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May 6, 2013 8:00 AM EDT
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3 Unique Floral DIYs — Courtesy Of Two Petal Pros!
These days, it seems like every shopwindow and Pinterest page is flooded with beautiful springtime blooms, so we won't blame you if you’ve been bitten by the flora bug! Dreaming of whipping up some showstopping creations yourself? To get in on the fun, we visited seasoned florists Alethea Harampolis… Read More
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  • Entertaining
Apr 23, 2013 4:00 PM EDT
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It's no secret that we're a city that loves to toss back a few cocktails now and then — an occasional margarita included. While there always seems to be a time and a place to belly up to the bar, with warmer weather around the corner, consider mixing it up alfresco...at home, too. Between copious… Read More
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Apr 3, 2013 1:00 PM EDT
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Now that we’re quickly inching toward BBQ weather, we’re stocking up on all outdoor essentials. Picnic blanket? Check. GoVino wine glasses? Check. But, any entertaining pro knows a fete is hardly complete without a stellar rotation of foot-tapping jams. Whether your plans are to soak up some sun… Read More
  • Planning & Styling
Mar 31, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
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10 Crazy-Cool Wedding Invitations To Start Your Planning Right
The wedding invitation is the first impression your guests will have of your big day. With that in mind, you want to be darn sure that it embodies everything about you and your love. Like your special bond, these 10 correspondence pieces are just as unique — and can be found right here in Chicago… Read More
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  • Planning & Styling
Mar 29, 2013 5:40 PM EDT
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The Raddest RSVPs: 5 Wedding Stationers That Are Blowing Us Away
In the land of text messages and IMs, there’s nothing quite like receiving a beautiful letter in the mail from someone dear. With this in mind, engaged couples are paying more attention to this important detail and using elaborate handcrafted stationery suites to set the tone for their wedding… Read More
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  • Entertaining
Mar 29, 2013 4:20 PM EDT
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image-1 A Tasteful Guide To Sexy Time, Part 2 (NSFW)
A little over a year ago, we offered some suggestions to help those curious about the world of erotica explore their fantasies. Believe it or not, not all pornography is of the stereotypical variety wherein surgically modified Barbies make operatic noises as they get pounded by orange men with too many… Read More
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Mar 27, 2013 1:20 PM EDT
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I DIY: Not-Your-Typical Easter Egg Centerpieces
Happy almost-Easter, everyone! If you're the type to go all out during holidays, making a few spectacular Easter eggs probably ranks high up on your to-do list this week. So, we asked DIY fanatic Maayan Zilberman to use her cooking eggsperience to craft a centerpiece you won't bear to crack open and… Read More
  • SXSW
Mar 20, 2013 7:30 PM EDT
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LITR We Explore What It Means To Live In The Gray At Our SXSW Dinner
It's unavoidable: When we work in media, we live, breathe, and carry our day with us wherever we go. The advent of the connected web, social-media outlets, and email on every device means that our jobs become our lives — but fortunately for those who are passionate about what we do, our lives are… Read More
  • Beauty
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May 18, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
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Mar 19, 2013 5:45 PM EDT
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They say change is a good thing, and in our humble opinion, nothing proves that phrase more than when an addictive social-media site switches things up. Following in Facebook’s recent footsteps is another Bay-based site that has us glued to our computer screens: The must-repin-everything hub, PinterestRead More
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Mar 18, 2013 2:30 AM EDT
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Future Cinema Hands Over The Ultimate Party-Planning Cheat Sheet
Any ol' person with some speakers and a case of beer can throw a party. It takes real creativity, however, to envision and organise the sort of massively popular, on-another-level events that might see, say, hordes of people descending upon a top-secret swimming hole or dolled up in '40s fancy dress… Read More
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  • Planning & Styling
Mar 15, 2013 5:30 PM EDT
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5 Fresh Wedding Trends To Spice Up The Big Day
Champagne, diamonds, Céline — some things never go out of style. But when it comes to wedding trends, old favorites (ahem, mason jars and flower crows), aren't feeling so timeless anymore. Good thing there’s a new wedding sheriff in town.

Yes, after years of barn receptions and reenacting Up with… Read More
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  • Entertaining
Mar 15, 2013 5:20 PM EDT
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Show Your Gratitude With These Adorable Thank-You Notes
Who says thank-you cards are outdated? In fact, we’re pretty sure one Ms. Emily Post would be downright outraged at the idea of an intangible text message taking the place of a thoughtful, handwritten note as a sufficient way to pay gratitude. So, whether you’re just dropping an old friend a… Read More
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  • London
  • Celebrations
Mar 15, 2013 6:30 AM GMT
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The 8 Alternative Wedding Spots That Are The Talk Of London
What's the most important wedding-related decision you have to make? The dress. Certainly. And the rings and flowers are right up there, too. But, we’d like to counter that the right venue transforms what is a special day into the Best. Day. Ever… Read More
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