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Next Showcases New in Summer Exclusives
For the ladies, this season is also about power prints, pretty pastels and eye-catching Aztec designs; the new additions to the summer and holiday shop are no exception. A wardrobe essential is the return of the statement blazer with a gorgeous …
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Ghosts, fine food and frivolity
… is Kinsale fishing port – a holiday resort that is a charming and colourful seaside town with a medieval history. Brightly painted cottages and shop fronts line its maze of narrow streets, stocking everything from books, fashion, jewellery, linen, …
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Great British Escapes: The coast
Inside, the yurts have been styled with contemporary furnishings, including king-size linen-dressed beds, and each has an en-suite bathroom with overhead shower or rolltop bath. Luxury Yurts at Priory Bay (01983 613146; priorybay.co.uk), from £200 per …
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Entertaining marks passing of time, in a less formal way
She came to Bluffton as a new bride to teach kindergarten but instead has learned by heart the rhythmic ingredients of life: weddings, christenings, graduations, weddings, christenings, holiday celebrations, golden anniversaries, funerals .
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Brodsworth Hall prepares for 'Royal' visit

Brodsworth Hall prepares for 'Royal' visit
With a visit by King George V and Queen Mary just a few weeks away, the family and staff at Brodsworth Hall are making arrangements for the royal visit over the May Day bank holiday weekend, as English Heritage turns back the clock 100 years to June …
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How Hello! weddings are destroying the happy ever after
'Most couples spend more time planning a foreign holiday than they do thinking about what it is like to be married,' said one of the vicars I interviewed for my book. 'Some of them will have come from broken homes, so they don't have any good examples …
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48 hours in Titanic Belfast

48 hours in Titanic Belfast
Although there are still some rough neighbourhoods that remain segregated and aren't tourist-friendly around July 12 (a public holiday when historic tensions can reignite), most of the main streets in central Belfast where warring paramilitary groups …
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48 hours in Titanic Belfast
Although there are still some rough neighbourhoods that remain segregated and aren't tourist-friendly around July 12 (A public holiday when historic tensions can reignite), most of the main streets in central Belfast where warring paramilitary groups …
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Cool Places to Stay: Old Shepherd's Huts in Hampshire – Back to nature in …

Cool Places to Stay: Old Shepherd's Huts in Hampshire – Back to nature in …
A new holiday site in an ancient bluebell wood opens this summer offering accommodation in replica shepherd's huts. Wriggly Tin Shepherd's Huts in the South Downs in Hampshire offers visitors the back-to-nature appeal of camping in simple but cosy …
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Briefly: New Apple Store downtime sign; Lumia 900 free after data glitch
The notification page for down time on Apple's online store has changed from the sticky note theme that had been used for years to a linen theme reminiscent of iOS. The wording of the note also underwent some subtle changes.
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EVENTS CALENDAR for Week starting March 23

EVENTS CALENDAR for Week starting March 23
People's Center – New Haven, Panel discussion on the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and Cate Bourke's memorial installation “Crewel Linen: Unfinished Business”, 2-3 pm March 24, reception follows 4-6 pm at West Cove Studio (30 Elm St., West Haven), free, …
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Londoners pack up and head to the Med to rent out homes during Olympics
A recent survey conducted by holiday home specialists Owners Direct has revealed that 50% of Brits in the South East who plan to, or have already rented out their homes for the Olympics are looking to escape the UK for a Mediterranean break.
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Yes, I tell my husband what to wear – and no, darling, it's NOT suede waistcoats
Another survivor of successive wardrobe culls is a cream linen jacket that Guy likes to wear out to dinner but which makes him look like an official at a bowling tournament, or an ice-cream salesman. Not to mention the patchwork shirt that might be all …
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Product Wire

Product Wire
Made of natural linen sourced from Holland and France, it is protected with a water and stain resistant coating. Pleated wristlet shown here. 6 3/4 "x4 1/2 "x2". $ 36. Spartina 449, Hilton Head, SC. 843.681.8860. American Experiences is a new collection …
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Big Fun For Little Ones With Keycamp
Parents with toddlers will also benefit with free linen and welcome pack (worth up to £33.50) for low season holidays booked by 29 March 2012. Seven nights at Camping La Chapelle from just £405 per family this June. Situated in the centre of Argelès …
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Celebrating our treasures at Dumfries Museum

Celebrating our treasures at Dumfries Museum
From the linen wrapped head of an ancient Egyptian mummy to a collection of Scottish lichens, from a Chinese water pipe to an elaborately carved Norwegian powder horn and from the skin of a sloth to samples from the Indian Ocean telegraph cable, …
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Family-friendly ski and snowboard holidays
Cots and cot linen are provided, but you'll need to organise your own childcare, though Tots to Travel has a list of companies it would recommend. Chalet Marta, Selva Val Gardena, Italy This is one of Esprit Ski's larger properties (espritski.com), …
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Nick Crane's Grand Tour
The children had never had a Mediterranean holiday. Imogen (16), Kit (15) and Connie (11) have spent more holidays than most pitching tents in Gore-Tex latitudes. "For once," announced Kit, "we just want to go south, towards the sun.
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Gulf Coast Friends collect $650 for Haveards

Gulf Coast Friends collect 0 for Haveards
Gulf Coast Friends' ladies enjoyed a wonderful holiday luncheon and musical singalong in December as they shared some Christmas cheer. An impromptu passing of a Santa Hat taken off the head of one of the members resulted in a most generous contribution …
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This pink linen dress from Jaeger is one of the hottest looks
By Antonia Kraskowski IF YOU are jetting off for a spot of sunshine rather than hitting the slopes this winter make sure you turn heads with the ultimate holiday wardrobe. First things first, whether you're planning to lie on a beach or set sail on a …
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EVENTS CALENDAR for Week starting Jan. 27
A-Space at West Cove Studio, “Crewel Linen: Unfinished Business” and “Study in Black and White”, works by Cate Bourke, through March 25, 10 am-4 pm Fridays-Saturdays, free, 30 Elm St., West Haven; 203-500-0268. Atticus Bookstore Cafe, “Recent Works”, …
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Latest Holiday Linen News

Holiday Nightlife in the Treasure Valley
Here are some places to find music, fun and holiday cheer this weekend. • Celebrate with guitar wiz and singer-songwriter Marcus Eaton, 7 pm Dec. 23, at an all-ages concert at the Linen Building Event Center, 1402 W. Grove St. Cover is $ 7. …
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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle that Holiday Gift Wrap
Vintage Linen Wrap – Wrap goods in vintage napkins, handkerchiefs, or other linens graced with lively patterns, and the packaging itself will serve as an added gift. Dig through your linens closet at home or try looking at thrift stores. …
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Choice Cuts: More culinary gift wishes for the holidays
I confessed what I was lusting after, elegant table linens in shades of taupe, cream, and ecru. After putting that in print, guess what? A lovely woman contacted me at the paper to say she was selling scads of beautiful old linen, …
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