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Faux Fur – Top 5 Picks for Fall

Fall Fashion Forecast, Month One: September Let’s cut to the chase, this month I’m focusing on Faux Fur. Grrrr. What better way to get a jump on your autumn wardrobe than purchasing that staple piece of faux fur. Whether it be a coat, vest, bag, or pump, you’re gal here, and resident fashion expert (read:... Read more »

Retro Foods of the 60′s and 70′s!

Retro Foods of the 60’s and 70’s: A Trip Down Memory Lane! A while ago, in Beauty Flashback, I wrote about a few of the beauty products from my teenaged years that I just couldn’t forget, and from the amazing responses that came from Busy Bee readers, apparently they hadn’t forgotten those products (and more)... Read more »

How to Be a Fabulous Gift Giver

Tip of the Week: How to be a Fabulous Gift Giver! The desire to be a fabulous gift giver has been on my mind ever since last Thanksgiving when I started to compile my holiday shopping list. I wanted to shop and buy gifts, but what to buy? The presents that I wanted to give... Read more »

Trends in Decorating – Typography

The Typography Trend: Decorating with Letters and Numbers! When my husband and I first bought our current home, we had very little furniture and even less to hang on the walls! Graphic items, with dimension have always appealed to me and so I created wall groupings with some artwork, interspersed with wire, wood, metal and... Read more »

Fun Pantone Inspired Products

Fun Products Inspired by the Colors of Pantone! With the recent announcement of the Color of the Year for 2011, Honeysuckel, I thought that I’d take a look at some of the fun gifts inspired by these classic color charts! Mugs Choose your favorite shade from this assortment of ten colors! Or, an entire set... Read more »

Give a Child a Gift that Keeps Coming

Give a Child a Gift that Keeps Coming! At birthday and holiday time, the excitement of receiving a gift is often over as soon as the ribbons and wrapping paper are off! Recently, though, I’ve come across several ideas for “subscription” gifts – gifts that arrive each month, giving kids something to look forward to... Read more »

Fabulous Birthday Decorations and Accessories

Add Some Extra Fun to Your Next Birthday Party Celebration! If you were watching Busy Bee on the 10! Show this morning, below are the details on the fabulous birthday decorations and accessories that were featured! Happy Birthday Tablecloth Home a la mode, Happy Birthday Tablecloth, $28.99. (Enjoy 10% off with coupon code BUSYBEE!) It’s... Read more »

Fabulous Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Basics! We all want the gifts that we give to family and friends to reflect our personal style and to make the recipient feel special! And sometimes, it’s not the actual act of wrapping that’s the challenge, but having the necessary supplies on hand! Here’s a basic list of what you’ll need to... Read more »

Unique Wedding Ideas – Invitations, Bouquets, Cake Toppers, Favors and Guest Books

The Best Of Everything Wedding! Since my wedding in 1990, the world of weddings and the choices available to brides has grown into an overwhelming array! Where to start? Themes? Favors? Flowers? While this list definitely won’t cover all of your bridal needs, there were just a few wedding things that I loved and made... Read more »

Cocktails on the Patio!

Cocktails on the Patio! Celebrate the End of Summer with a Party for Your Adult Friends! This is how my husband and I end each summer – with a cocktail party in our backyard over Labor Day weekend! After a summer dedicated to my role as family “cruise director,” this party is a wonderful opportunity... Read more »