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Shopping List Love

Why shouldn’t your weekly shopping list be beautifully typeset and chicly designed?    ... Read more »

By Single Working Housewife,
December 27, 2011 at 8:09 pm

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Holiday Centerpiece

This year I was inspired to use my glassware in a holiday centerpiece for my dining room table. I bought these snow covered evergreen trees (you can find them at most craft stores) and then used various sized wine glasses and a champagne flute to showcase them. I pulled three candle holders from the living... Read more »

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December 6, 2011 at 8:00 am

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Gift Idea: USB Tulip Hub

Here is a great holiday gift idea for your coworker or your company’s secret santa or yankee swap. It’s an adorable USB hub that will bring a little Springtime to someone’s desk... Read more »

By Single Working Housewife,
December 5, 2011 at 8:00 am

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Coffee Joulies

I recently came across an article about Coffee Joulies, stainless steel “coffee beans”, that keep your coffee warm. I had seen electric mug warmers before, but if your workday is anything like mine, you are rarely at your desk long enough for it to work. These beans (1 per 4oz of coffee), when placed in... Read more »

By Single Working Housewife,
December 1, 2011 at 8:00 am

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