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ING Direct is famous for being truly digital — not having brick-and-mortar stores and offering paperless accounts. However, it seems it has succumbed to its customers' needs and is offering the option for ING account holders to use paper checks. Although paper-check payments are slowly being phased out as banking becomes more digital, checks still make up less than 25 percent of non-cash Read more
Yesterday the Awl ran a hilarious story that explains how to split a check at a restaurant when dining in a large group. The writer offered two suggestions: if you're under the age of 25, it's OK to split the bill based on exactly what you ordered, but if you're over 25 years old, you should be an adult about it and split it evenly by the number of people dining. No matter what your age, I'm sure Read more
This Christmas my little sister gifted me a fabulous new wallet, which came with a matching checkbook cover. When I saw it I giggled, and my dad immediately said, "Hey! I want that. I'm the only one around here who writes checks anymore!" For the most part, he was right. I write a check for my rent, and select utilities (like garbage and water), but I pay the rest of my bills online and use my Read more
Blame it on the retro costuming of Mad Men, but I'm seeing checkered patterns everywhere these days. Checks look great on copywriter Peggy Olson, and I have a feeling they'd look fab in your home as well. Want to add some retro flair to your home with traditional checked patterns? I've found both subtle and not-so-subtle checkered patterns for your home-decorating pleasure. See them when Read more
Flor tiles have always seemed casual to me, modern and piecemealed as they are. The new Sitting Pretty Rug ($374.70 for 8x10), though, looks striking and fresh in this formal living room. No, it's not a stuffy Persian import, but step onto its brilliant orange-and-pink stripe pattern and you'll feel like you're somewhere. On the other hand, it would look just at home with a bean bag chair and a Read more
Houndstooth n. (Also referred to as checks). A square design, usually woven into fabric, but may be printed. Design squares of alternating colors, usually one square is white. The pattern made a frequent appearance on fabrics designed in the 1930s through to the 1970s. Houndstooth is commonly used for suiting, especially jackets/blazers. Get this Delia's Sienna Jacket, on sale for $20. Read more
The 65th Cannes Film Festival is underway, with stars stepping out for glamorous events each day. Brad Pitt hit the red carpet looking hot in a classic tux while Diane Kruger emerged in a white feathered Nina Ricci gown for the premiere of Killing Them Softly with Joshua Jackson. Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst linked up for the On the Road photocall and Robert Pattinson hit the red carpet Read more
We have been counting the days until Wes Anderson's film Moonrise Kingdom hits theaters, and we are so happy we don't have to wait any longer. The dreamy 1960s aesthetic caught our eye from the first glimpses of the trailer, and all of their sweet camping gear got us thinking. In honor of the film's release, we've pulled some beautiful products that can make your next camping trip a little more Read more
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Robert Pattinson premiered Cosmopolis at the Cannes Film Festival Friday night, and just as he supported girlfriend Kristen Stewart at her movie screening on Wednesday, Kristen showed up in support of her man! Check out video from the eventful red carpet in today's PopSugar Rush. Read more
