Oh, what a tangled web we weave €¦ with all of our tech gear and corresponding chargers. Get a handle on all those cords and manage your family’s cell phones, MP3 players and digital cameras with a handy charging station. Pottery Barn’s lacquer Smart Photo caddy and recharger has a back cubby for portable [...]

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I’m always a little wary when a handbag designer launches a “for Target” line, because no matter how adaptable-for-the-masses the styles might be, the necessity of using cheap materials to keep the costs on “Target” kind of spoils the package. Devi Kroll’s line was likable, but way too pleathery, and when “for Target” is [...]

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Did you know you can watch plenty of films instantly through your high-speed Internet connection without leaving your sofa? With a set-top box (as in TV set) similar to your cable box, you can choose from thousands of films with the click of a remote. The Roku Netflix Player ($100; pictured) is a one-time purchase [...]

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It€™s a garden of wonders at home decorating stores lately, as the classic theme of fruit has been revived with enthusiasm and now inhabits a wide range of home items. Fruit-themed pieces are fun, and an easy way to give your home a summery look. The pineapple has long been a popular motif in home [...]

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It started with the latest e-mail from CB2 with this photo of a bedroom with the words €œso boho€ to describe it. I liked the room, so I decided to investigate other boho furnishings and home décor to see what the term actually means from a visual standpoint. The original Bohemians were travelers or refugees [...]

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With the Olympics only two weeks away (Aug. 8 to 24, in Beijing), the world€™s focus is on American swimmer Michael Phelps, who won six gold medals and two bronze medals during his last Olympic outing in Athens in 2004. For all things Phelps to show your support, SpeedoUSA is the place to start. While [...]

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As a teenager, I always looked forward to Clinque’s Bonus Time at Lord & Taylor. I€™d stock up on some Dramatically Different Moisturizer or a six-month supply of Black Honey and come home with a neat little bag of extra lip products and face powders. Nordstrom blows Bonus Time out of the water with its [...]

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