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The beauty of Nordstrom Rack can also be seen as one of its setbacks. The retailer's inventory of discounted goods from a seemingly endless list of brands is so vast that it can wear out the most fervent of online shoppers. But, instead of succumbing to its bottomless-sale pit, we decided to embrace it. Making the most of the site's savvy "Best Value" filter, we curated a hit-list of the most desirable deals on favorites from the likes of Everlane to Cole Haan and beyond. Although lackadaisically perusing those IRL aisles or clicking hours away online is definitely its own...

  Today's sewing project proved that I am a sewing maniac.  As if you didn't already know!  There have been a number of things over the years, fabric hoarding, getting insanely excited about sewing gear notions & patterns and well, this blog, that all pointed in that direction....but this latest one confirmed it for me.  My littlest one's first birthday outfit:   A sweet little dirndl-style knit dress covered in cute colorful ponies and coordinating French terry leggings.     I got the brainstorm to do it the day before her family party.  I realized she didn't have a little...

As more and more visitors escaping frigid temps and unrelenting winter weather flee to Miami, we continue to update our COVID safe dining guide. Many friends and followers have asked me my opinion about what restaurants I have felt comfortable going to that have good food, good service and still feel like a fun night out. All have QR code or disposable menus, outdoor socially distanced seating, require masks except when eating or drinking, and chef/owners and servers who are serious about social distancing and following CDC protocols. I respect that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and what...

s A Times investigation finds that the nonprofit HFPA regularly issues substantial payments to its members in ways that some experts say could skirt IRS guidelines.

s Fashion Month is in full swing, folks—virtually, that is. There are still some brands doing ~intimate, exclusive~ shows and presentations in person, but most are following the rules and keeping their collections online. Some might say this kind of kills the fashion week magic and TBH, they’d be right. That said, there are certainly a few memorable moments from London’s Autumn/Winter 2021 Fashion Week to celebrate. Flipping through photos of each and every look or watching a collection video just isn’t the same as seeing the clothes up close IRL, but we’re making due with what we’ve got, and...