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Susan Lanier-Graham on January 23rd, 2011

Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills, California, is in the heart of Rodeo Drive, sharing the street with Prada, Gucci, Valentino, Michael Kors, Chanel…

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Susan Lanier-Graham on November 24th, 2009

Christmas luxury starts with a thick, steaming cup of aromatic coffee. You can find the perfect Christmas present at Door County Coffee & Tea Co. in Carlsville, Wisconsin, brought to your home via online holiday shopping – or the beautiful showroom and cafe. Door County Coffee & Tea Co. is a small family-owned business located [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on March 30th, 2009

I had one day on the Central Oregon Coast, so I had to make it count. I wanted low key. Relaxing. A day to enjoy nature and ignore the usual tourist attractions. I was with my sister, so it was a day for laughing, remembering stories from our childhood, and creating new moments. We started [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on September 12th, 2008

I recently visited the Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee. The park is surrounded by the most fascinating little towns. Check back and I’ll be talking about some of the great artists I met along with some fun things to do in the area. But this time, I want to share one of the unique [...]

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When people visit Washington DC, they usually spend all their time exploring the excitement, monuments and history that makes our nation’s capital so unique. But the surrounding areas, especially the areas in nearby Virginia, make for an unforgettable addition to your trip. Plan on spending a Saturday in Manassas and you’ll be in for a great [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on August 8th, 2008

I spent a week at the Jersey Shore and enjoyed every minute of it. Great weather. Friendly people. Beautiful water. Wonderful art and antiques. Fabulous shops. But one of my favorite places is Red Bank.  Sitting proudly on the banks of the Navesink River, Red Bank has had a colorful maritime history. When the 1980s [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on May 29th, 2008

One of the best parts of my job traveling the world is finding really “cool stuff” along the way. I thought today that I’d share a few of those. Perhaps the most fun and innovative find are the Squishy Bowls found online at Guyot Design’s website. The collapsible bowls are perfect for traveling. You can get [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on May 17th, 2008

I found the perfect travel companion this week while visiting the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum’s Store in Little Rock, Arkansas. I instantly fell in love with this eco-friendly bag created by Australian company Envirosax and distributed throughout the US.  The envirosax reusable shopping bags are available in bold prints in a variety [...]

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