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Bali Bed / Ubud Hanging Gardens

Earlier today, I saw this photo posted on my Tumblr (via FYBeds), and it got me reminiscing about our bedroom in Bali (where we honeymooned, in addition to Bangkok, Phuket, and the Phi Phi Islands). It was awesome. This was it. See how happy it made me? Our hotel in Bali, Ubud Hanging Gardens, was our “splurge” hotel (all the other ones we stayed at on the trip were varying...

Nov 30th

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Monday / On Set

I spent yesterday in our Connecticut studio kitchen filming a series of baking segments (recipes/segments to come, of course). I usually handle my own wardrobe, because I’m picky about fit (aren’t we all?) and…well…I like what I like, and so I was pretty psyched to find tops for all five segments for under $100 ($85, to be exact) at Old Navy. Happy clients = happy me. My...

Nov 30th

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Hi From Hartford!

Hi From Hartford! from Jordan Reid on Vimeo. Original Article

Nov 30th

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Jordan Reid / DIY Christmas From Glamour Magazine

Last year, we made jars upon jars of sugared cranberries, courtesy this recipe supplied by Jordan Reid, one of our favourite New York-based lifestyle bloggers… (Click HERE for more.) Original Article

Nov 29th

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Soup Shoot

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Nov 29th

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Sleepy Amtrak Sunrise

You know how whenever you go to the train station there’s that one hysterical person running through the station like a lunatic, bags flailing about wildly, screaming “EXCUSEMEEXCUSEMEEXCUSEME”? This morning, that was me. I am almost never even a minute late to anything, but there was an incident with the dry cleaner, followed by an incident with a taxi, followed by an...

Nov 29th

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30 Etsy Finds Under $30 / Part III

30 more selections from Etsy for your holiday gift consideration… Egg Cup & Cozy ($20) Best Hot Cocoa Ever ($10) Trio of Vintage Wooden Mashers ($24) Boudoir Sleep Mask ($25) Single Personalized Nest Ornament ($8) Milk Chocolate Covered Bacon ($16.20) Custom Leather Butterfly Bracelet ($26) Tillandsia Air Plant ($3) White Blooms Headband ($26) Made-to-Order...

Nov 29th

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I Think Lucy Wants To Move To Ohio

Happy Puppy from Jordan Reid on Vimeo. That is one happy dog. Original Article

Nov 29th

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Beer & Cheese & More Cheese

Saturday night, Matt & Rachael came by for dinner with Kendrick, his parents, and me, and brought with them an incredible spread from the West Side Market in Cleveland. Said spread included the Great Lakes Christmas Ale pictured at left, which is perfect for a chilly evening in, with hints of cinnamon and a rich spiciness. Almost too intense to enjoy in large quantities, I’d have just...

Nov 29th

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Shopping, Swiss & Snowfall

The #1 thing I wanted to do on our trip to Ohio was make a repeat visit to Schrock’s Antique Mall, in Berlin, for some Christmas gift-buying. I toyed with the idea of picking up that set of blue marbled cups and plates (they’re tin, which means even I can’t break them), but decided I’m all full up on kitschy tableware for the moment. This is a Jadeite rolling pin/flour...

Nov 28th

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This Monday Evening...

…Francesca is performing at the Metropolitan Room! I’ll be in Connecticut for work and won’t be able to go - but she’s a spectacular singer, and it’ll be a great evening of jazz and cocktails. I highly recommend checking it out! Call (212) 206-0440 or click here for reservations. Original Article

Nov 28th

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Where I'm At

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Nov 27th

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Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis

Click here for two fun - and easy! - ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers! 1. Turkey, Brie & Cranberry Panini 2. Turkey, Apple, Cheddar & Stuffing Panini (If you don’t have a panini press - I don’t; I borrowed the one I use in the segment - just put put the sandwiches in a frying pan, buttered side out, and flip after a couple of minutes.) Original Article

Nov 27th

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My Haley Girl Contest Winner

Unmoored won the “My Addison” feathered headband (pictured above)! Congrats, and thanks to everyone who entered. (Remember: Ramshackle Glam readers get 10% off anything in the store all day long using the code BLACKFRIDAY during checkout.) And if you didn’t win this time, another exciting giveaway is coming up on Monday, so keep an eye out! Original Article

Nov 26th

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Lovely Things That Have Happened This Weekend

(So far.) On the drive into North Canton, Kendrick and I stopped into Quaker Steak & Lube on the recommendation of Rachael and Colleen. We had fried pickles (oh, love…although I find it’s best not to eat an entire basket all at once - I did that a few years ago in Atlanta, and it was bad) and an assortment of wings. We avoided the famous Atomic Wings on the suggestion of our...

Nov 26th

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White Castle Turkey Stuffing

So I’m maybe a day late on this…but I thought it was worth posting anyways. There’s still Christmas turkey to think about, you know. (Thanks, Alejandra :).) Original Article

Nov 26th

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Yesterday's Road Trip!

Jordan, Kendrick & Lucy / Drive To Ohio! from Jordan Reid on Vimeo. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! Original Article

Nov 25th

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Thanksgiving Inspiration

Kendrick and I (pictured above last Thanksgiving) are spending today driving from NYC to Ohio to have Thanksgiving with his family (we thought we’d skip the airports so as to avoid a repeat of last year’s ordeal…and also because it ended up being cheaper), so I thought I’d leave you with a few Thanksgiving ideas to get you inspired! Side Dishes: Brussels Sprouts w/...

Nov 24th

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This Morning's Schedule, So Far

1. Wake up to sound of large metal panel crashing to ground, courtesy of 2nd Avenue Subway Construction. 2. Rush through freezing apartment towards warm shower. 3. Apply shampoo to hair. 4. Discover that this morning’s water temperature fluctuates between freezing and scalding. 5. Do weird dancing move to remove shampoo from hair while avoiding water as much as possible. 6. Skip...

Nov 24th

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DIY Body Scrub

When I was a kid, I ran a rollicking business in our building’s courtyard specializing in lanyard bracelets, “custom” lip balms, and body scrubs. And if 7-year-old me could make these things, you can too. I’m almost positive that you already have the stuff you’ll need to put together a gorgeous - and gorgeously inexpensive! - DIY body scrub sitting in your kitchen at...

Nov 23rd

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Introducing: The RG Tattoo Tunic Tee

Why am I smiling? Because I’m so excited to present the Ramshackle Glam Tattoo Tunic Tee, which goes on sale starting today! The tunic can be worn either as a tee or over leggings as a dress (my favorite way to wear it) and is made of extra-soft, eco-friendly cotton spandex jersey. The RG Tattoo Tunic Tee is $34.95 plus S&H, and will be on sale from now through Christmas. And all...

Nov 23rd

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Is It Weird That I Sort Of Want This?

I can’t help it; I do. It’s called a Cakewich, it’s $22.99, and it has endless possibilities (I’m thinking chocolate-hazlenut ganache/fluffernutter/banana filling). The Cakewich is in the gift guide today alongside some lovely dishes for the hostess who has everything, deliciously scented night cream, and Flipcams for a cause. (Thanks to Anna for the Cakewich...

Nov 23rd

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30 Etsy Finds Under $30 / Part II

More affordable picks for everyone on your holiday gift list… Grey Ruffle Necklace ($20) Rain Cloud Mobile ($28; this one’s for you, Julia) Owl Lunch Plate ($24) Wood Kitchen/Bathroom Shelf with Mason Jar & Towel Ring Detail ($25; thanks to MommyEverAfter for the inspiration!) Muffin Pan & Measuring Spoon Necklace ($22) Whale Piggy Bank ($17.95) Frosted Branches...

Nov 23rd

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Nov 22nd

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What I Wore: DIY Weekend →

love this gift idea! whatiwore: What I Wore: Over the weekend I spent some time getting back in touch with my DIY side and made this cute winter hat. Although I love crochet, I’ve never taken up knitting and that’s why I used the Knifty Knitter Round Loom instead. It took about 3 hours to make this hat and I love the…

Nov 22nd

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Sex In A Pan

When I was in Canada over Canadian Thanksgiving, my cousin Tina gave me the recipe for something she called “Sex In A Pan.” It involves chocolate chips, pudding, whipped cream…and not a second spent at the stove. Obviously, it went straight to the top of my must-make list. I decided to make it in a graham cracker pie crust rather than a pan, but when I tried to cut out a...

Nov 22nd

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Weekend Snapshots

On Saturday morning (well, a bit more on the side of noon), Kendrick told me to get dressed to go out for the day, but refused to tell me where we were headed. Three trains later, we were wandering around the Village on a perfect autumn afternoon. Our destination: brunch at August, which is everything Frank Bruni promised: rustic, surprisingly unpretentious (we loved our waiter), and...

Nov 22nd

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My Haley Girl Thanksgiving Giveaway!

[CONTEST CLOSED] Good news to start off Thanksgiving week: reader Erin, who runs the Etsy shop My Haley Girl, has offered to do a giveaway just for readers of Ramshackle Glam! The shop specializes in unique accessories and wedding necessities, and offers everything from hairpieces to pomanders to luminaries (all at very reasonable prices). And the best part? You get to pick what you want to win...

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Two Fun (And Gift-able!) Books

1. Christoph Neimann’s I Lego New York, a board book filled with the award-winning illustrator’s city vignettes (which also can be found on his NY Times blog, Abstract City. A sampling: 2. The Gallery of Regrettable Foods, a collection of “poorly photographed foodstuffs and horrid recipes” from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s (including Meat Pie with Meat...

Nov 21st

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