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Blog Crush: Miss Moss

January 21, 2011 Flotsam
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The blogosphere is a dangerous place for wandering eyes. My latest crush?  Diana over at Miss Moss.  Peeking into her world leaves me thinking, “Ah. Now I know what the super design-savvy people in South Africa are up to.”  And it’s strangely satisfying, because did not realize I wanted to know that on a daily [...]

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Introducing The Weekend Digest

January 15, 2011 Flotsam
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{This picture has absolutely nothing to do with the post, but I thought you’d like it.  It’s one of the many pieces of ephemera that came with the deed to our house, which used to be run as a charity vacation lodge for single working women. And now I have a sneaking suspicion I’v posted [...]

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Blog Crush: Rides a Bike

January 14, 2011 Flotsam

Ginger Rogers A photo blog about movie stars on bicycles? You had me at obscure-picture-of-James-Dean. Get in my Google Reader, you. Pier Angeline and James Dean You Know Who Eartha Kitt

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Breaks & Promises

December 28, 2010 Flotsam
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Via Adski Kafeteri’s LiveJournal Readers, please excuse a momentary pause in regular 5thjoy programming.  I’m taking a break this week for a little R&R with the Mr.  Come Monday I’ll be back at it with refilled wells and renewed vim and vigor. Do you press the recharge, assess and reset button after the holidays?  Are [...]

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5th Ave’s Holiday Windows, Part 2: Bergdorf’s Masterpieces

December 24, 2010 Flotsam

{Oscar de la Renta dress and cape.} {My favorite.  I could accessorize my whole house with the contents of this window.} {Judith Leiber minaudieres.} {Check out those peacock feather heels.}

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5th Ave’s Holiday Windows, Part 1

December 23, 2010 Flotsam
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{This Saks’ window had an unmistakable La Cité des Enfants Perdus vibe.} {Gaga is everywhere.} {Van Cleef & Arpels’ small wonder.} {Oh, the orchestra pit!} {Tiffany’s went fairytale.} {I’m looking for a chandelier like that for the drawing room.} {Paper lanterns printed as luggage at Louis Vuitton.} {Stay tuned tomorrow for Part 2: Bergdorf’s masterpieces.}

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Travel and Blog Changes

December 17, 2010 Flotsam
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{From Rock Candy via A Whole Lotta Love’s Pinterest.} Good mornin’, good mo-o-ooohrnin’!  I’m traveling today.  The Mr. and I get home this afternoon just in time to whip the house into shape, change clothes and pour fizzy drinks for our guests. I’m also joining Joanna of A Cup of Jo in her week-long No [...]

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LAVISH Takeaway: Design*Sponge’s 22 Tips For Tasteful Blog & Biz Promotion

December 13, 2010 Flotsam
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{There were people at Lavish, I swear.  Lots of ‘em.  But I couldn’t bear to shove a camera in their faces right after saying hi.  So instead, feast on the Rue Magazine party space styled by Anora Grey.} Happy Monday, dear readers.  This weekend I went to LAVISH, a conference for lifestyle bloggers.  I came [...]

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Friday Flotsam: Holiday Tunes

December 10, 2010 Flotsam
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{Our front door. As you can see I ran out of decorating steam (though we do like to keep the outside simple.} Today’s travel schedule, with its puny 30-minute blocks of free time, prevents the regularly-scheduled weekly dose of Flotsam. In its place, here are some of my favorite uncommon holiday tunes. I’m assuming you [...]

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Friday Flotsam: 25 Amazing Gift Guides

December 4, 2010 Flotsam
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Whether you’re hunting gifts for The Modern Gentleman or The English Eccentric, bloggers have your back. Here are the 25 best gift guides, according to yours truly and in no particular order. Happy shopping, happy weekend! P.S. Don’t forget to check back in bright and early Monday a.m. for my interview with Amy of ABCD [...]

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