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Add a pop of art with these standout wallpapers

Just like with fashion, in home décor, sometimes what’s old is new again. And that’s certainly true with wallpaper. Available in a range of sizes, designs and colors, there are hundreds of wallpapers available on the market—and there’s certainly one that could fit your home. Sometimes you don’t need a piece of artwork, you just […]

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Why can’t I find long-sleeved professional dresses?

The lack of work-appropriate winter wear for women is a real issue Long-sleeved dresses are the holy grail of dresses. And I’m not talking about the long-sleeved mini-dresses you wear to look cute when going out in winter but actually freeze in all night long. I’m talking the long-sleeved, work-appropriate dress. I mean the dresses […]

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Embrace Living Coral, the Pantone Color of the Year, with pretty products

The Pantone Color Institute determines the Color of the Year by analyzing what colors are starting to trend in fashion, film, technology, etc. And one color they see on the horizon for 2019 is coral. That’s why Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral was named as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019 in December. Inspired by […]

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Holiday gift ideas for every fandom

There are just a few days left for holiday shopping. And if you’ve put off buying for the nerds and geeks on your list, have we got a guide for you! We’ve pulled a gift idea for fans of all the major fandoms: Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. […]

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Give a gift that gives back

It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in shopping for the holidays and not truly think through what you’re giving to friends and family. While trying to check everyone off your holiday gift list, you could end up overspending or purchasing presents that don’t have as much meaning as you’d like. That’s why we’ve rounded […]

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Gift ideas for the people who are hard to shop for

We all have at least one on our list: the person who is impossible to shop for. It could be because you don’t know him that well or because she has everything, but whatever the reason, you end up stumped on what to purchase. Well, stop your worrying! We’ve gathered our favorite items on the […]

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These are the best beauty sets to give as holiday gifts

For a particular set of people, there is no such thing as too many beauty products. If you know anyone like that and are struggling to find them a holiday gift, behold our favorite beauty gifts of 2018. These beauty sets—including nail polish, hair products, makeup and skin care—range in prices and products. Milk Makeup […]

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Find the perfect present for ‘Big Bang Theory’ fans

You probably realize that we kind of sort of love The Big Bang Theory. And we know many of you do, too. CafePress and Etsy are chock-full of fan art, t-shirts and more, but we want to help you save some time during your already-busy holiday season. We’ve gathered up our favorite gifts in a […]

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The best food and drink gifts to give this holiday season

A bottle of bubbly or a box of chocolates are easy gift ideas no matter the season, but showing that you truly care takes thought. That’s where we come in: We’ve rounded up the best of the best in food and drink gifts: premium cheeses, sweet, chewy toffee, a high-end Italian liquor (in a beautiful […]

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These subscription services make perfect holiday presents

Sometimes one gift isn’t enough; for the person who has it all or that you want to surprise continually, sign them up for one of these subscription services! We’ve included a little bit of everything: boxes for kids, foodies, yogis, you name it. TokiBox According to TokiBox, the best gifts in life are vegan (and […]

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Add a pop of art with these standout wallpapers

Just like with fashion, in home décor, sometimes what’s old is new again. And that’s certainly true with wallpaper. Available in a range of sizes, designs and colors, there are hundreds of wallpapers available on the market—and there’s certainly one that could fit your home. Sometimes you don’t need a piece of artwork, you just […]

view full article

Why can’t I find long-sleeved professional dresses?

The lack of work-appropriate winter wear for women is a real issue Long-sleeved dresses are the holy grail of dresses. And I’m not talking about the long-sleeved mini-dresses you wear to look cute when going out in winter but actually freeze in all night long. I’m talking the long-sleeved, work-appropriate dress. I mean the dresses […]

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Embrace Living Coral, the Pantone Color of the Year, with pretty products

The Pantone Color Institute determines the Color of the Year by analyzing what colors are starting to trend in fashion, film, technology, etc. And one color they see on the horizon for 2019 is coral. That’s why Pantone 16-1546 Living Coral was named as the Pantone Color of the Year 2019 in December. Inspired by […]

view full article

Holiday gift ideas for every fandom

There are just a few days left for holiday shopping. And if you’ve put off buying for the nerds and geeks on your list, have we got a guide for you! We’ve pulled a gift idea for fans of all the major fandoms: Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. […]

view full article

Give a gift that gives back

It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in shopping for the holidays and not truly think through what you’re giving to friends and family. While trying to check everyone off your holiday gift list, you could end up overspending or purchasing presents that don’t have as much meaning as you’d like. That’s why we’ve rounded […]

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Gift ideas for the people who are hard to shop for

We all have at least one on our list: the person who is impossible to shop for. It could be because you don’t know him that well or because she has everything, but whatever the reason, you end up stumped on what to purchase. Well, stop your worrying! We’ve gathered our favorite items on the […]

view full article

These are the best beauty sets to give as holiday gifts

For a particular set of people, there is no such thing as too many beauty products. If you know anyone like that and are struggling to find them a holiday gift, behold our favorite beauty gifts of 2018. These beauty sets—including nail polish, hair products, makeup and skin care—range in prices and products. Milk Makeup […]

view full article

Find the perfect present for ‘Big Bang Theory’ fans

You probably realize that we kind of sort of love The Big Bang Theory. And we know many of you do, too. CafePress and Etsy are chock-full of fan art, t-shirts and more, but we want to help you save some time during your already-busy holiday season. We’ve gathered up our favorite gifts in a […]

view full article

The best food and drink gifts to give this holiday season

A bottle of bubbly or a box of chocolates are easy gift ideas no matter the season, but showing that you truly care takes thought. That’s where we come in: We’ve rounded up the best of the best in food and drink gifts: premium cheeses, sweet, chewy toffee, a high-end Italian liquor (in a beautiful […]

view full article

These subscription services make perfect holiday presents

Sometimes one gift isn’t enough; for the person who has it all or that you want to surprise continually, sign them up for one of these subscription services! We’ve included a little bit of everything: boxes for kids, foodies, yogis, you name it. TokiBox According to TokiBox, the best gifts in life are vegan (and […]

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