“One day my older sister Lili, the big shot actress Lilia Skala, says to me: ‘Look, do you want to spend your life in the basement? Is that why God put you on earth? To live and work in the basement?’… [read more]

An Ohio woman who didn't realize the treats she gave out on Halloween included her own wedding ring. [read more]

Even before cheap chic became fashionable, many Palm Beach residents discovered the joy of bagging a designer purse at a consignment shop, encountering a treasure in a thrift shop, or rediscovering a favorite gown at a vintage shop. These excerpts from Bargain Shopping in Palm Beach County: 199 Consignment, Thrift and Vintage Shops share some favorite Palm Beach spots. [read more]

CINCINNATI -- A suburban Cincinnati woman who didn't realize the treats she gave out on Halloween included her own ring is searching for it online. Elizabeth Olson said her diamond anniversary ring vanished while handing out candy. [read more]

Suzanne Perron has always obtained the notion of creating fashionable beauty since a young age and even more so today with her well-known designs. [read more]

Me to You Bears have long been a favourite gift and collectors item. Manufactured by Cart Blanche greetings, these beautifully crafted figurines have been sought after for their aesthetic appeal as well as the simple fact of their collectability. One of the leading websites available online which offers an astounding range of affordable Me to You Bears amongst many other ranges of affordable ... [read more]

On Nov. 17, the dressing room at Lowell Memorial Auditorium will be stocked with Dr Pepper, corn nuts, Jack Daniels, Rolaids, Rockstar and a dozen other items, as stipulated by contract. [read more]

What did I miss while I was away last week? About a month, apparently. How else can one explain the chocolate Advent calendars on display at the supermarket checkout and glossy ads for "Last-Minute Jewelry Gifts" in my post-Halloween pile of mail? [read more]

NEW HAVEN — Some things never change. Customers who have been frequenting Lucibello’s Italian Pastry Shop for years — many long-time shoppers who came as children now visit with their own kids in tow — find a menu there today that remains true to the store’s origins. [read more]

Betsy-Tacy return: Those best friends from Deep Valley, Minn., created by Mankato native Maud Hart Lovelace, will be celebrated by the Maud Hart Lovelace Society in honor of HarperCollins' reissuing of six out-of-print stories from the 10-book series. The reissued books, which come in three volumes, follow the young women from their years at Deep Valley High through Betsy's wedding, with ... [read more]