Category Archives: Gifts for Women

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolor

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Daisy B

Well, the holidays are here, and you girls know what that means:  Hug-hug, kiss-kiss … lip-prints for everyone!  You could save yourself some lipstick dollars and spare your friends (male and female!) the extra blush by finding yourself a lipcolor that … Continue reading →

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Sephora Snag-Free Hair Elastics

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Daisy B

I have long hair.  I play tennis.  I practice yoga.  I go to brunch.  I need my hair not to be a mess.  I need . . . a PONYTAIL!   But where, oh where, is that ponytail holder I took … Continue reading →

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Roger Vivier Chips Flats

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Daisy B

Roger Vivier Chips Flats are expensive, but they are timeless, comfortable classic shoes that can be worn anywhere or anytime. Continue reading →

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Cocomotion Hot Chocolate Maker

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

It’s true that making good hot chocolate can be a little too much work, and skilled work at that. If you are using luxurious hot chocolate like the MarieBelle Aztec from my previous post, you really have to stir to … Continue reading →

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Kidde Kitchen Fire Extinguisher

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

I expect that everyone would agree that if your house catches on fire, then having a fire extinguisher handy is at that point in time the most luxurious thing in the world. The kitchen is the center of home life in … Continue reading →

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Rowenta Steam Irons

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

For me, wearing pressed clothes is an affordable luxury all by itself. The few minutes it takes to do a touch-up press and maybe add a shot of heavy-duty starch to garments made of wrinkly natural fibers makes me feel as … Continue reading →

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Dualit Lite 2-Slice Toaster

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Maxwell Perkins

When my toaster oven finally came to the end of its service life, I looked around for a replacement. I decided that since I already had an oven, I would try getting a dedicated toaster. The cheap ones at K-Mart … Continue reading →

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