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Interview with The Hemptress | October 25, 2010

Hemptress™, Inc. was created by design team Håkan and Arlene Nilsson. Hakan, originally from Sweden, comes from an advertising and marketing design background.  Arlene has been designing handbags since 2001, designing for various handbag companies including BCBG, Zina Eva, Rough Roses, Reveal Bags and others. I learned of The Hemptress  through the InStyle Magazine’s Independant Handbag Designer Awards.  Continue reading to learn more about these eco-friendly bags.

When did you launch The Hemptress?

We launched in January 2010.

When did you start designing handbags?

I started designing handbags in 2002, but I have always been a designer /artist in one way or another. I went … Read More »


 

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Holiday Vacations: Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, Jamaica | October 25, 2010

For many families, holiday vacations are a time-tested tradition. Whether piling into the mini-van and driving cross-country to grandma’s house or jetting across the Atlantic for a European getaway, it’s a challenge to plan fun and memorable trips for the entire family. This can be especially true when looking for more luxurious vacation spots—places where parents can relax and have fun with peace of mind.

Jamaica is a popular surf, sand and sun destination for family holidays. Franklyn D. Resort & Spa in Runaway Bay specializes in family vacations and caters to every member with age-specific activities and amenities. This boutique, … Read More »


 

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Cooking with Trader Joe’s: Beef Stew | October 25, 2010

It’s really comforting to warm up with a steaming bowl of stew on a cold fall night.

To make my stew especially flavorful, I like to add some red wine and a little steak sauce for that extra depth of flavor.  I also reserve green beans and add them at the end so that they remain tender-crisp and bright green, instead of mushy and dull.  Finally, a sprinkling of fresh herbs right before serving add a great punch of bright color and fresh flavor.
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Margarita Clutch by annie O. boutique | October 24, 2010

Margarita Clutch by annie O. boutique

The Margarita Clutch is both beautiful, unique, and functional. All pieces have been hand woven and embroidered, made by a women’s cooperative in Central Peru.

Material: Sheep’s Wool with Horn handles
Color: Black, Chocolate
Dimensions: 14” x 7.5”
Cotton Lining
Magnetic Closure

annie O boutique creates beautiful handbags, embroidered belts, scarves and other accessories using local materials which blend ancient techniques and contemporary design. We work with female cooperatives in remote parts of the world where women are often victims of domestic violence and/or live in impoverishment.

Available through World of Green.

Price: $130

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2010 Fall Must-Haves For Your Closet | October 22, 2010

What pieces do we recommend you have in your wardrobe for fall 2010? Check out International Image Consultant, Christie Ressel’s style advice!

Christie Ressel, International Image Consultant and Style Coach
Personal Power Image Consulting
In Fashion and Style

Christie is an image consultant and style expert that is regularly featured in the media and press across North America. She runs, “Personal Power Image Consulting” where she helps women feel more chic, stylish, and confident through her stylish personal and online style services.

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Braised Beef Bolognese | October 22, 2010

Braised Beef Bolognese

By Susan Nye

This recipe makes lots of delicious sauce, enough for a second pasta dinner.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

Olive oil

3 pounds London broil, cut about 2-inches thick

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

2 stalks of celery, chopped

1 pound mushrooms, sliced

Pinch of hot pepper flakes

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or 1 teaspoon dried

1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine

8 ounces penne (optional)

Garnish:  fresh chopped parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions:

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Vampish Dresses For Halloween | October 22, 2010

Before we all go Christmas mad there is one more event that many of us love to indulge in. Of course it is Halloween. This is the time we can dress up in some different clothes, have a party, and send the children off to annoy other adults apart from yourself.

With the world going Vampire mad recently it would seem appropriate to choose the vampire track for your Halloween madness. With the likes of Twilight and True Blood taking over our lives it is easy to gain inspiration. So what dresses are best for that vampire look?

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Greek Peak Mountain Resort: New York | October 21, 2010

Greek Peak Mountain Resort and Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark, located in New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes region, is a premier escape that has something for every member of the family.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort has been an upstate New York ski destination for over fifty years. In December 2009, they unveiled an amazing $11 million expansion that took the property from a local hotspot to a major attraction. The expansion included the grand Northwoods-style Hope Lake Lodge, Cascades Indoor Waterpark, three restaurants, an arcade, and Waterfalls Spa. Known as the ultimate “four seasons” escape, the multitude of cold … Read More »