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Archive for February, 2012
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“Chique” Reads: Favorite Family Books
Luckily, we have raised two voracious readers in our house, so there are piles of books in every room. I don’t think a day has gone by in the last 9 years when we have not read a story before going to bed.…
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“Chique” Recipe: Fruit Facial Mask
Last night while cleaning up the kitchen after dinner, my mild case of OCD kicked in. I could not bear to look at the overripe brown bananas and the old avocado throwing off the balance of my fruit bowl. …
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“Chique” Gowns: Oscar Buzz
I must say, last night’s Academy Awards Show was a bit dull for my taste, but of course, I stayed up until the bitter end.…
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“Chique” Tip: Lip Service
My kitchen helpers were busy today mixing up homemade cosmetics. First, we whipped up a batch of Tea Tree & Eucalyptus Oil Lip Balm and then, immediately, started on a Brown Sugar Lip Scrub.…
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“Chique” Tip: Bedside Manner
I just recently read a post on Apartment Therapy about living with a dysfunctional nightstand. While “they” say to never work in bed, the reality is that most of us do find ourselves on the laptop or on the phone in our bedrooms.…
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“Chique” Brits: London Fashion Week
As some of you know, from my previous post, one of my favorite trends at NYFW was the presence of feathers and fur, which was also shown on the runways in London at McQ by Alexander McQueen and Mulberry.…
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“Chique” Tip: Hidden Gems in Hyde Park
This past Sunday, the boys & I went to the Hyde Park Art Center for our monthly visit to their Second Sunday event.…
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“Chique” Trend: Peplum
New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 may be in full swing but Spring is just around the corner. For many of us Midwestern Fashionista’s warm temperatures are still months away, but it is not too early to shop for those must have items.…
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“Chique” Tip: Feathers & Fur
As day three of NYFW comes to a close I am weighing in on my favorite looks to date. It is amazing to me how connected we have become, as I sit in the comfort of my own bed, I can virtually visit the runways. …
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“Chique” Craft: Melted Crayon Hearts
Over the last few weeks, I volunteered to help clean out the closet in PJ’s classroom. While organizing, boxing and sorting all the materials, I ran into a gigantic bin of old used crayons begging for someone to play with them.…
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“Chique” Recipe: Truffle & Parmesan Popcorn
Don’t tell anyone, but my secret is out. In the past I have been known to pop a bag of microwave popcorn. …
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“Chique” Art: Sentimental Silkscreen
Nearly 13 years ago when we bought our first house we barely had furniture, let alone art for the empty white walls.…