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The Vine: August 10, 2007
August 10, 2007 – 9:16 AM | 77 Comments

Hey Sars,
 
I’m buying my first home and I wanted to ask you a question about real estate etiquette. My real estate agent is a nice person who hasn’t put any pressure on me at …

The Vine: August 3, 2007
August 3, 2007 – 8:58 AM | 35 Comments

Dear Sars,
 
My friend recently asked me to be one of her bridesmaids, and since I live in the city — and she’s in Ohio — she wants my help in finding dresses for the …

The Vine: July 13, 2007
July 13, 2007 – 10:06 AM | 49 Comments

Hi Sars,
I have a bit of a problem finding pants that fit me. Let me explain my situation: I’m 5’11”, which isn’t really all that tall, but I’m also a little heavy — meaning that …

The Vine: July 2, 2007
July 3, 2007 – 10:55 AM | 43 Comments

A fashion question! I really enjoyed the recent “layering” discussion, and thought you and your very fashionable readers might be able to help me.
I’m looking for some kind of fashion sneaker or comfy knock-around shoe, …

The Vine: June 15, 2007
June 15, 2007 – 4:53 PM | 65 Comments

Hi Sars,
It’s my apartment. I just moved into a new place, and decided I need to actually decorate this one, now that I’m sort of an official grown-up now at the grand age of 27.
Only …

The Vine: May 14, 2007 #5
May 14, 2007 – 11:28 AM | 18 Comments

I’m looking for a certain pair of shoes that I saw several years ago (I know…it’s going to be difficult to find the exact pair). They look something like this, but they’re not leopard-print; they’re …

The Vine: May 14, 2007 #3
May 14, 2007 – 11:19 AM | 46 Comments

Dear Sars,
This might be a question for the readers! I’ve been thinking for a while about switching to organic shower products, specifically (for the moment) shampoo, conditioner and shower gel/soap. I’ve been googling it and …

The Vine: April 20, 2007
April 20, 2007 – 8:06 AM | 28 Comments

Sars:
I’m coming to New York this weekend and am in search of the ultimate Little Italy cannoli. Any chance you can add this request to Tomato Nation so the NYC foodies can weigh in?
Thank you,
I’m …

The Vine: April 13, 2007
April 13, 2007 – 10:21 AM | 26 Comments

Hey Sars,
Following a recent incident whilst travelling — overweight bags + evil airline check-in lady = me with eighteen layers of clothes on — I have finally decided to convert to the layering trend. I …

The Vine: March 8, 2007
March 8, 2007 – 11:39 AM | One Comment

Hey Sars,
LF should try Jeff Shaara’s Rise to Rebellion. It’s a well researched historical fiction (though more history than fiction) work that reads like a novel, following the main players of the Revolutionary War on …