Winter has meant a white-out for many of us, so it's not surprising that many bloggers, magazine editors, and designers have been coming up with ideas for adding color to their homes and outfits. If you're feeling buried in snow, try one of these colors to remind you of sunnier times. Here are a few of the best ideas we've seen this month.
(1) Comment Posted in GeneralThe end is nigh ? at least, according to some theories. The truth is none of us really know what will happen this Friday, but we here at Overstock.com want to make sure you are prepared for anything.
(2) Comments Posted in General Just For FunHave you visited Grandma today? Or rather, has Grandma visited you? Halloween may be over, but the festive atmosphere continues with a holiday dedicated to family, the entire family; for today is Dia de los Muertos, a once-a-year festival when, according to Mexican tradition, the spirits of deceased relatives wander among the living.
(3) Comments Posted in GeneralFor four days last month, ParentsConnect.com asked their members "What is your happy place?" Responders had a chance to win an Overstock.com prize package that would let them create a Zen happy place. . It was part of their "Come On, Get Happy Party," and it made me realize: So many websites and magazines have been talking about how to get happy. It's time to not take ourselves so seriously. Let's get happy!
(2) Comments Posted in GeneralBy now, you may have noticed that October is Overstock.com's birthday! We've definitely been in celebration mode. As members of the editorial team, however, we're taking the birthday celebrations to the next level. October 12 marks the birthday of two members of our team (me included!). We were not only born on the same day, but in the same year, within hours of each other.Check out our birthday wish lists. Maybe you'll find something you'd like for yourself.
(1) Comment Posted in General Just For FunFor many Americans, it's hard not to get caught up in the fervor of a presidential election. The speeches, the conventions, the TV ads: It can sometimes cloud the most important part, voting. Have you registered to vote yet? If not, be sure to do it soon; the deadlines vary by state, and many are coming up in the next few weeks.
(2) Comments Posted in GeneralSchool is well under way now; it's time for the phone calls to start coming from your kids at college about the things they forgot, and it's been long enough for your grade school kids to decide that reusing last year's stuff just isn't cutting it.
No Comments Posted in GeneralWe're leaving London behind and heading south of the equator to a place where the weather's warmer and the accents are equally as charming. With summer sweeping quickly into fall, I wanted a location that would inspire looks that can be worn throughout the transition of the seasons. This month's fashion inspiration comes from the picturesque landscapes of the Australian outback.
(1) Comment Posted in GeneralTelling a joke can go horribly wrong. You may forget an important part, mess up the punch line, or worse, offend someone. Today, August 16, is National Tell a Joke Day, so if you've hesitated in the past, it's your chance to try it again.
(11) Comments Posted in GeneralTypically the hottest days of the year, the dog days fall squarely at the end of July, beginning of August. Why are they called the dog days anyway?The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that the raging star, Sirius was responsible for the extreme heat. Here are a few tips for surviving the hottest days of the year.
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