Monthly Archives: February 2014

Valentine’s Day Gift Roundup

Published on Cottages and Gardens      AS VALENTINE GIFTS, HEARTS AND FLOWERS ARE ONLY STARTERS. Here are some unusual–maybe even offbeat–ideas for Valentine treats.      Italian Chocolate Add a new twist to a Valentine staple with designer chocolates personally tasted … Continue reading

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Guilty (and Gilty!) Pleasure in Palm Beach

Published on Cottages and Gardens While folks back home were battling blizzards, Presidents Day weekend was a time of guilty pleasures in Palm Beach. Not only were we sheepishly basking in lovely sunny weather, but there were dozens of activities to … Continue reading

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Wrangling Words

Thirtieth Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Elko, Nevada Renowned as host of the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko, Nevada, is a former railroad byway that has transformed itself into a “can do” town of casinos, covered wagons, Basque heritage and Western … Continue reading

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