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I totally have the travel bug right now, perhaps because a part of me wants to escape my current situation in life (not gonna go into it, but trust me, it’s not fun) or maybe it’s because as I get older I so much more appreciate experiencing other parts of the world and have such a  desire to see all that’s out there beyond my comfortable little area of the USA.  I have not traveled a lot- I went to Italy for two weeks in high school which was one of the most memorable experiences of my young life and my husband and I went to Paris a couple years ago which, of course, made me fall in love.  But other than that my travel has been rather domestic- islands and beaches for the most part (nothing wrong with that, but it’s not exactly broadening my horizons).  So as I plan a long weekend in London this summer (tips more than welcome) I fell for this new-ish travel site Indagare created by the former founder of Town & Country Travel Magazine.  It’s like Trip Advisor for the blessed set- while there are free tips on the site- the real meat of it is a paid membership in which you get access to real deal fancy-pants people in the know who can tell you the best places to stay or even plan out your trip for you day by day after you tell them what kind of vacation or adventure your seeking.  I always want to stay or eat at places that have come recommended by someone I trust (who knows that I am almost as much about the decor as I am about the food in a restaurant).  But the real gem on this site is it’s Souk- a little boutique full of worldy goods curated with a beautiful eye! Check out some of

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We’re getting a head start on celebrating Dad with a countdown of our favorite Father’s Day crafts.

The shirt-and-tie theme is a popular one when it comes to Father’s Day crafts, but no one has done it as well as Kristen Magee from PaperCrave. Here, she put a festive spin on the traditional gift bag with paper details that just scream “Dad.” And thanks to her free template, you can quickly whip up your own customized gift bag. For the tutorial and template, visit PaperCrave.

Want more Father’s Day inspiration? Check out…
Father’s Day Crafts Countdown: Shirt Napkin Fold
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Celebrate Your Dad’s Quirks
Martha Stewart’s Father’s Day Cupcakes

And for even more ideas about what to do for Dad, watch this… Read more…

Today’s entry in the Fourth of July Crafts Countdown: Festive flourishes made from bandannas.

For me, a bandanna will always recall the album cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” But these kerchiefs can do more than hang casually out of a jeans pocket. Just sew a few together to create a patchwork-like runner, or use a single bandanna to turn a handful of treats into a party favor. For more inventive place setting ideas perfect for the Fourth or beyond, visit Country Living.

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Amuse your youngest guests with one of the most rewarding of our Fourth of July Crafts: A punch game filled with prizes.

Let’s face it: Big family gatherings can be…not so fun…for kids sometimes. All those grown-ups, keeping an eye on what you’re doing? Strange relatives asking about school? Exactly. But we’ve found that even small prizes can get little ones in a more festive frame of mind. This punch game adds an element of surprise to getting small gifts, like bouncy balls, balloons and candy.

To make it, you’ll need: Foam core board, 20 small disposable cups, tissue paper (red, white and blue), a glue stick, glue dots (or a hot glue gun) and well, prizes. Read more…

Rocking Bed with Modern and Unique Design by Shiner

Here are a contemporary rocking bed with modern and unique design by Shiner. A rounded carbon decorate beautifully to this bed. Make a unique looks and different bedding style. The carbon steel frame can be black, or brushed and wood base is available in pine, oak, walnut or cheetah. Its simple, modern design is enriched by an industrial quality from carbon steel frame and a rustic feel thanks to the wooden base. In fact, this sentiment is true for many of the products in Shiner – mainly because they are masters upcycling. Its main purpose is to “transform tons of landfill materials for the design of the murderer,” we believe that they do exceptionally well. Some

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