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Design Steals: September Splurge vs. Steal

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Style Steals: September Splurge vs. Steal Turn on your JavaScript to view content Ladylike Handbags Splurge: Ben-Amun Large Circle Earrings, $220   Turn on your JavaScript to view content Turn on your JavaScript to view content Embroidered Mules Splurge: Dolce Vita Harmony Embellished Loafer Mule, $129.95 Save: Sugarfix by BaubleBar Gold Hoop Earrings, $9.99  What fall tendencies are you … [Read more...]

As you age does your taste in wine change?

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White wines, anything from Garganega blends from the Veneto to Verdicchio, whites from Campania or Alto Adige. Crisp, higher acid, but freshness. More than an experience of a beverage. Hey, I still have those moments when I get in front of greatness and sip from the chalice; I have not become immune to those experiences. But the days of launching a magnum of 1911 Chateau Lafite to go with BBQ … [Read more...]

5 Quick Tips for Entertaining this Labor Day Plus what you should be drinking!

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Let us know if you have a hot tip! Leave us a comment or reach us out online. We’re listening. BATCH BATCH BATCH! What’s easier than measuring out cocktails with your measuring cups? Nothing. Bring a punch bowl out–it’s festive. In case you’ve got the time, or bottle up some cocktails. The point is that you want to make being in your guests, and the party easy … [Read more...]

Coconuts for Coconuts (And Rum)

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Fortunately, most grocery stores carry young coconuts (at least once in a while), so it’s easy to bring home the tropics and enjoy one of the planet’s simplest & tastiest tiki cocktials.   I really like a rummy coconut with Appleton Reserve Signature Reserve Rum, though  feel free to experiment with your favorite rums, I’m convinced there are a lot of other delicious … [Read more...]

#JustAskLo: I Dumped My Boyfriend But I Want Him Back — Help!

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#JustAskLo: I Dumped My Boyfriend But I Want Him Back — Help! [embedded material] Look what you made me do, look what you made me do. If you know someone that may like this video, discuss it with them! Want to throw me a bone and subscribe to my YT station? Have a Q yourself? Slide into my DMs on Instagramright here. Published at Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:03:41 +0000 FUCK, T. SWIFT … [Read more...]

10 Year Anniversary!

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10 Year Anniversary! { I remember what an exciting day it was to have an open bakery store front! It was an exhausting time, because our bakery had been such a long time coming but one filled with celebration. I thought in honor of 10 years, I would pick at 10 articles which were memorable or otherwise favorites of mine throughout the years. When I set out to select 10, many more articles … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas My daughter asked if she could have a rainbow party for her 5th birthday this year, so I immediately got onto Pinterest and searched for “Rainbow Birthdays.” Many of these were filled with cakes, jelly beans, lollipops, jello, and skittles made with artificial dyes. This was just not going to be fine with me! Did you know that … [Read more...]

The LC.com Edit

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XO Team LC 4.  LC Lauren Conrad Azalea Women’s High Heel Sandals, $39.99 If there is one texture that I’m loving for the upcoming season, it has to be velvet. I can already see these heeled shoes being my go-to for soirees that are festive and celebrations. Plus how cute is the bow? I’m smitten. Shop This Story… Turn on your JavaScript to see content Photos: … [Read more...]