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Emily's Post: Neon!

Unless you've spent the last six months or so under a rock, you're well aware that neon is a huge trend. While I have been prone to dismiss the idea of "trends" (pshh, my tastes are not determined by popular opinion), they are rather useful, to my mind, in two ways.Trends create a sudden flood of thematically-similar products into the marketplace, which can awaken an appreciation for an aesthetic...

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New to the Shop: Amy Butler Bags

More than any other time of year, summer is when I find myself yearning for a fun new bag. My wardrobe is lighter and brighter, and suddenly the purses I loved all fall and winter seem burdensome and boring. If you're suffering from the same sartorial malaise, I invite you to lay your weary eyes on these beauties. Designed by Ohio's own Amy Butler, these organic cotton bags explore a modern...

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New to the Shop: Christina Stankard Jewelry

 Last week brought some delicate yet stunning new jewelry to the shop. Incorporating pearls, sapphires and chalcedony, Christina Stankard creates bright earrings and luminous necklaces. All pieces are handmade in her Brooklyn studio -- we imagine it must be filled with natural light, to inspire such ethereal pieces. To see a gallery of her work, check out her website. To adorn yourself with these...

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To Greet or Not to Greet: How to Write a Valentine

  More than any other time of year, it is as Valentine's Day nears that we most often hear this question: "What does it say on the inside of the card?"Most often, the answer is "Nothing!"  Victoria Smith It seems that many have come to expect (and rely on) an interior greeting in their cards, a message meant to suit a myriad of occasions and relationships. But -- and I'd love to hear some feedback on...

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