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Another day, another story about the royal wedding. This time it's about how we'll remember the wedding of the decade after it's over (and how people will make money off it). Traditionally, royal-inspired tacky souvenirs are officially forbidden, but Prince William has graciously allowed people to honor him and Miss Catherine Middleton. There are guidelines, however, which start by decreeing Read more
Yes, it's exactly what you think. And, no, I don't know what you do with thimbles. Wikipedia says a thimble is a "small, hard-pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing." So that means instead of pricking your finger, you stab Kate Middleton's face! But don't let me tell you why to buy this set, listen to its seller on eBay: I have up for grabs an ultra rare Read more
Flickr is a dreamland — but while you get to be exposed to a wide variety of photography, amateur and professional, it's overwhelming and sometimes difficult to find new streams that move you. That is, until you find something like photographer Michael Hughes's set of images, called souvenirs. Hughes's cheeky photos consist of images where he holds the miniature version of a landmark up to the Read more
It's time for a new twist on photo memorabilia. With photo mugs pouring out of the cupboards, a bedtime t-shirt of last year's vacation, and a mouse pad snap from the trip to Disneyland, you've made sure to keep photo memories nearby. Push those stale souvenirs aside and turn a favorite iPhone photo into the ultimate statement piece: a temporary tattoo. The set of 16 customizable photo tattoos Read more
All good things come to an end, and that includes vacation as well. Settling back into work is hard especially when you're missing the sun and sand or whatever you immersed yourself in during your travels, but the vacation bliss doesn't have to end. It's said that people reap more benefit from multiple short vacations rather than one long one, because we derive most of the pleasure of our trip Read more
It's a bad sign when the opening sequence of a movie not only fails to grab your attention, but has your eyelids drooping before you even meet the main character. Such is the case for Green Lantern, and the frustratingly dull first few minutes set the tone for rest of the film, which is based on the popular comic book series. Ryan Reynolds is the actor throwing his hat into the superhero ring Read more
On Monday, I attended an intimate event in New York City for Lowes and Valspar Signature Colors paint hosted by Nate Berkus. Nate presented about the power of paint and let us in on the secret of where he finds color inspiration. The biggest takeaway for me, I think, was that color really should be the inspiration for a room. You can add style influences like "rustic" or "shabby chic" later but Read more
The royal wedding is almost here! Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot in a matter of hours, and these off-the-wall souvenirs are guaranteed to get you in the spirit. From tea bags to plates to condoms to a fridge, you won't believe the stuff that's being sold to commemorate the big day. Take a look at these crazy finds, and then check back later for all of our coverage of the ceremony Read more
My idea of a dream gift isn't an expensive piece of jewelry or a fancy new bag; it's a food-related souvenir from another country. So when Emily from SavvySugar paid a visit to Japan and brought back some instant noodles for me, I was over the moon. Two of my favorite things — travel gifts and ramen? It was almost too much to bear. Emily couldn't read the package but found the instant noodles Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! A visit to an amusement park can feel like a roller coaster, even if you’re not on the rides. While you’re trying to have fun with friends or family, you may also be worrying about how much you’re spending. Theme parks can be a big drain on your wallet. An entrance ticket alone costs between $50 and $80; add food and Read more
