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The Vine: February 19, 2010
February 19, 2010 – 1:18 PM | 58 Comments

Sars —
I need a bed. I thought you and your readers might have some good suggestions for me.I have never purchased one before and after several frustrating hours of scouring sites for good deals, I …

The Vine: January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010 – 12:08 PM | 42 Comments

Hi Sars,
I have seen how wonderful the readers are with hunting down elusive shoes, and the time has come where I must throw myself upon the mercy of the readership to see if they can …

The Vine: December 23, 2009
December 23, 2009 – 12:51 PM | 65 Comments

Hi Sars,
For some time, I’ve been engaged in a long, fruitless search for a shower caddy (of the hang-it-over-the-showerhead-variety) that does not rust. I’ve searched the usual suspects — BBB, Linens ‘n’ Things, The Container …

The Vine: December 18, 2009
December 18, 2009 – 9:13 AM | 72 Comments

Hi Sars!
I recently returned from a trip to Europe, and I have a photo of a gorgeous alley in Amsterdam. I couch-surfed while in the Netherlands, and my host told me a famous writer/philosopher had …

The Vine: December 11, 2009
December 11, 2009 – 12:36 PM | 50 Comments

Hi, Sars:
I have two adorable longish-haired cats and they shed.A lot.Even with daily sweeping, cat hair tumbleweeds go a-tumblin’ by on a daily basis, and every pair of yoga pants I own look as if …

The Vine: December 9, 2009
December 9, 2009 – 3:50 PM | 59 Comments

The Ask The Readers Holiday Gift Jam continues!At a loss/not feeling it this year?Let the TN readers help!
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Hey Sars,
I need some help from the readership.I need some new nightgowns for Christmas and I’d like to …

The Vine: October 30, 2009
October 30, 2009 – 1:14 PM | 26 Comments

Dear Sars,
As a longtime reader, at long last, I have a question that I’m desperately hoping can benefit from the wide-ranging good taste of the TN readership.And my question is: bath towels.Where do I find …

The Vine: October 21, 2009
October 21, 2009 – 3:02 PM | 87 Comments

Sarah:
I’ve just been referred to you for help.
Can you please help me identify the Woody Allen film in which a particular scene appears? Here goes. In an attempt to become/seem less Jewish, Woody throws bologna …

The Vine: September 18, 2009
September 18, 2009 – 10:59 AM | 12 Comments

Dear Sars,
I have a shopping question for you and your readers (mighty army that they be).I’ve been looking off and on for a few years now for gloves for my husband.Being a particular person, he …

The Vine: August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009 – 10:13 AM | 29 Comments
The Vine: August 28, 2009

Hi Sarah,
I’m in a wardrobe rut and hope your readers can help. I have been trying more layered looks lately and really like the effect, but I’m trying to be thrifty and make the most …