shopping

Bag Charms and Sticker Shock

There’s a handbag for every occasion–and a charm or dangle for every handbag.

August 18, 2015

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Blues in the Night (and the Day)

Boots and a classic china pattern come together. Of course.

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Baking Up Icebreakers

Got a good cookie? It can lead to a good meeting.

July 20, 2015

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14 Ways to Please/Feed Your Inner Francophile

Bastille Day reminds me of my enchantment with all things Gallic, be it French cuisine, fashion, fragrance, Ines de la Fressange or Marie Antoinette.

July 13, 2015

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It Came in the eMail!

MANUFACTURERS AND “inventors” are not shy about letting media outlets know what’s new. MyLittleBird’s email box overflows on a daily basis with their ideas about what we, and you, should wear/use/apply/ingest, accompanied by myriad reasons we would want to. Sometimes the ideas/things are incredibly stupid, sometimes thoroughly unnecessary, infrequently genius. Here you will find an assortment […]

July 1, 2015

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Fringe Galore!

The swaying of the fringe on this bag was the closest thing to a breeze on this hot Sunday afternoon.

June 22, 2015

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What We’re Getting Our Main Men for Father’s Day

As my mailbox is bombarded by new gadgets and ideas to get Dad for Father’s Day, I am sadly reminded I no longer have someone I can call by that name.

June 17, 2015

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Two-of-a-Kind: Terrain Home & Garden Shops

A strange and wonderful shopping concept, in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

June 3, 2015

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Message in a (Wine) Bottle

How a D.C. newcomer found home and community in a neighborhood wine shop.

May 20, 2015

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Hooray, It’s May

The National Cathedral Flower Mart epitomizes spring in Washington. One woman knows exactly how she plans to see it.

April 30, 2015

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Make Mom’s Day

10 ways to remember Mama.

April 29, 2015

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Hopping Down the Candy Trail

Do you get sugar shakes just thinking about Easter? Some of the sweets out there are far too gorgeous to eat.

March 30, 2015

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Super Women: In Step with Elena Mekhova

Russian-born Elena Mekhova loves shoes and has a van for her new mobile boutique, Shoe-La-La.

March 11, 2015

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A Blanket Statement

It’s cold out there, so bundle up with an old-fashioned bed covering.

February 25, 2015

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The House That Beige Built

Daren Miller’s shop, And Beige, extols neutrals. His home leavens them with color.

February 18, 2015

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Have a Heart

A handful of heart-shape Valentine’s gifts from around town.

February 11, 2015

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Singing Valentines

These ladies will deliver your love message for you.

February 9, 2015

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Bright Bits to Buy

Feeling dreary? Here are some ways you can light up your life, even if only metaphorically.

February 4, 2015

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