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Archive for August 2011

Packing Tips

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With all of the travel I have been doing lately (both for work and for fun), I have really come to appreciate the art of efficient packing. Carrying on is key. So, I decided to revisit this post from The New York Times, 10 Days in a Carry On. Check out how this flight attendant... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 11, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Not your average birthday candle

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I recently spotted these Number Candleholders on BHLDN.com. While this primarily wedding-focused site is selling them as table numbers, I can’t help but think how cute they would be at a birthday party. Set in the middle of the table with small votives and short white floral arrangements, it would make an elegant yet fun... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 10, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Easy Summer Salad

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Tis the season for the impromptu BBQ. There is nothing better than capping off a hot summer day with an evening under the stars. Here is a recipe for an easy summer salad that is my go to side for last minute grilling. The recipe is simple and can easily be modified based on what... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 9, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Hydrangea Preservation

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I can never help myself when I see hydrangeas at the Farmers Market. The only problem is, once they are cut, they do not last very long at home in a vase. Last time I picked them up I got this great tip from the grower himself. He told me to singe the bottom of... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 8, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Dress Form Makeover

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I wanted to share a project that I completed last fall. I found this wrought iron dress form at the Randolph Antique Market for only $30, sanded it down and sprayed it with lacquer spray paint (two coats). The addition of a tiny bird (can find them at any craft store) gives it a bit... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 4, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Easy Lily Cleanup

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I thought I would reach back into the advice archives and resurrect this household tip. For easy removal of a flowers stamen (which can leave messy pollen everywhere), simply use a fork to pull them cleanly off. I use this trick on lilies, my favorite flower and it works like a charm!  
By Single Working Housewife,
August 3, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Picnic Inspiration

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My friends and I recently bought tickets to see Rufus Wainwright perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The show is at Chicago’s Ravinia, a gorgeous outdoor music venue north of the city. Picnics are welcome and I have not been able to stop thinking about all of the yummy gourmet possibilities. Here is some of... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 2, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Currently Coveting: Bake by Numbers Pie Plate

Currently Coveting: Bake by Numbers Pie Plate
I have never really been a baker, but this adorable pie plate from Anthropologie just might inspire me to attempt a summer strawberry rhubarb!
By Single Working Housewife,
August 1, 2011 at 9:53 am
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