http://www.the-e-list.com the-e-list.com - Guide Newsletter 2010 http://www.the-e-list.com/images/content/img_logo.gif http://www.the-e-list.com http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-22-2010.html You simply can't brave one more snarky salesperson or you forgot about Aunt Mary. There are better options than an instant Amazon gift card. If you're flummoxed by the final few on your list, here are some up-to-the-very-last-minute ideas. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-22-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1497.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-15-2010.html We're getting down to the wire, but there's still time to send your letters to Santa. Pop them in the mailbox outside of Page's Hardware in Guilford and they'll go directly to the North Pole... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-15-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1500.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-8-2010.html My husband is picky, picky, picky. He has a stack of cashmere v-necks in every neutral color, and, frankly, that's all he wants. No crewneck, no turtleneck or, egads, cardigan for him. One Christmas I bought his favorite vee in purple, just for fun.. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-8-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1502.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-1-2010.html Not sure how it happened (I'm originally from Brooklyn--isn't everybody?) but at heart, I'm 100% New England. I LOVE the change of seasons and, especially the stark drama of a Connecticut winter. This list is about all things cozy for the holidays. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-december-1-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1504.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-24-2010.html A glance at the calendar is frightening this time of year and I know I'm not alone. We slog through the season and forget to have fun. The shopping, the wrapping, the cards, the parties. It's SUPPOSED to be festive, lest we forget... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-24-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1516.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-17-2010.html Wow! Hordes of e-list readers descended on Essex for Girl's Night Out and I hope you all had as much fun as I did. I was sad when it ended....so....I'm hoping to pull off one more (in another town) before the holidays. You'll be the first to know... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-17-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1518.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-10-2010.html Artists are generally too busy making things to bother with stuff like email, much less websites. So, as much as I love to provide plenty of information about the folks I write up, you may have to go a bit out of your way to see this week's list... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-10-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1520.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-3-2010.html Now that we've finally dispensed with Halloween, we can start planning REAL holidays, including my personal favorite, Thanksgiving. If you hadn't noticed, I'm all about food. I'm either thinking about what to eat or what I probably shouldn't eat... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-november-3-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1522.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-22-2010---winners-of-the-e-list-contest.html So many wonderful entries, so hard to choose! Thank you, thank you to everyone who entered the-e-list contest. With the help of some friends, I've whittled it down to the top three. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-22-2010---winners-of-the-e-list-contest.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4003.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/interior-inspirations-october-22-2010.html OK, I almost never send out two email newsletters in one week. But I'm so excited about Interior Inspirations, that I wanted to share with you some of the vignettes that local and well-known Interior Designers created at the Lyme Art Association. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/interior-inspirations-october-22-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1524.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-22-2010---interior-inspiratons.html OK, I almost never send out two email newsletters in one week. But I'm so excited about Interior Inspirations, that I wanted to share with you some of the vignettes that local and well-known Interior Designers created at the Lyme Art Association. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-22-2010---interior-inspiratons.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4005.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-20-2010.html Call me the Grinch of All Hallow's Eve. I’m perfectly happy digging into a bag of mini Butterfingers or yanking out my fillings with an overdose of Milk Duds, but I don’t dress up (although I see the relative benefits of a mask)... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-20-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1528.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/winners-of-the-e-list-contest.html So many wonderful entries, so hard to choose! Thank you, thank you to everyone who entered the-e-list contest. With the help of some friends, I've whittled it down to the top three. Here are the winners of the Share Your Shoreline Secrets contest. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/winners-of-the-e-list-contest.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1526.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-13-2010.html Hey, it's my birthday! Two years of scouring the Shoreline for all good things, and I'm still raving (and occasionally ranting). Thank you for reading, sending me your Shoreline secrets and forwarding the-e-list to your friends. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-13-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1530.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-6-2010.html I can pick a sofa, I'm sorta good with pillow fabric, but coffee tables get the best of me. Mine is a ten-year-old, flea market purchase (albeit the perfect size) that was a placeholder until I found just the RIGHT one... http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-october-6-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1532.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-22-2010.html This week's list is all about Branford. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-22-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4007.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-15-2010.html Looking to save some dough this fall and holiday season? Buy an e-card and get discounts at 65 of our favorite shops, restaurants and services. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-15-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4009.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-8-2010.html Three friends (and local authors) published books this month, and I'm thrilled for them: http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-8-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4011.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-1-2010.html The food-obsessed among us troll the farmer's markets for fresh-picked bounty, but lately I've been checking out the skin care and soaps, too. Here are a couple that I can vouch for, sans harmful phthalates and other unpronouncable poisons. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-september-1-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4013.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-august-25-2010.html While I've never set foot on the scale in my house-it belongs to my (you're so vain) husband--I did just weigh the September Vogue. Three and 1/2 pounds worth of fall fashion and advertising. Things must be looking up! Some trends worth embracing: http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-august-25-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4015.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-august-11-2010.html Summer is whipping by, and I've just made my first fruit crisp of the season. I'm no baker but crisp is like cheating; it's so easy, everybody drools over it, and, in the unlikely event that there's any left over, it's perfect for breakfast. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-august-11-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4017.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-july-28-2010.html You can tell by this list that I'm enjoying myself a little TOO much this summer. Every Monday I start dieting and usuallly, I make it to Wednesday. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-july-28-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4019.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-july-14-2010.html Need an instant vacation? Spend a day in Essex! http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-july-14-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4021.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-30-2010.html ust back from an e-list-worthy summer vacation. We hopped in the car and drove barely 45 minutes away for a few sybaritic days at the spanking new Ocean House in Watch Hill. Instant vacation! http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-30-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4023.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-23-2010.html The winners of the-e-list Best of the Shoreline Readers Poll, 2010 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-23-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_2018.jpg 107 105 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/winners-of-the-reader-poll-2010.html You asked me. I didn't know. I asked you. You answered. Here are the results of the "vote for your favorite" reader's poll. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/winners-of-the-reader-poll-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4025.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-16-2010.html For years I made elaborate feasts for my friends. Then one day, well into the second hour of clean-up after a party (never mind the planning, shopping, cooking), I had an epiphany. People are happy to be invited. It doesn't have to be complicated. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-16-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4027.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/all-good-things-for-dad-june-9th-2010.html My husband needs some new clothes, but like most guys, he's weirdly picky and hates to shop. Here's our conversation while shopping online for some vacation duds: Me: How about these? Him: I already have those. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/all-good-things-for-dad-june-9th-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_2537.jpg 109 103 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-9-2010.html My husband needs some new clothes, but like most guys, he's weirdly picky and hates to shop. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-9-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4029.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-2-2010.html Don't know about you, but despite my best efforts, it's hard to stay on a healthy track come Memorial Day. I had good intentions, but barbecue, guacamole and margaritas got the best of me this weekend. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-june-2-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4031.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-may-19-2010.html Wow! E-list readers are passionate about their Pilates instructors, yoga teachers and dry-cleaners! Laura and I have been busy tallying the "vote for your favorites" poll. Can't wait to share the results with you. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-may-19-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4033.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-may-12-2010.html Attention Shoreline shoppers! Here's a list of warehouse and sample sales to keep you busy over the next few weekends. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-may-12-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4035.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-may-5-2010.html Celebrating my greatest achievement is something I take seriously, so Mother's Day is BIG in my house. Once a year, I do exactly as I please and everyone has to go along. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-may-5-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4037.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-28-2010.html As much fun as I have giving you my excruciating opinion every week, I can't possibly try every manicurist, pilates instructor and hairstylist on the Shoreline. So, it's your turn! http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-28-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4039.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-21-2010.html One Mother's Day, many years ago, my sister and I presented Mom with our version of the ideal breakfast in bed--an elegant silver tray stacked with Ring Dings and Devil Dogs. She groaned and rolled over. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-21-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4041.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-14-2010.html This time of year, everybody seems to be itching to get their hands in the dirt. Not me. Garden is a language I don't speak, and frankly, I'm a girl who likes instant gratification. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-14-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4043.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-7-2010.html "Pahk your cah ovah theyah." Music to my ears and the very first thing I heard on my foot-loose and fancy-free jaunt (no husband, no daughter, no dog) to Boston. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-april-7-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4045.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-march-24-2010.html Ah, Spring! Our local boutiques are filling up with an enticing array for the season. I ran around to see what's new and dug up a few deals to get you out shopping. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-march-24-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4047.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-march-10-2010.html New Orleans here I come! I'm going on vacation, so I dug through the archives and picked some greatest hits --- articles that you clicked on the most -- and compiled them here to keep you busy until I get back. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-march-10-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4049.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-march-3-2010.html I get overexcited about mobile food--the Cupcake Truck, the Big Green Pizza Truck, Dinners at the Farm Truck -- and just when we think we've exhausted the genre, Caseus's Grilled Cheese Truck rolls in. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-march-3-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4051.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-24-2010.html From the sibling ice dancers (confusing and weird) to the Aboriginal costumes (distracting and weird), to Sven Kramer's stunning disqualification and Joannie Rochette's courageous short program, this has been a riveting Olympics. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-24-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4053.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-17-2010.html Snow days once a week are testing my relationship with my daughter. At least we have the Olympics to look forward to every night. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-17-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4055.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-10-2010.html Nobody would believe I spent the last 25 years in the fashion industry if they saw my current costume: zip fleece, ragged yoga pants and ancient Uggs. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-10-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4057.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-4-2010.html 902 of you snagged bargains (yes, I counted) at the Insane Insidewalk Sale. Thanks for braving the sub-freezing temps and supporting our lovely local boutiques and designers. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-february-4-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4059.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-28-2010.html I love to mouth off about Whole Foods rejection of the Shoreline (Providence has three!?!), but if they opened here, where would that leave my favorite local food emporiums? http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-28-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4061.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-20-2010.html Can't get my mind around the scope of the devastation in Haiti. I finally had to tear myself away from the coverage and write the list, trivial as it seems. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-20-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4063.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-14-2010.html My absolute favorite thing to do over the holidays is head to New York with my daughter for a whirlwind weekend of performances, museums, shopping and eating. http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-14-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4065.jpg 100 95 http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-6-2010.html I know you think I spend all my time eating, drinking and shopping my way up and down the Shoreline, but that's not exactly the case (ok, maybe a little). http://www.the-e-list.com/archive/the-e-list-january-6-2010.html http://www.the-e-list.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_4067.jpg 100 95