marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Dec 1, 2009, 7:13 pm
Today in honor of World AIDS day and Bloggers Unite here is a collection of holiday gift ideas that give twice by giving back to AIDS/HIV causes and bringing awareness: Designer Michelle Roy has crea...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 29, 2009, 9:52 pm
Today marks Cyber Monday... the traditional end of the online holiday buying season if you want your parcels to come in time for Christmas giving without additional heroics (next day air shipping or s...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 29, 2009, 2:58 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Forget Black Friday pushing and shoving and why wait for Cyber Monday? Click through our special links below to see my c...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 28, 2009, 2:45 pm
Giving Twice with Some of My Favorite Gifts!You can never go wrong with totes! Use them as the gift bag and watch them used over and over by your gift recipient. I've given so many of the LOOP Wha...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 27, 2009, 7:38 am
Bait and switch, door busters that are immediately grabbed up by the first five people in line, driving for hours only to come home empty handed... discounts which are the exact same sale prices from ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 25, 2009, 8:13 pm
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! A favorite all throughout the holidays is the scent of mulling apple cider filling the home and mingling with baked bread, mulled wine and hot chocolate. S...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 24, 2009, 2:42 pm
On the Radar Gift Guide '09 Snap Shot: Not since her Par Avion bag collection has anything from Kate Spade caught my eye but now she has redeemed her line with these swank pieces that channel Mais...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 16, 2009, 11:17 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Forget Black Friday pushing and shoving and why wait for Cyber Monday? Click through our special links below to see my c...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 16, 2009, 10:52 pm
On the Radar Gift Guide '09 Snap Shot: When I first saw these Liz Lange bags I thought wow, what a bumpy take on the classic Birkin... it was a few minutes later that I realized that these were ac...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 15, 2009, 10:20 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to see my calender of events, join and start shopping right away: This week we fo...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 8, 2009, 8:47 am
Thoughts on Giving Well This Holiday '09 Around this time of year it isn't surprising that one of the most requested bits of information is how to budget for the impending gift giving season?...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 6, 2009, 11:47 am
For the longest I've been wanting to share something that is topping many wish lists... old school style headphones that have the added benefit of being noise canceling. These are so helpful, espe...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Nov 1, 2009, 7:51 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to see my calender of events, join and start shopping right away: This week we fo...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 26, 2009, 5:07 pm
... Ida Pearle's gorgeous hand printed and signed works of art. The concept is a rather unique one... fine art for ... the next generation. I know the ones above could easily find a place in my ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 20, 2009, 5:06 pm
REVIEW Smelling new and hopefully pleasant things is a real treat for me so when a candle is seen sitting quietly on a shelf there I am snatching it up to give it a whiff. A few seconds later, if it ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 20, 2009, 5:50 am
The in your face synth-art by New Yorker Marilyn Minter seems only fitting to be transferred to a rather esthetically pleasing tote bag (yes I'd wear this constantly... my new fall/winter bag? We ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 19, 2009, 1:47 pm
Blissliving Home has created sturdy yet gorgeous fabric covered boxes meant for storage in the home but I like how they can perform double duty as gift boxes... totally reusable gift boxes. Add a bow ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 15, 2009, 5:42 pm
I wanted to give everyone interested a quick heads up that the Versace Art Unite tote bag will be going on sale this Monday, October 19th at Gilt Groupe. This appears to be the only authorized online ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 15, 2009, 7:21 am
A few months ago I mentioned how part of giving well is not just buying and giving physical things but making experiences and memories. Going to a concert with friends, the movies, bowling, are all pe...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 15, 2009, 7:13 am
Had to post about Fifi Lapin's collection for Forever 21 as they're absolutely adorable and very reasonable (as most Forever21 pieces are) at $18.90 a pop. Unlike fellow illustrator of the blo...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 12, 2009, 3:21 pm
Social Season or Bust REMIX One Dress, Five Events It's here... you can feel it in the air. Along with the crackling chill comes something else. Social Season! If I had some melodramatic music to ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 8, 2009, 3:06 pm
The Delicious Road Ahead So long sticky heat of summer and hello chill, beautiful leaves and a sky that seems ever more open. Last year I remember writing about the delicious road ahead and while it ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 8, 2009, 1:22 pm
Right about now, in the garden something shimmers like the moon, poking through the rose hips and drying leaves. Commonly called Money Plant I adore its Latin name as it gives more of a true picture.....
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 4, 2009, 9:50 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to join and start shopping right away: This week we found... Cole Haan, Kate Spad...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 1, 2009, 1:13 pm
As of late I've been on a real bag as wrapping kick... especially since most gift bags can be reused over and over by the recipient. These jute bags over at Wisteria are perfectly rustic and aptly...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Oct 1, 2009, 11:57 am
Over at Shine I've put together some of my favorite gift picks that Give Twice (back) to breast cancer causes in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, keep reading>> ARTICLEURL • Subscribe t...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 30, 2009, 11:07 am
Yet another double feature... this time two beta invitation only sites (do not worry be have invitations for you) that have just launched. One has been waiting in the wings for some time and the other...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 30, 2009, 8:01 am
Designer Michelle Roy has created two gifts that give back--one is the Angel Wings collection of shirts, $76. with a portion of proceeds benefiting Project Angel Food, which delivers free and nutritio...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 29, 2009, 10:27 am
Just saw this on the automatism blog and had to share it here too because it is absolutely perfect... the Are You Happy? piece by Alex Koplin at blog.h34. Sadly it seems like all of the editions are ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 27, 2009, 7:41 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to join and start shopping right away: This week we found... Oscar Blandi, The Sp...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 27, 2009, 5:47 pm
Quick... which is $22.99 and which is $122.00? Both are 100% PVC mind you. Both are also part of capsule collections and I couldn't help but notice how alike they were, making a perfect subject fo...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 26, 2009, 4:39 pm
My personal motto for giving well is to Give and Forget but here it is put so much more eloquently: "When we give from our core being, when we give from love there are no expectations tied to the gift...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 23, 2009, 12:09 pm
This is such a great idea and the perfect way to step back into another time... the past eras filled with chic little dinner parties held at peoples homes and benefiting good causes. So for day 2 of o...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 23, 2009, 7:02 am
Trending alert? Maybe... it seems like everywhere you turn there is a piece about bold pops of color making reading glasses almost enviable. A little harder to loose? Wardrobe and facial pick-me-up? Y...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 22, 2009, 7:48 pm
They're back... the indi scent collaboration known as Six Scents takes on a more benevolent tone by giving back a portion of proceeds this time to Pro-Natura, an org tackling social, economic and ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 21, 2009, 3:06 pm
After Tory Burch mentioned the forthcoming book, Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations with proceeds benefiting The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, I found that 2009 has marked the relea...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 19, 2009, 7:48 pm
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to join and start shopping right away: This week we found... Bellino, Ebel watche...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 19, 2009, 5:22 am
Paris bashed designer Hussein Chalayan has created the HOME animal tote, $70. in conjunction with the global warming movie of the same name by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. 100% will go to GoodPlanet. As seen...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 18, 2009, 5:17 pm
Today my October issue of body + soul came in the mail (this magazine has really stepped up its game in the last few issues, I highly recommend you check it out, especially if you like O) and featured...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 17, 2009, 4:14 pm
My nose is doing the Bewitched twitch... I think it got a tad overworked today between all the Le Cherche Midi's, Japanese Koh and Indian teas (more on those last two later). Do I complain? No! Th...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 17, 2009, 1:44 pm
All I can say is incredible!... have you seen these O Magazine bracelets called "Margaret"? (pictured above) Each is $50 and seems to be from a past collection helping the Umoja women. These are so in...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 17, 2009, 8:36 am
Remember those little patent leather gift bow broaches featured here last September by the gorgeous Yazbukey sisters? Well they seem to be on the same kick because now they have stuck those broaches o...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 16, 2009, 12:14 pm
Personally, I'd love this (the necklace, sans the dress). A new arrival at Rachel Roy, the Worn Gold Love Necklace, $50. spells it out neon style. Also check out my second love, the delicious Hema...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 14, 2009, 1:44 pm
... compassionate, socially conscious, and responsible leaders." Said to be a favorite of model Chanel Iman, each candle retails for around $48. with diffusers for about $65. As seen in Marie Claire....
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 14, 2009, 7:26 am
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to join and start shopping right away: This week we found... Nespresso, Slane Sla...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 13, 2009, 12:31 am
This is something I really want to share... such a simple yet ingenious idea by Working Class Studio (based at the Savannah College of Art & Design). The "re-gift" series is a fusion of a classic gift...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 7, 2009, 12:28 am
Save Up to 90% with these Secret Online Sample Sales & Special Gift Deal Finds! Click through our special links below to join and start shopping right away: This week we found... Via Spiga, Portolano...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 5, 2009, 10:17 pm
Why give once when you can give twice? Here are a few of our latest gift picks that have the added benefit of giving back to charity: Payless shoe stores has released two new ways to give back while ...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 4, 2009, 2:41 pm
If you're like many people who find themselves left off NYC's fashion show guest list you can still raid the events this September 10th as part of Fashion's Night Out. An event where numer...
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marie a. posted an article on Gave That - Sep 3, 2009, 1:44 pm
I wanted to let everyone know about the latest secret shopping site that has popped up over the weekend. It's called The Fairest and is a sister site to Secret Style (sorry, preexisting Secret Sty...
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