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May.07.2013
"You can have another cookie honey -- they are healthy for you. We made them with eggs."
"Quirky reasoning, Mom," I thought.
But we did make them together (baking was one of our passions) and, it's true, they were made with eggs that we picked ourselves from the chicken house on the farm I grew...
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Apr.01.2013
“I’d like to rent the house, and I’d really like the fish with it”
The fish, un-named at the moment was a big orange goldfish looking fish who was very interested in me, looked hungry, and maybe a little pissed off .
I was told by the landlord that the fish was about 9 years old, and that...
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Mar.18.2013
Springing forward this month, we're reminded that our internal clocks are now in forward motion. Cold winter temperatures are replaced by a sudden warm spell, then shift back again, and we are left wondering what to wear.
It makes a person want to jump on a plane and get away for some swim, sun...
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Jan.25.2013
Women armed themselves with spikes and studs during much of the fall/winter 2012 season. Not for protection, but for fashion. (But be careful if you get too close to the tip of a spiked shoe...)
The glamorous world of fashion has been taking some cues from the 1980s punk-rock styles worn by many...
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Dec.03.2012
The gifting season is here, and it's the perfect time to find unique, quality gifts made by creative local artisans. Support the local talent around you and shop small.
Here are a few suggestions to make your gift giving special for the special people in your life:
Scarves -- One Size Fits All A...
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Oct.05.2012
We're all familiar with the pink ribbon, which symbolizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wearing the pink ribbon and the color pink in general this month helps us to express solidarity and offer moral support to our sisters and friends with breast cancer.
As "the color of love," pink reminds us...
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Sep.17.2012
Autumn is a season when spectacular color is everywhere. Nature especially enjoys showing off what it's capable of in the fall. The tones in the trees make me want to stop and notice just how many colors can be in one leaf. I love color and love using it -- hope you do, too.
With that in mind,...
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Aug.21.2012
For those of us who feel that living in our swimsuit at the beach might be a good plan to beat the heat (100 degree temperatures, anyone?), here are a few ways to make that idea a fashion statement for fall -- while using a bit of pin-up sensibility. After all, your legs look great from all...
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Aug.10.2012
Seasons change. But it's nice to know you can always wear your favorite go-to basics in any season. As summer winds down and fall creeps in, adding some new versatile basic pieces to your wardrobe makes your life a little less complicated.
The Simple T (shown). What could be better than a simple...
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Jul.17.2012
It's not just a white dress anymore. Wedding dresses are inspired by the uniquely beautiful women who wear them.
Today, women are making new and different choices in what they choose to wear for the most romantic day of their life, their wedding ceremony. While the traditional white dress will...
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Jul.17.2012
You're getting married and friends and family members all seem to have opinions about what you should wear and how to plan everything. How do you accommodate tradition and the opinion of loved ones while satisfying yourself with the dress you want for your wedding?
The modern bride has so many...
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Feb.10.2012
What makes you blush? A text from your lover, a glance, a touch, a passionate kiss? The excitement, mystery, and romance is all part of falling in love. And Valentine's Day -- indeed all of February -- is for lovers.
My ideas for putting love (and the color and symbols of love) into your life...
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Jan.04.2012
I overheard a woman at a dinner party once say, "Put it on the table, I'll deal with it later." And while we may have said that very thing ourselves this holiday season, as we shared our social selves with friends, family, food, libations, we may now look in the mirror and say, "Does this...
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Dec.14.2011
Its getting cold out there!
Even if you don't live in the snowy regions, a drop in temperature can send shivers up your spine. And not in a good way.
My best buddy Greta gets shivery herself on chilly mornings and evenings. I personally get woken up by my very cute and athletic dog that wants to...
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Dec.02.2011
The holidays are here. And figuring out how to dress for every occasion -- be it the office party or the after-hours bash -- can be baffling. In an effort to look beautiful and be eco-conscious, I'd like to suggest some makeover tips for the season. I would bet that there are items in your...
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About Deborah
For the fashion forward and style savvy, it’s not always easy being green. But the couture-inspired creations of Deborah Lindquist are changing all that. As one of LA’s most sought after environmentally-conscious designers, Deborah creates exquisite apparel...