Luxurious Sleeping

Born and raised in the small river town of Hannibal MO, famous for Mark Twain’s boyhood stories, Branché founder Donna Hinds’ childhood was every bit as colorful as these classic tales. Her vivid memories include playing Hide and Go Seek on horseback with her brothers and sister, she and her best friend Heidi packing [...]

A Gift from the Heart

How cute are these heart shaped, lavender filled sachets from Hable Construction?

This set of three lavender-filled sachets covered in 100% cotton canvas can be used for linen storage, luggage, or anywhere else that needs a boost of scent.

For just $30.oo you can be sure to steal someone’s heart.

Smile, [...]

Instant Relief

Aches and pains are instantly gone with this miracle oil.

Kwan Loong Oil is an effective topical pain relieving liquid.

This secret potion provides relief from aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, bruises and strains.

It is easy to apply over large body areas and is fast acting. [...]

The Chic Bandage

Thanks to my girl Lauren from Rock Paper Scissors I will never be out of style when I have a scrape and neither will you.

Introducing Dress-Up Band-Aids from Cynthia Rowley.  For $10.00 you get an assortment of bandages. Five 1 ½ in x 1 ½ (38.1 cm x 38.1 cm), Ten ¾ in x 3 [...]

Mix and Match

We were very fortunate to get most all of our formal china as wedding gifts. I recently set a goal for myself to actually use my china this year. One thing I still need for entertaining are chargers. My problem is the decision on what to get. Do I buy a set of really nice chargers?  Or do I go middle [...]

The Cheaters I Love

The situation becomes more clear each day as I struggle (while wearing my contacts) to read menus and other items with small print.

I am getting to the age where I may need what my mom calls “cheaters.” What on earth is this all about? Is it because I am in my “late” 30′s? [...]

One Fine Day

I am crazy about everything Irving and Fine.

Ikat, blockprint and hand embroidery from India, Central Asia and Turkey are some of the favored traditional textiles seen in Irving & Fine’s collection designed by textile designers Carolina Irving and Lisa Fine.

Irving & Fine’s kaftans, tunics, sari dresses, peasant blouses and Turkish coats have been [...]

Jill and her Kiln

If you’ve not seen this month’s House Beautiful then you are missing out. Featured in the Best of the Best section are ceramics by Jill Rosenwald. As soon as I saw the page, I knew I just had to check out her ETSY shop.

Jill Rosenwald works in a sunny downtown Boston studio [...]

Beach Breeze

As Summer comes slowly to an end, I cannot stop thinking about the beach.

It was just a few months ago that we were in Costa Rica and I’m now day dreaming about my next vacation.

One way to keep me hanging on until our next beach vacation is to lather in the Bobbi [...]

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Mirror, mirror on the wall, this season from Kate Spade is the best of them all.

Holy Moly! There is something happening over there in the halls of Kate Spade, this season has classically beautiful handbags and dresses to die for. The purple Jewelbox Briella Dress is mine as an inspiration to become stick skinny again. [...]