Originals

5 Punky Pumpkins

I started by painting each pumpkin with acrylic paint. It gave the skin a leathery look I adored. For this one, I drew a heart lightly with pencil and painted it int. While the paint was still wet, I sprinkled on the red glitter. I repeated these steps with the stem. It’s my favorite! To

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Amazing Amethysts

Amethyst gemstones are identified by their variations in purple and violet. Derived from the Greek words a- (meaning not) and methustos (meaning intoxicated), myths relate the story of how the god Dionysus poured wine over a white stone, giving it its distinctive hue. If you are a Pisces or love the color of royalty, the

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Not-So-Bored Games

PERISPHERE & TRYLON Ludo, $9 Photo: Courtesy of Toys “R” Us BUY USAOPOLY Super Mario Chess, $50 Photo: Courtesy of USAopoly BUY HASBRO Candy Land, $10 Photo: Courtesy of Hasbro BUY MATTEL Apples to Apples, $19 Photo: Courtesy of Mattel BUY THE LAND OF NOD Classic Matching Game, $15 Photo: Courtesy of The Land of Nod BUY MELISSA & DOUG Ballet Recital Jigsaw Puzzle, $8 Photo:

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AMANDA SCHUON

OCCUPATION: Co-founder of Truth Be Told PR MY STYLE: I genuinely love getting dressed in the morning, and living in LA gives you so much sartorial freedom. Although my husband and I lived in New York for many years, I never quite got the winter dressing there. My style is eclectic and, above all else, high-low. I do

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Easter Dresses

Spring’s new collections are perfect for a family brunch or neighborhood Easter egg hunt This season, some of the best children’s brands have captured the playful atmosphere and effervescent qualities that arise with the onset of clear sunny days. With designers like Oscar de la Renta and Diane Von Furstenberg for the GAP debuting children’s

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5 Great Online Shops

Shopping in a store is almost always more enjoyable (visually, at least) than shopping online. Who could compare the experience of perusing the offerings of a charming and curated boutique to the fluorescent glare of so many links? More and more online retailers, though, are closing the gap between these two experiences, with well-executed and

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