal.
The offices of Praized Media are on the same building than my company. I know the three owners because I met them at YulBiz and we hang in the small IT events around Montreal.
The CEO of Praized Media is no stranger to the blogosphere. I am talking about Harry Wakefield of MoCoLoco.com. It is a small world!
Before launching their main product, Praized Media created a Facebook application. Praize'n'raze was published a few days ago. But I must warn you that Praize'n'raze is quite addictive.
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OFF topics
posted @ Friday, July 04, 2008 1:58 AM | Feedback (1)
If you are a fan of Mud Australia ceramic dinnerware and you visit Sidney this summer, plan a stop at their first ever retail store.
The store is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
mud australia store
134 Edgecliff Road
Woollahra, nsw 2025, Australia
t 61 2 9389 5580
RELATED POST:
+ Handmade porcelain collection of Mud Australia
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TABLEWARE
DINING
posted @ Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:47 PM | Feedback (0)
If you ever visited Vancouver, you noticed that their residents love sports and outdoor living. Therefore, you would not be surprised that helping the environment is popular down there.
I applauded this initiative by the Commercial Drive Business Society. As advertisers, they are taking their responsibilities. Rather that sending the old banners to the landfills they are recycling them into reusable shopping bags.
The proceeds from the sales of the recycled banner shopping bags go toward the development of new green spaces in the neighborhood. The recycled Banner Shopping Bags are available in 2 sizes and 10 colors at participating retailers in Vancouver.
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Learn more: Banner Shopping Bags by Commercial Drive Business Society - price: $9.95 for small, $14.95
Via: Shopping district turns its own ad banners into bags [Springwise]
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ALL occasions
OFF topics
TRENDS
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Sunday, May 25, 2008 1:09 AM | Feedback (1)
While I visited the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmer's Market last March, I saw plenty of shoppers with a Hook & Go trolley. I took some pictures because I find them handy.
Needing More Than Reusable Shopping Bags
As many urban residents, I walk to do my grocery shopping. I shop European style, which means that I typically buy food for a day or two. When I find the time, I like to go to the farmer's market on weekdays to buy fresh produces.
As many of you, I carry a couple of reusable shopping bags on my handbag. But the weight added up quickly. The weight bothers me more since my injury. Since then, I wish for a functional foldable shopping cart.
When I shop in the neighborhood or at the farmer's market, I buy food for many stores. Having my own portable shopping cart will free up my hands.
Hook and Go Smart Cart
I dug up this morning the distributor of the model I saw at the San Francisco Ferry Building Farmer's Market. It is wonderful because the US retailer Hook and Go links to the international stores. Canadians, Europeans and British residents can buy this smart shopping cart online without having to deal with customs.
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COOKING tools
TRENDS
DINING
posted @ Friday, May 23, 2008 2:10 PM | Feedback (1)
I do not have kids but I watched closely the hip modern trend regarding baby gears. I think this trend illustrates well the desire of consumers to get the products they want.
Several hip baby brands and stores were founded by style-conscious parents who did not like what big chains are selling. It is also a sign that more people are not ready to give out style because they became parents. As a stylish living advocate, I am thrilled.
If you are attending a baby shower soon, you may want to check out the inventory of Quilt Baby. Founded by parents of two toddlers, Quilt Baby is an independent modern baby bedding and accessory company located in Asheville, North Carolina.
Practical Baby Gears with Modern Style
Quilt Baby provides high quality, practical products to style conscious parents. Their catalogue contains over 20 bold and fun patterns.
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BABY showers
ALL occasions
KIDS + BABY
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Sunday, March 30, 2008 1:26 PM | Feedback (2)
I love fashion and nice clothes. So I could not stop admiring these divine wedding dresses.
I wore a stylish ivory princess dress when I got married but if I was getting married this year, the hand-painted creations of Amarildine from Paris would be on the top of my list.
These front windows are artfully styled with crafted jewelries and accessories. To give you an idea, the hair and the bouquets were nicely done with white shredded paper.
If these gowns are not your style, Kleinfeld Bridal carries the largest selection of wedding dresses. And they carry their own exclusive collections created by designers around the world: London, Paris, Italy and Israel.
About Kleinfeld Bridal
Founded 60 years ago, Kleinfeld Bridal is an institution in Manhattan; they started in Brooklyn. Nearly 200 dedicated professionals, including on-site stylists and bridal consultants, and custom fitters, sewers, beaders, embroiderers and pressers can assist you. With the right fit, you will be the stunning bride walking down the aisle.
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FORMAL entertaining
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Monday, February 18, 2008 10:58 AM | Feedback (1)
I am going on a week-end gateway in Los Angeles with my husband Jerome. We are staying in Santa Monica. I visited LA once when I was 9 or 10 years old . I experienced the magic of Disneyland with my cousin and my parents.
We are open to suggestions about to do and see. So far our plans involve cruising on the famous streets of Beverly Hills, Malibu and Venice. Amongst other things I want to do some shopping and touring the Paul Getty Center.
Do you have any suggestions of places to eat, to go out at night and to shop? For my blog, I am looking for tableware, home décor and design stores. I am interested in stores that either have a unique retail concept or that are renowned for the products they carry.
What activities should I do? Any good restaurants to spot celebrities? Where to shop?
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Top photo credit: Santa Monica
Bottom photo credit: Santa Monica taken by hoveringdog on Flickr – beautiful picture with some reserved rights
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TRAVEL
posted @ Tuesday, January 08, 2008 1:15 PM | Feedback (3)