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Thanks to AV at Long Distance Loving for hosting Friday’s Fancies. It’s always a pleasure to participate.  I’m self employed and won’t be attending any office holiday parties, however I will be meeting friends for Holiday browsing and frothy cappuccinos. Express  Classic  Trench Coat,  Tiffany & Co  Wave Three row Bracelet,  Tiffany & Co Yours…

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I avoid shopping on Black Friday—I detest snarled parking lots and endless lines at the cash register;  however, I hope to find super savings on Cyber Monday. The Merona Collection Kiran Ponte  Dress is quite deceiving.   At first glance, the dress looks a bit plain, that is until you try it on—then you discover…

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Diva Wine Glasses

These striking ruby red wine glasses and water tumbler (aptly named Diva) will bring drama and glamour to your dining room table. The cased handcrafted crystal glasses, manufactured by Carl Rotter, are comprised of two layers of mouthblown glass: a clear layer over a colored layer.  Then the glass is refined by cutting, engraving, and…

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Jacqueline Kennedy: Life with JFK

In an  ABC News  exclusive, Diane Sawyer will anchor a 20/20  special set to air in September, in which  Jacqueline Kennedy  provides an oral history  about  the early days  on  the  campaign trail,  historic events during  JFK’s  presidency, family and married  life in the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy, whose glamour and grace, defined an era, sat…

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Sèvre-Inspired Floral Tote

While browsing in the museum store at The Getty, I discovered this handsome and lovely floral tote.  The floral art is adapted from a porcelain plaque made circa 1783 by the Royal Manufactory of Sèvres in France.  The plaque is on display at the Frick Collection in New York City.  To order, click here and…

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