Ever heard of Kodak pianos? How about Buick aspirin? While most consumers may correctly infer that these products are not made by the same companies that make the cameras or the automobiles, a new study in the recent issue of the Journal of Consumer Research presents compelling evidence that well-known brand names are weakened by the existence of imitative brand names even in different product categories. The process is known as trademark dilution……..

London fashion Week 2007
The week of the London fashion has concluded and begins that from Milan one. Not even a moment of pause for the footbridges that are ollowed phrenetic. Here the last ones paraded of London, in attended of Milan. Important the participation of Emporio Armani, B-rude and Julien Macdonald……..

Let’s Get Crafty!
Free People is having another Anyway, the point is that the swap should make for a good time, and you should sign up for it! We might even end up being swap partners!

Discovering A Gem Of A Deal
Prepare to spend at least an hour leisurely exploring Dandelion Vintage. It’s just like discovering a secret antique boutique with room after room crammed with delicious finds. Best of all most prices are under andand#35;36;50 (we found plenty at andand#35;36;20 to andand#35;36;30) and the variety is endless. Carol Baker has been running her online vintage business since 1997 and is very picky about the fashions she sells. Each item has a large photo with detailed descriptions including condition, fabric and measurements and Carol will glady answer any questions about the garments……..

Bird House For Purple Martins
Watch the mosquito eating frenzy begin! Panels lift for easy cleaning and for removing old nests. Safety railing helps stop baby birds from falling. The 12 house nest is designed with excellent ventilation and is 20″ x 19″ x 18″. Easy snap fit assembly in less than 15 minutes. Pole not included. Limited lifetime warranty……..

Lulu and Red Bubble Jacket
While others are drooling over capes, military style jackets and duvet coats, we’re secretly lusting after this bubble jacket by Lulu and Red. Isn’t it just gorgeous? The ribbon detail adds a cute touch to what has got to be one of the finer jackets around at the moment. Granted it’s unlikely to keep us warm and cozy, especially with these ruthless winds. But it is a keeper for spring. 55 available at Lulu and ………

Recycling The Aloha Spirit
We are kicking off a week of island style shop reviews (just try to say that fast!) to brighten your chilly fall courtesy of Leigh, the island gal behind hapa | hale, a blog devoted to modern and fresh finds from Hawaii. Muumuu heaven is the modern island girl’s secret of what to wear on aloha friday. lucky for us, designer deb mascia discovered her passion for deconstructing vintage hawaiian wear and transforming more matronly muumuus into her signature flirty skirts that are being worn from hawaii to hollywood. you never have to worry about bumping into someone else wearing the same piece since everything at muumuu heaven is one-of-a-kind. and you can feel good that you are shopping consciously since the family run business participates in 1% for the planet and donates a percentage of their sales to help preserve hawaii’s coral reefs……..

Grow Your Own Furniture
grown furniture how why history home You can grow a stool or a table frame like these. Fruit growers have been training trees to shape since we don’t know when, and furniture has been made of wood for thousands of years, so why not train trees to make furniture? I’ve proved that it can be done. All you need are three saplings, a plywood jig, instructions and a little patience……..

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