Monthly Archive: September 2013

Sep 22

Three, five and nines

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Another example of ‘threes’. I have a thing for pears! Three pears, three different sizes, colors and textures. The picture is not great but the five I am showing you are five placks I found at a resale shop. When doing greater than three try to stay in a theme. All the same size or …

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Sep 20

Opinions……

Hello all. I have a question to put before you. Have you ever delt with ‘plastic’ snubbing you? Let me clarify. At a recent work event I was in a female dominated space with co-workers and was having a good time. There were a few men I met there, older than me and collegues that …

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Sep 15

Cologne: Do and Dont’s

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Over the years before I met my partner Tim, I have had many date…many, many, many dates. One of the things that has alwasy stuck out is the scent of the man I was going out with. So I’m gonna put it out there. MEN WEAR TOO MUCH COLOGNE! Now before you get all up …

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Sep 11

Fives and Beyond

Next Wednesday I’ll show you fives and beyond. It can go good or look a hot mess. Stay tuned for Friday, our opinions and advice day!

Sep 11

Ones and Threes

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I’m asked more often than not how to arrange items in a pleasing way. Here are my tips. “Ones” Ones are the simplest. There are factors to take into account. When you place a singular item is should have a ‘POW’. This is not the place for a simple, restrained item. GO BIG. This a …

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Sep 08

Us!

Its me, Matt

Sep 08

Mom’s Creamy Italian Dressing

Don’t let my name fool you. I’m as italian as the Pope is Catholic!  My mother’s side of the family are New Jersey italians and we LOVE to eat. Growing up I remember saucepots of sausage and peppers on the stove, cooking all day long, filling the house with those delicious aromas. Pasta with meatballs and italian “gravy” as …

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Sep 08

Hello All!

My name is Matt Ortiz and my parnter is Tim Marsh. Over the years we have lived, moved, ate, redecorated, renovated, rehashed, repurposed and enjoyed our lives. We have been fortunate to live in the great city of Phoenix, AZ and now reside in the Sunshine State of Florida…Orlando to be precise. We have made …

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