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Heads in Beds

November 30, 2012

Heads in Beds

Jacob Tomsky graduated from college with a degree in philosophy and no idea what he wanted to do. It is summer in New Orleans and before jumping a career and all that entails he decides to take a job at a new hotel as a valet—to test the working waters. With his personable nature and quick mind, Tomsky rapidly moves from valet to the underworld of housekeeping management while ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: book clubs, Doubleday, memoir, travel

Jemma Kidd Make-Up Secrets

November 23, 2012

Jemma Kidd's Make-up Secrets

Jemma Kidd is an international make-up artist and creator of a make-up line sold in stores as diverse as Neiman Marcus and Target. Her latest book, Jemma Kidd Make-Up Secrets is a compilation of not only make-up secrets but a guide to skincare as well. Part I, Making Make-Up Work for You, and Part II, Problem Solver, contain solutions for women of all ages, colors, and skin ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: self-help, St. Martin's Press

Jewelry by Chanel

November 16, 2012

Jewelry by Chanel

In a coup of fortuitous timing the movie Anna Karenina opened in the U.S today, showcasing gorgeous costumes with sublime jewelry by Chanel, while earlier in the week, publishers Thames & Hudson released Jewelry by Chanel. In this luxe coffee-table book author Patrick Mauriès covers Chanel’s stylistic journey in jewelry and draws a correlation between her style and her ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: Chanel, jewelry, Thames and Hudson

Portlandia: A Guide for Visitors

November 12, 2012

In 2011 the realm of sketch comedy was turned on its ear through the wacky genius of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. In a small Pacific Northwest town called Portlandia they birthed a roster of characters that were found to be unanimously funny by millions in America and funny in that too-close-to-home way for those of us who live in that real world city, Portland. In an ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Grand Central Publishing, humor, Pacific Northwest

The Style Mentors: Women Who Define the Art of Dressing Today

November 5, 2012

The Style Mentors

“For me fashion is fun, and it’s supposed to help you feel good about yourself. I think that’s what all women should focus on: what makes them happy and feel comfortable and beautiful. I wear what I love. Sometimes people like it, sometimes they don’t. I’m fine with that.”    -Michelle Obama    For anyone with an interest in fashion, this fall has proven to be ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, Harper, style

Hubert Keller’s Souvenirs: Stories & Recipes from My Life

November 2, 2012

Hubert Keller Souvenirs

For Chantal and me the restaurant business is a passion and will always be a passion. There is always something new to work on. I like a challenge, to see if I can pull it off, even when it’s an area in which I am not completely comfortable and have to learn as I go along. Every time I undertake something new, I get excited, and I also know I can lose it big-time.  While ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: cookbook, memoir, recipes

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