Author Archives: Jane

The search for placemats begins

the ne plus ultra option photo from foglinenwork.com even the meal looks pretty Now that it has been established that our new kitchen countertop is gorgeous, but also a scratch and stain magnet (repair job #1 took place on Tuesday to hide the construction damage), I need to assemble an arsenal of placemats and napkins. […]

Chocolate frogs

photo from vchocolates.com Need further proof of my frog fixation? Back in July, I bookmarked the VChocolates website when I came across the cute milk and dark chocolate frogs (and priced at $9.95, a relative steal). Available online, and select locations, including Beacon Hill Chocolates. Will have to add it to my Boston shopping list […]

Back to Chocolate/Go Red Sox

photo from mymms.com/mlb If it weren’t for the price, I’d already own these Red Sox m&m’s. At almost $39 for three 7 oz bags, every time I click “add to cart” I seem to hear a long lecture from my father about financial responsibility ….. (If buying them guaranteed a division win, it would be […]

cc3 design

banded top and shorts photo from cc3design.com fall 2008 collection My side of the family has only grandsons, so far. Which means that all of the baby girl clothes I spot (and I spot a lot: let’s not even talk about Bonpoint) go unpurchased. If there were a girl, I’d have to spring for at least […]

Cross your fingers

photo from tattecookies.com Chocolate brioche. Just looking at it makes me hungry. And happy news (for me): Tatte Fine Cookies & Cakes participates in the Copley Square Farmers Market ….. so I’m hoping to snag a couple next week when I’m in town …. If you’re local, the shop is in Brookline. SaveSave