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Aug 15, 2007 -
First there were scented candles that smelled like food, and now I'm finding all sorts of cute candles that look good enough to eat.
My salivating began with this Point a la Ligne Macaroon Candle Set ($15), which is currently (and tragically) out of stock. But I've managed to find a smorgasbord of other yummy candles — from fruits and cookies to martinis and olives — that should satisfy any decorating taste.
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Feb 19, 2010 -
Use blue, gold, and white to decorate the dining room for a Greek dinner. Cover the table with a white cloth and set plates with an exotic, Greek-print on top. Serve the food on printed or gold platters and pour the cocktail into gold-trimmed goblets.
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Feb 08, 2010 -
It's common not to get enough sleep every so often, but if you're constantly depriving yourself of shut-eye, your body will soon let you know. According to Prevention magazine, here are five signs that you need more sleep.
Simple decisions stump you.
You're still hungry after eating all day.
You keep coming down with colds.
Weird things make you cry.
You've become a klutz.
If this sounds familiar, I have some suggestions on how to get the zzz's you need so read more
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Feb 01, 2010 -
Here's a post from OnSugar blog Apartmentalizing about her chic hotel stay in Cambodia:
After Hong Kong, we traipsed off to Cambodia, where the people were unbelievably warm and welcoming, the food was delicious and cheap, and the sites were beautiful! When we disembarked the plane in Siem Reap we were wowed by the small but beautiful airport (above). I mean, just look at that vaulted ceiling and lighting!
Then we vanned our way to Hotel de la Paix. Now, in a country where rooms can go for $5/night, we weren't sure whether spending many many multiples of that per night would be worth it. But Hotel de la Paix had come so highly recommended by so many people that we couldn't pass it up! And wow! RIGHT CHOICE!
Continue reading to see the hotel's interiors.
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Dec 18, 2009 -
Let your normal Christmas decorations be the background of your holiday happy hour. Turn the lights on the tree, light some candles, and play Christmas music.
Cover a buffet table with a festive cloth and plate the food on big chargers.
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Nov 20, 2009 -
When done properly, a table runner and tablecloth can both be used to create a harmonious and gorgeous table setting. Think of it like you would clothing: if one is patterned and textured, the other should be simple and plain. Here, a rich brown-velvet runner is placed on top of an elegant white cloth.
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Nov 13, 2009 -
When serving a bold and flavorful Thanksgiving dinner, the theme should carry over to the table setting. You don't need a tablecloth to add a sense of formality; a satin and embroidered runner is equally as festive. Set placemats in front of each chair and top with a shiny brown charger and white plate.
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Oct 30, 2009 -
It's easy to go all-out crazy with the decorations for a Halloween party. Think black rats, spiderwebs, glittery skulls, and hanging jack-o'-lanterns.
Throw in orange lights and lots of candles for spooky intimate lighting.
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Oct 28, 2009 -
Feeding a baby is one of the most natural, yet complicated parts of being a new parent. Constant fears often lurk in mama's head: Is my baby hungry? Am I feeding her enough?
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Oct 23, 2009 -
Black, white, and blood red are the colors that come to mind when I think of vampires and they're perfect for decorating a vampire party. Start by placing black candelabra with blood-dripping candles around the event location. Hang bats from the ceiling and stretch spider webs across the walls.
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