What's a girl to do when she's on the road and she: a) is craving chocolate b) breaks a nail c) pops a button d) gets a flat tire e) all of the above She breaks out her Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit! The girly lunchbox style kit is...
By Kathy Schultz | May 26, 2006
What's the first thing you do when you start organizing a room (or garage, or kitchen)? You shop for all those cool organizer drawers, racks, hooks, baskets, etc. Right? Wrong! You pick up Laura Leist's book, "Eliminate Chaos" ($19.95, published by Sasquatch Books, May 2006) and take a step-by-step...
By Kathy Schultz | May 24, 2006
Comfort and style aside, the clever flip-flops have a built-in bottle opener. Thirsty? Just whip off the old flip-flop and open a brew—or a soda. The church key opener is recessed in the sole. Technical fabric makes the nubuck/neoprene upper water-friendly and the contoured foot-bed keeps your feet comfy on sand, soil or concrete.
By Kathy Schultz | May 19, 2006
Looking for a new look for spring? Expert makeup artist Troy Kendal will not only give you a fresh makeover but teach you cosmetic techniques to bring your look into the 21st century.
By Kathy Schultz | May 18, 2006
If they don't become beauty school drop-outs, they get to build their clientele in the groovy Vain salon and boutique, working for cheap. The program is ongoing, and staff members say there's usually at least one apprentice around.
By Katherine Sather | May 17, 2006
These cheery totes are practical for almost any outing, whether it's a day picnic with the kids or hauling work projects. Hedy Anderson, an on-the-go woman and mother, has road-tested and fine-tuned her bags, designing a perfect, washable go-anywhere tote that also scores high in the cute category. She...
By Kathy Schultz | May 12, 2006
When Ashley Baker began gardening in earnest, she wanted her basic tools within reach. And she wanted cute. So she made her own pocketed garden apron. Then she made them for friends. Now she makes them for other girls who want a little style while they garden.
By Kathy Schultz | May 11, 2006
Don't want to wear a clunky watch with your cocktail dress? Tutu timepieces are perfect for those special events when time-telling is handy but a watch might clash with your classy ensemble. The fancy, bandless timepiece comes in four styles: round or square shaped, with mother of pearl face and ringed with Swarovski crystals. It has a sturdy clasp that grabs the lining of your evening bag or can be attached to a belt, necklace, or Day-timer.
By Kathy Schultz | May 5, 2006
With company coming, I decided to break down and buy new towels. Yes, I hear you yawning. But Nandina towels are amazing. The fiber is a combination of bamboo and organic cotton creating a powdery soft fabric much like a combination of silk and cashmere. They're so soft. And...
By Kathy Schultz | May 3, 2006
HANK DREW This sweet bracelet says it all--and quite simply--for Mother's Day on May 14. The sterling silver bracelet by local jewelry designer Kelley Reese features a brushed silver circle (a symbol of harmony) hand-stamped with XOXOX, a reminder that your hugs and kisses are always with the wearer....
By Kathy Schultz | April 28, 2006
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