Trash talk
March 26, 2010 - 6:19 AM
These are words no one wants to hear. Toss-out mishaps is the topic of my "From the Home Front" column today.
When I was telling a friend about it, she turned sad and told me how her husband accidentally threw away an envelope that contained a clipping of their son's baby hair from his first haircut. (This isn't a photo of their son, but it sure is cute!).
Books of stamps, important receipts, unsigned permission slips from school, unplanted tulip bulbs in a bag in the garage, kids' retainers (wrapped in a tissue or napkin, no doubt) -- all so easy to toss in the trash or recycling bin.
What have you accidentally thrown away?
For Fiesta fans!
March 25, 2010 - 4:49 PM
Paprika is the newest color for Fiesta. The Homer Laughlin China Company, makers of Fiesta dinnerware, introduced it at the recent International Home & Housewares Show in Chicago. Last year's color was lemongrass. A shade called chocolate debuted in 2008.
I don't collect Fiesta -- not yet, anyway -- but I love these colors. And it's made in America. The company is headquartered in Newell, W.Va.
Paprika dinnerware will be available this summer. For a store list visit ww.hlchina.com/fiestastorelist.htm.
Sparkle and shine
March 8, 2010 - 6:47 PM
I've taken a hiatus from blogging, but what better time to get back at it than Oscar Night? I was at the office writing about Red Carpet fashion, but one friend I know hosts a party each year.
And it's all about critiquing the dresses.
Sounds fun - and no newspaper deadline to meet! Bet there's good food, too.
But we're here to talk about the gowns. Did you have a favorite? One you thought was horribly wrong? And if you got together with friends for the Oscar bash - or gown-bashing - tell us about it.