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Bombs away!  (Sour cherry bombs, that is.)  A twist of tissue paper seals sour cherry candies in this adorable fruit-shaped favor idea.

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Sometimes it’s hard to believe the holidays are almost here (especially here in Atlanta, where the temperature is still in the mid-60s). Yet as family and friends gather from near and far, everywhere there is a sense of cheer and wonder. However you celebrate it, we at Pür Minerals wish you a season filled with love, laughter and joy. While the gifts certainly delight, the thing we’re most thankful for is you. You lift our spirits just by being good to yourself and expressing who you are. In short, just by being you. From our family to yours, have a happy, safe and peaceful holiday season.

Want me to let you in on a closely-guarded secret of mine? I know you do. So here it is: I love sparkly things. Like, a lot. And also glittery things. And shiny things. Bet you never would have guessed that I like to stand out, especially when it comes to fashions that will look fabulous around the holidays

I know, I know. Its a total shocker. But sarcasm aside, I actually do love sequins, glitter, and metallics!

Metallics are some of the hottest trends for the winter months. Ive been totally obsessing over the amazing ways to wear the material in super-unconventional ways.

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Part 2 of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. 40 items, all socially-responsible, and all under $40.

Turkish Peshtamals
100% Turkish cotton
Vegetable dyes
Handwoven in Turkey
Can be used as towels, scarves, wraps, shawls, etc.
Best Price: $8.00 and up at My Turkish Market. Additional, more expensive styles can be found at Bath Style.

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For the past few months, we’ve been following reports that Britain’s Revenue and Customs is planning a raid on the fashion design houses that benefit from the use of unpaid interns. Yesterday, all 102 companies that participated in last London Fashion Week were issued a warning: starting in 2012, no fashion house, regardless of its size, is allowed to enlist the help of unpaid interns. Each company must either pay their interns at least the minimum wage of £6.08 an hour or find a way to do without.

For some companies, the switch is a fast and easy one—Stella McCartney has already changed its policy, and starting in January will offer paid positions only. This w

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