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#Jingletweet Preparations Underway

Posted on December 6, 2011 by quintessence   •   13 Comments

With #Jingletweet just around the corner on Thursday night, I’m afraid my elfly duties have taken over. My original post planned for the day will appear in a day or two. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at what … Continue reading →

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Creative Collaboration: Legos in London

Posted on September 20, 2011 by quintessence   •   26 Comments

My love for legos is no secret. I have written about them before here and people who know me understand my mild obsession admiration for this incredibly clever and creative product. Did you know that since their introduction in 1949, legos have … Continue reading →

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Country Charm in the Garden

Posted on August 22, 2011 by quintessence   •   32 Comments

On our way to visit Dominique Browning for our BEHIND THE Q weekend, Dr. Pat and I first stopped in to visit a longtime friend of hers, Andrew Grossman at his lovely home in Seekonk, MA. Although Pat had sung … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wine

Posted on June 29, 2011 by quintessence   •   12 Comments

This week is all about celebrating the 4th of July. So for our Wednesday Wine, Terry has found a way to commemorate our national holiday with a relatively new American winery and a spin on one of our traditional favorite … Continue reading →

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On Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by quintessence   •   20 Comments

Hard to believe but if he were still here, he would be 100!

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Did You Know?

Posted on May 11, 2011 by quintessence   •   27 Comments

Aside from finding new sources for design, art, fashion, food and any other of my many obsessions, I just love learning interesting and quirky facts. Maybe my unintentional accumulation of information is the reason I can’t remember people’s names or … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wine

Posted on May 3, 2011 by quintessence   •   22 Comments

This week we are taking a mini sabbatical from wine to pay homage to the upcoming Kentucky Derby. I asked Terry for her take on libations for this special event and of course she had the perfect response!! There are … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on April 29, 2011 by quintessence   •   19 Comments

In thinking of a royal wedding related movie, there were several obvious options including the famous Fred Astaire classic, Royal Wedding. But not one to ever gravitate toward the obvious, I decided to go with another classic – one that I … Continue reading →

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At the Movies

Posted on April 14, 2011 by quintessence   •   26 Comments

As you know, I try, if possible, to coordinate the week’s posts with my movie pick. Since the past few days featured an art opening and dazzling jewelry, I thought the very glamorous 1999 remake of The Thomas Crown Affair … Continue reading →

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Getaways Guest Blog

Posted on March 30, 2011 by quintessence   •   13 Comments

I’m delighted to report that today you can find me guest posting (yes, again) in Toronto, Canada. I hope you’ll join me while I visit the lovely Connie at Sogni e Sorrisi where I’ll be discussing my favorite vacation spot. … Continue reading →

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