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Kitchen Aid Mixers -- A History and Review

Thursday, August 3, 2023

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The KitchenAid mixer has held an iconic place in the American kitchen for decades, but you may be surprised to know it started out in 1918 as a 10-quart industrial size mixer, manufactured by the Hobart Corporation. Hobart had previously built mixers for the US navy and other industrial users, but the brand name KitchenAid was first available for home users via door-to-door sales from a mostly female...
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Houseplants by Mail from Amazon!

Saturday, May 13, 2023

I recently wrote a post about plants for people who kill plants, and I mentioned that I had recently purchased a Satin Pothos via mail from the California Tropical Amazon store. I was so pleased with the 6" plant that arrived that I purchased another, a 4" Hoya Pubicalyx. That plant came today and it's in great shape and seems large and healthy and I can't wait to re-pot. Hoya Pubicalyx 4"  Satin...
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Williams - Sonoma Marble Tiered Fruit Bowl Review

Friday, May 5, 2023

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 Before I buy anything online I research it for way too long and read all the online reviews and generally make myself crazy trying to determine if what I’m buying is A) Worth the money and B) Good quality. My mother taught me from a very young age that you get what you pay for in every sense of the word!  I actually bought this item in store to avoid the $75 shipping fee (this thing...
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Pottery Barn Odessa Rug Review

Saturday, April 22, 2023

  I love to review higher priced decor pieces here on the blog so others can decide if something is worth the investment and read an honest review of the item in question.  No one wants to shell out a thousand dollars for a rug only to find it doesn’t meet expectations.When I purchased the Pottery Barn Odessa rug in the 8' x 11' size I couldn't find any reviews online and bought it...
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Serena and Lily, A Tucker Chair Review

Monday, April 3, 2023

 The "Tucker" chair is a beautiful Windsor style chair that comes in six colors. I currently have six Tucker chairs in black at my own dining table and have had them since 2021. This is a Serena and Lily "Tucker" chair review for those interested in this petite yet sturdy farmhouse style chair. First of all, I don't baby chairs in my house, I have two teenagers and a 6' tall husband who...
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