I LOVE Trader Joe's. I used to drive 1 hour away to go about once every 2 months for years and years - now they opened 10 minutes away - heaven. They do not have everything I need on a weekly ba...

chocolate brown and ivory

Have you tried any of the Restoration Hardware Outlets? There is one in Wrentham, MA that I love...worth a try...

Ok - where does one buy macapuno coconut strings?

Ok - don't laugh, but there is a recipe for an almond cake on the back of the label of the "Solo" can of almond filling - and it is unbelievably delish - just dust with confectioners sugar - it is ...

My freezer staples are: Trader Joes Green Beans Jumbo shrimp uncooked for quick meals ginger root - keeps a long time and grates beautifully frozen pizza dough spinach...

And if you live in RI or around...they participate in the wonderful Foundry Sale at Christmastime and you can get their beautiful work for a nice discount - great way to start a collection or get g...

As I JUST took our highchair cover to be dry-cleaned for the 4th time - I would LOVE this chair. Why do they even make chairs that have covers that need to be dry cleaned anyway....if I don't win ...

LL Bean has a cottage bookcase both in horizontal and vertical - love it in porch blue - and very reasonably priced.