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The 2011 Golden Greta Awards

Posted on December 30, 2011 by cellibee

As 2011 comes to an end, it’s time to announce the winners of our much anticipated (yet never duplicated), EuropeanMarket Golden Greta Awards. This year, the award committee had difficulties compiling a list of the best (and the worst) of … Continue reading →

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Handcrafted

Posted on September 22, 2011 by cellibee

While visiting several of our talented vendors in Germany and Switzerland this month, we thought it would be fun if I took a turn at being involved in the work they do at their studios and companies. A big part … Continue reading →

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Hitchin’ A Ride

Posted on July 2, 2011 by cellibee

Earlier this week, I had a message from a Trip Advisor member asking for advice on the best way to travel from the airport in Paris (Charles de Gaulle) to the center of the city. My first answer was a taxi … Continue reading →

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Pack It Up

Posted on May 16, 2011 by cellibee

OK, I’m sure you’ve seen the travel/lifestyle/fashion/men’s/women’s (pick one) magazine article about how to pack a suitcase for a three-month trip with ease, style, and flair. The author usually suggests only taking one pair of shoes, one pair of pants, … Continue reading →

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A Cup of Vienna

Posted on April 3, 2011 by cellibee

While in Starbucks this afternoon, I noticed a display for the new book by Howard Schultz, the company CEO. It’s the story of how Starbucks grew from a Seattle coffeehouse to a worldwide beverage experience powerhouse and brand. It made … Continue reading →

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Cleared for Take Off

Posted on February 23, 2011 by cellibee

On our recent trip to Paris, one of my favorite discoveries was the Air France archives. Tucked into a basement corner of the airline’s air terminal and ticket office in central Paris. Wow! As a life long plane nut and … Continue reading →

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From Paris with Style

Posted on February 8, 2011 by cellibee

We just returned from Paris after attending the 2011 Maison & Objet home design show. Wow! Eight buildings of the best of European furniture, homewares, and accessories. We visited with several of our current vendor partners and met with potential … Continue reading →

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Our Best of 2010 Awards

Posted on December 27, 2010 by cellibee

As 2010 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the people, events, and places that have made it memorable. Like the Oscars, Tonys, and the Emmys, we would like to take this opportunity to bestow … Continue reading →

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Oh, Christmas Tree

Posted on December 13, 2010 by cellibee

Last Saturday, we made our yearly journey to the Christmas tree farm. Yes, it was time again to search high and low for the perfect tree. This year, our trip was even more special due to the cold drizzle and … Continue reading →

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Safe Travels?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by cellibee

OK, I’m going to wade (fully clothed) into the recent TSA airport security debate. Should we be scanning or patting down? Now, being a flier, I’m all for doing whatever is necessary to keep me, Sue, and thousand of other … Continue reading →

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