Beeker’s Words

I was looking through my new Gardener’s Supply Company catalog and I came across these neat hooks made to look like old faucet handles.

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I fell in love with Jane Jenni mugs back in March. I was shopping at the Mod Cottage in Rehoboth Beach and they had a nice selection of her mugs. So I bought this one for myself for Christmas. This just cracks me up.

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I spotted these napkins last week in the Williams Sonoma catalog and had to have them. I cashed in some of our American Express reward points for a Williams Sonoma gift card. I went out this morning, voted, and then took my niece to Williams Sonoma to pick up these napkins. One of Pete’s fondest [...]

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I  saw these mentioned on Oh Joy!’s site and I fell in love. The ceramics are by Polly George of Kent, England. Each piece is unique in that she slip casts each piece and decorates them with her trademark white birds, butterflies, and roses. The vase is £63.00 and the cup is £18.00. You can [...]

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Pete and I are currently renting. This means no painting the walls. Yahoo Shine highlighted a company called The Picture Wall Company. They create groups of picture frames that you and I can install without measuring or having to think about layout. If you have ever tried to hang a grouping of frames, while maintaining [...]

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I was looking through Etsy for Peacock inspired items and I came across Marijke Janssens’ work. I was instantly in love with her Peacock calling cards. She uses antique baroque prints to inspire her creations for her shop Enfin, La Voila! I often meet people and find myself scrambling for a piece of paper to [...]

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Dyson DC14 All-Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Meet my Dyson DC14. I have decided to call him Herbert. I bought him three weeks ago and a whole new level of satisfaction has entered my life. Some of you might think I am nuts to name my vacuum, but I am sure there are those of [...]

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I saw FitFlops in Macy’s and I have seen them highlighted in magazines and television. I am thinking about buying a pair. Is there anyone out there who has tried them?

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I love the website Perpetual Kid. They always have unique and funny gifts and their site claims to entertain the inner child in us all. One of their new products is the To-Do Tattoo for your palm. 12 tattoos cost $5.99 plus shipping. I always forget my shopping list. I leave it on the counter [...]

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After three years of devotion and loyal service my Nokia cell phone was laid to rest this weekend. I loved my Nokia. It vibrated. It had flashing lights. It had an awesome techno beat that could be heard from the bottom of any purse known to womankind. Over the past few weeks, she didn’t quite [...]

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