July 2007 - Posts
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:06 AM
I can't believe it's already July 31st – summer really is sailing by! And just when I am finally getting into the swing of hosting bbqs without going overboard with too much fuss. These adorable (and reusable) sail boat tooth picks from thehomeport.com
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, July 30, 2007 11:02 AM
We're all looking for ways to keep our marriages exciting , but perhaps we need to think beyond the bedroom. Aside from romantic dinners and weekend getaways, another great -- and meaningful -- way to spend time with your spouse is to do some volunteer
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Filed under: Love/Sex
Posted by Nest Lori
Friday, July 27, 2007 8:31 PM
Often it feels like living an eco-conscious life is all about inconvenience and suffering (lugging your canvas bags to the grocery store, setting your AC at an earth-friendly 78 even on the hottest summer days) but in fact, sometimes doing things the
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Celeste
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 9:31 AM
It's my second anniversary this week (can't believe it) and I have to say we were both completely stumped shopping for presents. We're going out to a nice dinner so we said to not spend a lot of money on a gift (under $50). But it's hard to find something
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007 9:09 AM
I dream of having a dishwasher. I've learned that over-sudsing and poor rinsing can give you a bad reputation. My roommates have even banned me from sink duty. (I know, I shouldn't complain!) But if you do hand wash, then get this amazingly colorful drying
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, July 23, 2007 12:31 PM
Having people over can be an overwhelming and anxious filled event for a lot of us. Between preparing for the party, cleaning the house, selecting and cooking all the food, setting the table... there is also the question, " What do we do with everyone
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Filed under: Love/Sex
Posted by Knot Heather
Friday, July 20, 2007 6:06 PM
I’ve been a big product junkie since my teens, and my addiction to fancy lotions, potions and perfumes reached ridiculous levels in my 20s when I worked at a women’s magazine. As part of writing about products all day we were sent huge boxes of free ones
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Filed under: Beauty
Posted by Nest Celeste
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 5:48 PM
Ever find yourself in the middle of a project and think to yourself, “How am I ever going to actually get this done?” Well, I’ve hit that wall this past week in my New York City apartment search. The beginning of the search can be described simply as
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Filed under: Real Estate
Posted by Nest Caitlin
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:20 AM
For some reason I always end up with half of a recipe that I set out to make. And I blame this on my less-than-meticulous maneuvering between the cutting board and the pot. As silly as it sounds, my kitchen rug definitely deserves a cleaning (and a dumping)
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, July 16, 2007 10:52 AM
I'm in really big trouble with DH -- my shoes have taken over our apartment. I've got a pile by my bedside table, a bunch in the closet, a few near his side of the bed, and usually a random pair somewhere in the living room. In a genuine effort to keep
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Lori
Thursday, July 12, 2007 11:36 AM
When guests stay at our home, as our close friend did this past weekend, I like to make things feel as luxurious as possible. Plush bedding, deluxe soap (I love the Royal Jelly Treatment Soap from Giannarose.com , pictured here), that day’s newspaper,
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Riann
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 9:36 AM
My shower is in need of some serious recaulking (it's very mildewy). Since I'm no Mrs. Fix-It, my natural inclination is to call someone to come and recaulk and regrout the shower (there are a couple of tiles that need some TLC as well). One of my coworkers
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007 2:22 PM
I don't care what anyone says, handwritten notes and letters will never go out-of-style. I love sending them and we all love receiving them. And I am pretty sure you'd all agree. Sometimes I stumble upon a card that is perfect for my BFF or suits my sis'
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Filed under: Decor Tricks
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, July 09, 2007 12:18 PM
One of my best friends, Autumn, sent over all of the pictures from her wedding this morning and it got me thinking. Do any of us ever wear those bridesmaid gowns again? I have a collection of gowns now taking up space in my closet and I'm not sure what
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Filed under: Beauty
Posted by Knot Heather
Thursday, July 05, 2007 12:45 PM
Yesterday my husband and I went to a BBQ on our friend’s roof-deck and had the yummiest burgers ever. Forget the fireworks in the sky—we had them going off in our mouths! What made them such standouts is how much flavor was packed into both the burger
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Filed under: Dinner
Posted by Nest Riann
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 11:20 AM
I think that the summertime is close behind Christmas when it comes to gift-giving season. Weekend trips, pool parties, bbqs– all the fun stuff. I'm definitely not complaining, trust me. But, of course I can't show up empty handed. And I really want to
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Filed under: Buying Guides
Posted by Nest Krissy
Monday, July 02, 2007 2:16 PM
If you and DH had to flee from your home in an instant, would you be ready? Living in NYC during 9/11, DH and I put together a "go bag," a pre-packed duffel chock full of emergency and first aid supplies, and put it in our front closet... and we haven't
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Filed under: Love/Sex
Posted by Nest Lori