What is it exactly that makes us take a chance? Is there a definitive answer? It may be a bit like pornography--we don't really know until we see it. Case in point--all the badass dolls starting new businesses, traipsing new trails and making waves when water hits them in the face. Our favorite Deana, of… Continue reading Going Out On A Limb…
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What’s In Your Desk?…
The long weekend finds this girl scrolling through Pinterest discovering office ideas. Months ago, a photo pulled at the heart and I've had office fever since. Why? Not sure. Mostly, I work in bed, on the couch, on the balcony and in the bath. The photo, now phone wallpaper, is to inspire me to: A)… Continue reading What’s In Your Desk?…
Kissing Rules?…Please Share
Miss V, Hair Goddess, says, "You need to write dating advice." Pfft, think I. What the hell would I know? When it comes to dating, this girl is beyond novice. My last date was an affair of some sort with The Norwegian. I "dated" my husband just to keep everything in working order. But an… Continue reading Kissing Rules?…Please Share
New Year…New Books
Let's resolve to become smarter, savvier and deeper in-the-know with our very own Duchess Dolls Book Club. With a twist. Picks are chick authors we know, work with, or wish we knew. Like the old-fashioned French salon designed to make us even more saucy, non? First up-delving deeper into the death biz. Whaaaa? Turns out… Continue reading New Year…New Books
Is It Resolution Time?…
Do I have to? Can you hear the whine in my voice? Every year I resolve to be a better human, make more money, be more respectful of the money I make, create success from everything around me and save for retirement. This year I've decided to change it up a bit. I resolve to… Continue reading Is It Resolution Time?…
Holiday Happy…Wheels
Reflecting inward always comes this time of year. As the year winds down we look both back and forward. Inevitably we are reminded to be grateful. Amongst those things you're grateful for, have you given thought to the wheel? Yup, the wheel--as in cars, our getting around, our mobility. We generally only acknowledge the ease… Continue reading Holiday Happy…Wheels
Holiday Happy…Reach Out
It's the happiest time of the year...except when it's not. Thank goodness some things that can make the holidays sparkle don't cost a thing. The sparkliest amongst these? Love. Mush mush. Love can be the very thing bringing people down this time of year. A dinner with some dolls without partners brings this home to… Continue reading Holiday Happy…Reach Out
Holiday Happy…The LBD
Christmas calls for a little black dress and multiple strands of our beloved pearls. Really? For what occasion is the LBD not on call? That's neither here nor there. We're talking Christmas. There's church, parties, dinners, cocktails, office gatherings and more people than we can remember for one season, non? The LBD can be dressed… Continue reading Holiday Happy…The LBD
Holiday Happy…Tea
The annual Yaya white elephant features gifts so extraordinaire we can't decide what to steal. We get over it and take home what we like best. Oh--need a Yaya primer? The Yayas are a group of badass chicks--much like the ones in the book. This year our greatest gift was a surprise visit from our… Continue reading Holiday Happy…Tea
House Hunters…
Millennials are buying condos. Cash buyers are everywhere. Building is on the rise. You can buy a house with bad credit. Such is afternoon coffee with Magic Zip Code's Deana, our fave. Want the insider scoop? Cash is king. As in most things, cash can get you the best deal when buying a house. Sellers… Continue reading House Hunters…
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