Cute Cuticles

Did you know that clipping your cuticles is a no-no?

They say that the more you trim and cut your cuticles, the faster they will build up. Cuticles should not be cut at all if it can be avoided. I have to admit, I have mine cut all the time. My cuticles were always healthy until I [...]

The Picnic Redefined

When was the last time you went on a picnic? For me it has been years. Well guess what, sorry, wicker, it was a nice run, but the new picnic belongs to post-consumer pulp that’s covered in hip and stylish prettiness. Enter Boxsal. Remember, Amy, my baby expert? Well, she and her sweet husband are [...]

Easy Bake for Adults

Patty cakes, patty cakes, bakers man, make me a cupcake, fast as you can.

Last month at the 2010 International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago everyone was swooning over the Babycakes Cupcake Maker.

The George Foreman-like appliance comes in bubblegum pink or buttercream yellow.

All you have to do is pour regular cake [...]

Seal It With A Stamp

Neat and organized correspondence has been a long time obsession for me. I love pretty handwriting, amazing paper products including patterned envelope liners and textured paper, beautiful custom stamps, the whole bit.  

Enter LetterGirl on ETSY. LetterGirl collects quotes, tries new recipes, has a very messy desk, drinks tea, sings along, avoids rollercoasters, and loves to check [...]

Welcome to Product Snob

Welcome to my new blog, Product Snob.

The idea of Product Snob came about when in one week I answered fifteen emails asking all sorts of things, like:

1.  Where should I go to dinner tonight with my friends? 2.  What is the best place to buy a LBD? 3.  Do you have someone you could recommend [...]