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A Taste of Teen Macabre – Russian Style

May 17, 2010
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A Taste of Teen Macabre – Russian Style

Just a really odd little tidbit in the news.  May want to wipe St Petersburg off the “Places to travel with Teens” list. ST. PETERSBURG — The Associated Press A Russian court has convicted two men of murdering and eating a 16-year-old schoolgirl in January. The St. Petersburg City Court says it sentenced a...
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British Vogue – Traveling in Sublime Style Series – South Africa

May 10, 2010
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British Vogue – Traveling in Sublime Style Series – South Africa

British Vogue gets it right every time.  The June 2011 issue, with its fashion stories cataloged by destination (or lifestyle), appeals to every aspect of my ramshackle chic sensibility – great, effortless style with just the slightest undercurrent of boho artistry (with the budget of landed gentry). The collections – from California surfer girl...
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BOS Travel Snapshot – Otter Creek Tents, North Goa, India

September 10, 2009
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BOS Travel Snapshot – Otter Creek Tents, North Goa, India

If you’re looking for a  little dose of ramshackle chic Indian style, you’ll need to look elsewhere.  That is, Elsewhere in North Goa, where Otter Creek Tents provides an inspired and affordable balance of privacy, relaxation and great style. Situated right on a saltwater creek, each of the three tents has a double four-poster...
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Ramshackle Chic – In Search of the Perfect Blend of Comfort and Cool, without the over-the-top Aftertaste

September 8, 2009
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Ramshackle Chic – In Search of the Perfect Blend of Comfort and Cool, without the over-the-top Aftertaste

I am an unabashed fan of ramshackle chic. I love the way the words sound when spoken, with the two “sh” sounds punctuated by the crisp “kle” in between. I love the idea of ramshackle chic, which in my vernacular, refers to an effortless, slightly haphazard balance of comfort and coolness; an eclectic yet...
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