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There’s nothing like combining a little shopping with traveling, and today’s Matchbook Monday comes from Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe where you can do just that. Tommy Bahama is known for its casual and comfortable leisure wear – pretty much all things tropical. It’s island fabrics and styles for those of us who may only envy [...]
Happy Black Friday – the day the retail business counts on putting itself into the black for the year. With difficult economic times, I’m not sure if they’re as optimistic this year as in years past. Shopping, however, is the Number One tourism activity in the United States. That’s why you’ll find so many retailers [...]
Last week I wrote about things to do in Denver (besides the Democratic National Convention0), and this week the country turns its attention to the Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minneapolis. While I’m a little less familiar with Saint Paul, I’ve still spent some time in the area. I still have a few things [...]
If you’ve never found the comedic in art, Puerco Azul (Blue Pig) will set you straight. This whimsical art gallery in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, occupying both a house and its courtyard, is full of an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind art. The common denominator to it all is animals. Gallery owners Lee and Nancy Chapman traveled [...]
I was reading the New York Times over the weekend, and found information about a new website that sure to appeal to people who like to combine a little shopping with their travels. That would be people like me! Store Adore was started by the former editor at Lucky Magazine, and uses local writers to [...]
Japanese artist Takashi Murakami currently has a wallpaper exhibit in the MCA Café at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art. So what’s significant about Murakami? He is one of the most significant artists of the under-40 age group to emerge from Japan, with art choices heavily influenced by pop culture and traditional Japanese art forms ““ [...]
Earlier this week, I was the fortunate recipient of some great travel gifts, and I know other travelers would appreciate them as much I do. A nightlight. I usually bring night light with me when I travel, putting it into the bathroom, and making it a little easier to get around at night. I’m in [...]
A holiday shopping excursion in New York City is not complete without checking out the decorated windows. I spent one Christmas Eve on a layover in the city, and enjoyed a trip to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations. It made being away from home on a holiday a little less depressing. What is [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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