Recently, through a friend of mine who works several revolutions via a couple of start ups, I discovered a new little company in my neck of the woods with a touch of class and je en sais quoi. The kind that made heads turn and say…”Really? I want that! The company is called Kitchit and (to me) they certainly stood out not because they invented the concept of having a chef cook a private dinner in someone’s home. They thought outside that box

Tweet I found Social Gift at the Innovate2011 convention held this past week at the Moscone Center.  I thought it was a really neat idea and concept, both for merchants who have online stores and for people who like to buy great, useful gifts for their friends.    I have some friends who make and
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Product of the Year is the only consumer product award that rewards innovation and is voted on by real consumers. Established 25 years ago in France, POY currently operates in 28 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation.

Tweet Once in a while, something comes along that changes the way you do things.  It could be a cool new and handy gadget with  features, bells and whistles.   Sometimes, the gizmo might be so hot, you’re left to stand in long lines to avail yourself of a new prized possession (hello iPhone, iPad,
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Today, McEvoy Ranch is the pioneer of the olive oil industry in California, but much more recently, the company has also introduced a new line of body products made from the herbs grown at the farm, with olive oil as a base for the wonderfully scented soaps and lotions.

Tweet I’ve been on the lookout for a new coffee maker recently.  Ours still works but based on the life cycle of previous coffee makers ~ and the amount of  fuel my husband and I require each day, it appears to me that our current model may need replacing soon.    These days, it’s quite easy
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Tweet I became a huge fan of Stonewall Kitchen after I discovered their TDF (to-die-for) chocolate sauces and Champagne Blueberry Jam and wrote about it HERE.   If I could write a go-buy-it post everyday to tell you how sweet life can be, it would be about those two products there. Now I decided that visiting
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Tweet I first saw products from Joseph Joseph when Kaye and I spent an afternoon strolling along Main Street in Los Gatos a few weeks ago.  We stepped inside a Sur La Table store and right there in one of the baskets by the entry was a cool looking gizmo that caught my attention.   The
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There’s a lot of pressure in the wedding industry these days when it comes to planning and implementing that special day. From the flowers to the food to the place settings to the linens and complementing stationary, there’s always that expectation of perfection that needs to be met. In fact, the only ones that may be more concerned about making sure it all goes off without a hitch – besides the bride herself – may be the vendors she hired to implement her wishes.

Tweet Online, Out and About:  Lulu del Rosario Potting Shed Creations, Ltd., founded in 1998, started out as the proverbial garage business. Today, it has grown into a company with customers worldwide and international brand recognition. What hasn’t changed over the years is Potting Shed Creations’ commitment to celebrating the art of gardening and the
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