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Photo via Serious Eats ou know that old piece of wisdom that says, “Never grocery shop hungry”? Sometimes it is WRONG. I spend a lot of time in grocery stores. Partly because I’m unorganized, but also because I really like perusing the aisles, examining the produce, talking to the fish monger and generally loitering among [...]

Sometimes you just need your toes to match the green spring grass. For the helluva it. And sometimes they need to dip into a pool – even if it’s not quiiiiite ready for swimming. And sometimes you realize how badly you need a tan or some good sunless tanning lotion. Share

he world of wine can be ovewhelming and intimidating with all its lingo and formality and swishing and spitting.  The simple fact is wine is made to be enjoyed – and nothing is more enjoyable than sharing some with friends. Hosting a wine tasting doesn’t have to be stress-inducing and you don’t have to be [...]

There is a lot of talk around the Internet focused on “curvy” girls loving their bodies.  That the messages society and the media perpetuate about beauty are damaging and detrimental to self-esteem and unhealthy.  I am not arguing that point and more power to the curvy girls to seek fulfillment in their image while being [...]

have a secret fascination with French women. There is something so effortless about their style and I am trying to let go of some old, boring style habits to incorporate a bit more of that kind of flair into my life. In an interview with InStyle magazine, Michael Kors (my ridiculously favorite designer) said that [...]

Dear Benjamin, Well, look at you.  All “growed up” and being a boy.  I thought you should know that you have astounded me these past few months.  Not only are you growing like a weed (and a very tall weed at that), but you are showing me things about your personality faster than I can [...]

I have to admit I’m sort of losing my mind over this whole line of jewelry. I stumbled upon Oliphant on Eddie Ross’ blog yesterday and I’ve been stalking the site ever since. I LOOOOOVE their use of color. And all the vintage nods in style are just slowly killing me in the best way [...]

There are these moments – ones that catch you by surprise — unprepared and unguarded while mindlessly going about your day.  Your head full of lists and “oh, yeahs” and the mundane and what IS that song I heard in the background at the store the other day when suddenly a scent lilts.  A hint [...]

I’m fairly certain you would not get pinched if you were wearing these. Of course, you might NEED to get pinched so that you could remember the moment. These just simply take my breath away. My Leprachauns are named Tiffany, Cartier and JAR. I roll with some classy small green folks. Share

Long time readers of outsidevoice know it is not really Spring until the toe ring appears. Doesn’t matter what the calendar says – the ring calls it. Every year. Happy Spring, everyone! Today, to celebrate Spring and Spring Break with Leah we went to get our nails done. My toes are sporting OPI’s “Espresso Your [...]