Fashion Week speaks to party girls. Many ladies who like to party, and specifically, “make” a party, know what I’m talking about. The secret pleasures in anticipation are at the HEART of what drives outrageous colors, ideas, decorations and cooking. You know, the best parts of an event. Related Images:
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It’s High Time to Marry Beauty and Comfort
Comfort and fashion are often considered separately. There’s fashion/art- that generates excitement, demands notice, and engagement; then there’s comfort- that encourages set-back –whose goal of course, is feeling good. Related Images:
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Ring in the Holidays -The Pantry, Washington Depot
Paola Prints was thrilled to participate in the 25th Holiday in the Depot in Washington CT. We were hosted by staff and owner Michael Ackerman of The Pantry, a fabulous American Café featuring the area’s premiere bakery, artisan food and catering since 1977. What makes such a place successful? Great food. Kind people. A fun evening for all. Being with neighbors and friends -holiday gatherings are always a kick. Honestly, it’s part of what makes you keep going, right? Related Images:
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It’s Time to Get the Tree
Thanksgiving has come and left behind the anticipation of a new holiday. Driving home today, I could feel it in the air, and see the trees on peoples cars. What IS that? Related Images:
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Peonies in Bloom
Isn’t everybody wild about peonies? That romantic profusion of color, endless ruffles and a divine SCENT that permeates the house. The wet weather jumpstarted my peonies and I barely had time to stake them before they burst open at five feet tall. Related Images:
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Lost in the Garden With Solomon’s Seal
Solomon’s Seal is an elegant native American woodland plant- a bittersweet herb that includes an active ingredient also found in Lily of the Valley- blooming now in Connecticut gardens. Related Images:
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