Ahhh – November has just begun and it’s already time to start planning for the holidays. I heard that Colin Cowie was going to be showcasing his new products on HSN today and, as expected, he does not disappoint. Here are a few things that have me “obsessed”… Colin Cowie Holiday Pics for HSN – 2011 by cookinginstilettos on polyvore.com 1. I’m hearing that “Purple is the New Peacock” lately and, of course, Colin is right on trend. I’m {Read More}
Sale Alert: Villeroy & Boch – Buy One Get One Free…
I was visiting the local Bloomies yesterday and lo and behold, Villeroy & Boch New Wave china is Buy One Get One Free. Now THAT is a deal… Many thanks to Debra and Luis at the Millenia Mall for the scoop. On a related note, I also got a Calphalon Double Boiler for $79.99. Now what a deal THAT was. There’s tons more on sale so you need to see it to believe it. The sale is good through end {Read More}
Using the “Good Dishes”…

Remember when you were growing up and you were told “No, don’t use those dishes – we’re using the ‘Good Dishes’” and you handled them with the utmost care. I have to confess, I never invested in “Good Dishes” and, yes, my dinnerware was a bit worse for wear – especially when I would have to photograph everything. The plates I had were from when I first moved here to Orlando about 6 years ago, well worn, scratched and worse {Read More}



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