Elaine Parisi

Summer totes are a necessity for me. It’s the time of year when I travel a lot. I always seem to have a lot of things to carry whether it’s a road trip or traveling by air.

I love a roomy bag where I can stash everything from sunglasses, iPad, a shawl and snacks.

Here are some fabulous totes for summer!

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8 Inviting Guest Rooms

Elaine Parisi Home Voices

When I see twin beds, they immediately bring back great memories from my childhood and sharing a room with my sister.

If you have a lot of company, twin beds are great for guest rooms because you can double up guests in the room.

These eight guest rooms are so inviting. They are beautifully decorated and will make every guest feel welcomed!

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Garden Centers are filled with beautiful flowers this time of year. As much as I love flowers, I also enjoy container gardening with unusual plants, especially plants that makes a statement and add interest to the outdoor area.

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Shopping for Stylish Comfortable Shoes On-Line

Elaine Parisi Fashion Voices

Yes, the title of this post sounds like an impossible feat, no pun intended. If you are on your feet a lot, whether at work or dancing at a wedding, you should have comfortable shoes.

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Refreshing Grapefruit Cocktails

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Warmer weather is here and with that comes summer gatherings. Whether you are hosting cocktails on the patio, a big summer Soirée or a casual barbecue, why not have a signature drink for your get together?

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Day to Evening Summer Dresses

Elaine Parisi Fashion Voices

In my opinion, dresses are the easiest thing to wear. One piece of clothing. That’s it! You don’t have to match a top with a bottom whether it be a skirt, pants or shorts.

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Grilling Fruit

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I love that grilling season is here! I like to keep the heat out of the kitchen and make as much of my meal as possible on the grill.

Think beyond the entrée when it comes to the grill.

You can also grill fruit for desserts, salads and even appetizers. The heat caramelizes the fruit, bringing out the sweetness. Grill marks add for a pretty presentation. Have you experimented with grilling fruit?

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Repotting Flowering Plants

Elaine Parisi Garden Voices

GardenIt’s good to be back, writing at 1010 Park Place after being out of town for a few weeks.

Today I wanted to share a simple upgrade I often do for flowering plants in my home. I enjoy either fresh flowers, or a blooming plant next to my kitchen sink. As much as I love to cook, doing dishes is a chore. Flowers brighten the task!