Shop for Yourself

Matta: A Jodhpur rug, a pouf, "a patchwork of vintage dresses and sarees, a world of embroideries and prints" is the description of a shop named Matta. I realized when going through this site, that I have a Vaibhav blouse that this site carries. And alth… more »

There are times when I’ve actually missed the old strictures. It’s hard to figure out what’s appropriate to wear to a 6 p.m., under-the-tent wedding (the bride’s mother wore an elegant silk dress: the groom’s mother wore a dressy tank top and flowing gauze pants, and both looked lovely). It’s tricky to know about a brunch/shower at a restaurant, never mind a reception for the governor when it’s held in a college cafeteria. more »

"Puppies tie you down, drag you out for a walk even when it's sleeting and sink their tiny teeth into your favorite shoes. They offer boundless love, granted unconditionally. They also provide their share of frustrations." more »

The gift selection includes flowers that look amazingly 'live:'Tiger lilies, irises, daffodils. Pages of glass fruits, lamps, artists and designer collections are on the site as well as glassmakng tools, ornaments, Serengetti sunglasses, Pyrex kitchenware, a Portland Vase watch and paperweights. Glass jewelry might dazzle on its own as done the revelation about glass instruments. more »