Category Archives: Kiki’s List

06.20.11

The Wedge.

I am certainly a sucker for a wedge salad, but today, we are talking about the shoe.  Pondering back to my wardrobe choices, I rocked a wedge of some sort every day last week.  Then I looked back at some of the outfits that I have pulled together on this little blog, and there is a wedge in every single one.  Simply put-  the wedge is on my mind.
So, I have pulled a selection of my favorite wedges of the season.  I own # 7 and am in L-O-V-E, love.
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06.17.11

Double Duty.

Last week was a tad bit stressful.  By now you all know that I carry this bag in the Summer.  Each night, as I rush out of my office to pick up the girls, I stash my laptop in my bag.  Well, it was one of those nights… Mike was out of town, we got home late and in between trying to help E with her homework and cooking dinner it wasn’t until I heard a crash that I realized Lou had climbed up on the counter to get a banana.  As I turned in fear, I saw it… My MacBook Pro sitting on the floor.  Luckily it was still in tact, but I was sitting on pins and needles as I fired her up.  The good news is that she worked.. the bad news is that it sounded like a helicopter was taking off in our kitchen.

So, after an overnight stay at the Apple Store, she’s as good as new.  (Umm, yes, a new hard drive and optical drive were needed.)  I laughed as my resident Genius told me that I should get a case…  Good to know, there are a bevy of stylish options to choose from.  Gone are the days of the black canvas bags for laptops… These babies are working double duty when it comes to protecting your electronics and keeping you in style.

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06.13.11

Summer Essentials.

I’ve filled you in on two of my Summer staples, well let me introduce you to the rest of the family… My Summer Essentials:

06.03.11

Best. Marinade. Ever.

Years ago a friend of mine who lives in Florida clued me in on Pirate’s Gold Marinade.  It is literally the best marinade ever.  We use it everything we grill, and dinner guests always rave about it.  I often send them home with a bottle.  E always says that Daddy makes the best steak in the world… I’m not going to rain on his parade and clue her in on Daddy’s little secret!

06.01.11

Home Decorator’s Collection.

Last week I received a new catalog for Home Decorator’s Collection.  While this catalog has been around for many years, I was never incredibly impressed with their products.  The only time that I ordered from them was in 2004.  I ordered a set of Louis Chairs that I was going to have reupholstered.  Well, they sent 4 of the chairs with a white wood frame and then told me that they were out of stock and couldn’t send the other two.  Needless to say, I was furious.  So after a “talk” with management, I received the additional two chairs for free (with a dark wood frame.)  What was I going to do with 4 white chairs, and 2 mahogany?… As it turns out, I painted the frames black.  As you can see from this picture (from last year), I never replaced the fabric, and now they have been booted from the dining room to make room for my mother’s dining room chairs.
So, (as I digress) I usually don’t pay their catalog much attention, but this one made me take another looksie.  And boy, am I glad that I did!  Looks like someone’s really upped their game!
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05.25.11

Stephanie Johnson Cases.

Last year, my friend Aimee gave me this set of Stephanie Johnson cases.  I can’t tell you how much I love them.  The shimmery-orange snakeskin is absolutely perfect.  I have actually used the large one for an evening bag.   Stephanie has a case for everything, in oh so many fantastic patterns.
Don’t see one for you?  Check out the rest of the selection:

Here are the cases that made it onto Kiki’s List:
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