Tuesday, 27 December 2011

Navigating the Winter Boot Wonderland


Navigating the Winter Boot Wonderland
How to Find Footwear that Merges Comfort, Practicality and Style
It's always a problem in winter weather: How can you keep your feet warm? Your favorite fall leather boots are too slippery, shoes are too chilly, and sporting-goods stores are a mystery containing a million choices. We headed to Colorado, the home of chic winter wear, for some expert advice on how to choose cool-season footwear that's equal parts practical and stylish... Read More

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Decorate the Table for New Year's Eve

Champagne toasts, midnight kisses and the countdown to the dropping of the ball are just a few elements to a successful New Year's Eve party. The holiday atmosphere is buzzing around the new year and your party is the perfect excuse to go all out with your table decorations. Your guests will think you spent months planning every tiny detail of the tablescapes you use to ring in the new year. In reality you can create glamorous dinner table décor... Read More


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8 Easy Organization Tips
Winter Dinner Party Ideas
Keep Your House Clean
Dinner Party Table Favors
 

Tempting Trays: Festive Party Food
Rise and Dine: Crowd-Pleasing Breakfasts
12 Days of Decadent Desserts
Procrastinator's Guide to Holiday Entertaining
 

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Buying a Home: Needs vs. Wants
When Is the Right Time to Buy?
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Monday, 26 December 2011

When Good Food Goes Bad: 12 Rotten Food Signs


When Good Food Goes Bad: 12 Rotten Food Signs

Different foods go bad at different rates, and in different ways. Most of us rely on expiration dates as our early warning system, while others place their trust in their olfactory sense, convinced that the nose knows best. While chemists are working on developing a "dipstick" test that will immediately detect disease-causing bacteria in foods, for now the safest bet is to stick to the adage, "When in doubt, throw it out." If you're on the fence about the freshness of a particular food, the last thing you want to try is a taste test, because a single bite of rancid repast could land you in the hospital... Read More

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8 Easy Organization Tips
Winter Dinner Party Ideas
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Tempting Trays: Festive Party Food
Rise and Dine: Crowd-Pleasing Breakfasts
12 Days of Decadent Desserts
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Sunday, 25 December 2011

Color Coverage: Red


Color Coverage: Red
Red, Set, Go: Fall Fashion Is Made in This Shade
Through the centuries, red has symbolized power, prestige, love and passion. In some Asian countries, red portends good fortune and prosperity. In Western cultures, it brings to mind passion and love, evidenced in everything from Valentine’s Day hearts to crimson-saturated national flags. In fashion, red can be the statement color on a face, in a garment or in an entire ensemble. It’s certainly showing up in bold new ways among the looks forecast for Fall 2011. Although New York Fashion Week runways forecast what should be a veritable red tide for spring, this fall also promises to glow with the hue. Jeans and trousers, casual shoes and jewelry are the color’s latest hot spots, while the red lip, heel and statement bag forge ahead, popular as ever... Read More

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People who purchase Christmas décor each year can add quite a bit of expense to an already expensive tradition. Rather than buying yet another string of lights -- possibly pushing the electric bill higher -- or paying for pricey, mass-produced decorations that you are likely to encounter in as many homes as you visit during the holidays, this year make your own. You may or may not save money, but you will certainly provide a project that the family can... Read More


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Saturday, 24 December 2011

Take Better Smart Phone Photos


Take Better Smart Phone Photos

Savor the season with awesome smartphone picks. Find out how... Read More

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