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Monthly Archives: December 2010
A ‘Rare’ Christmas Miracle
Gozamos December 24, 2010 It’s Christmas time. It’s the one time of year that sugar-coated, glurge-fest movies are on every channel. They’re hallmarks of compassion and humanity where last minute miracles are not only expected, they’re required. You’re supposed to … Continue reading
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Last Look: Lifestyle Section
Gozamos December 22, 2010 The year is drawing to a close and with it comes the inevitable nostalgic look back at the past year (and the scramble to find a kick ass New Year’s Eve outfit). In 2010, the Lifestyle … Continue reading
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Gift Guides 2010: The Animal Lover
Shelterrific December 20, 2010 I consider myself a comrade to all ani-pals. From tiny and scaly to huge and slobbery, I love all my four-legged friends. If it squeaks, sheds, or slithers, I want to cuddle it. Everyone has at … Continue reading
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The Lifestyle Section’s Winter Solstice Wish List
Gozamos December 20, 2010 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Love is flowing, fireplaces are roaring and cash registers are ringing. That annual winter solstice mating dance of gift giving and gift receiving is in full swing- the … Continue reading
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Steal This Idea: Bonsai Christmas Tree
Shelterrific December 14, 2010 Lately, I’ve been having a love affair with all things Japanese. I’ve been eating tons of imported candy, visiting the Elizabeth Hubert Malott Japanese garden at the Chicago Botanical Garden and (ever since Halloween) been watching … Continue reading
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Kinda Genius: Palace Stacking Tableware
Shelterrific December 13, 2010 Living in an apartment means never having to say you’re sorry for not having an enough space. Everything that lives in my tiny home has to either serve dual purposes or have some secret storage compartments … Continue reading
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Want it Now: Cats Attack! Scratching Post
Shelterrific December 13, 2010 Please all the cat ladies and feline fans on your gift list this year with Fred Flare’s Cats Attack! Scratching post . The clever cardboard design mimics an ambiguous Gotham- perfect for your pussycat to work … Continue reading
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Want it Now: Penguin Classics
Shelterrific December 10, 2010 There has been much ado about Penguin’s cloth bound, admittedly beautiful classic hardcover tomes in the blogosphere, but I’m much more interested in their re-released paperbacks . The new covers are colorful, bold and capture the … Continue reading
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Guys: Welcome to Our World
Chicago Tribune’s RedEye, December 8, 2010 The average male ego is taking a beating. From “Jersey Shore” to the Quileute Nation in the “Twilight” novels, it seems like everyone and his werewolf best friend has a set of six-pack … Continue reading
Post Off: What’s your Best Packing Tip?
Shelterrific December 2, 2010 If I had a super power, it would be the ability to pack perfectly for any trip. Winter wedding in the Bahamas? No problem. A month-long tour of Italy with a single carry on? Bring it. … Continue reading
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