Coffee Break – Bota Box

Where to start? I’ll start many moons ago, in college, which was the last time I drank boxed wine. (And even then I only used the wine as a component of punch.) Cut to a few weeks ago at Thanksgiving, when my aunt — quite the oenophile — showed up at the family party with…

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Coffee Break – Canon PowerShot S95

Coffee Break – Canon PowerShot S95

I think this week I’ll devote coffee breaks to some last minute gift ideas — including today’s deal of the day on Amazon: my camera! I got the Canon S95 a few months ago (gift from my parents) and have loved it so far — it’s easy to point and click, takes quality pictures, and…

Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Rolled-Trim Blazer

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m intrigued with this blazer by Helmut Lang. From far away: it’s your classic black wool jersey blazer; perhaps a bit on the boxy side. But up close: I’m digging the interesting rolled hem. It’s $595 at Bergdorf Goodman. Rolled-Trim…