Trader Joe’s

Easy Single Bloom Orchid Arrangements

May 6, 2011
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When I lived at the Four Seasons Hotel apartments, I only saw the florist once in 4 years. There are impressive arrangements all over the hotel. I would wake up in the morning and, voila, the vases would be full of different flowers in gorgeous arrangements I wouldn’t even suggest that you try at home. Being back in the hotel has been a treat. I find myself paying attention to details, like the flowers, that [...]

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How to Make an Inexpensive Holiday Flower Arrangement

November 16, 2010
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Chrysanthemums (mums) are about $4.50 per bunch at Trader Joe’s.  I bought some and though I have taken Ikebana flower arranging classes, I wasn’t sure what to do with these. I’m not an expert. I keep glass vases of various sizes in the house. I was amazed by how many chrysanthemum arrangements came out of one bunch. Once, I got four 4″x4″ vases and a little 2″x1″ our of one bunch. Last time it was [...]

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Stylish Biodegradable Napkins Available at Trader Joe’s

February 8, 2010
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I was thrilled to see these, because we have a bathroom that guests use where I like to have disposable towels or napkins. We seem to have a ridiculous stream of people rotating in and out of our house at all times so it’s not super practical to keep a hand towel in there. Plus (maybe it’s the Hong Kong left in me), I don’t think a ton of people like to share towels with [...]

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