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WINDOW SHELFIE
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CRAVING BRUNCH
area — even if a window sits right behind it. It’s also the perfect place to show Chrissy Teigen’s comfort food
off beautiful small bowls and collectibles. Take a cue from L.A.-based inte-
rior designer Jenn Feldman (whose home you see here) and keep the shelves 50
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the same color as the window casings so they blend together seamlessly. Nut butters
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Spread mustard in place of mayo on a sandwich.

Mayday MY HOMETOWN

JACKSONVILLE,
FLORIDA
Thamarr Guerrier, founder of the
style blog Musings of a Curvy Lady,
reveals all the fun spots in her city

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

drink
Town Beer Co.

“Town Beer Co. is not your typical

bar. You can pick from a wide variety
of local brews and play Ping-Pong or
watch a game on the projector screen.
The vibe is mellow enough to actually
get some work done too. I consider
it a super-productive happy hour.”

eat
“The French restaurant Orsay is a
Orsay
favorite of mine and bridges the gap
between a casual bistro and fine
dining. Eat dinner there, then head
over to Mayday Ice Cream. They’ve
got flavor combos that you wouldn’t
think go together but are amazing,
like Blackberry Earl Grey. ”

explore
“When it’s crisp outside, I love to sit,
with a warm drink and surrounded by
blooms, at Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens, which overlooks the
St. Johns River. It was once the home
Carissa Fassnacht.

of two lumber barons and now show-

cases their personal art collection.”

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Scoop up salsa instead of a creamy dip with chips.

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Whip up “zoodles” (veggie noodles) in place of spaghetti.

E T I QUE T T E

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TIPPING
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Shallots
These veggies
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We know, it’s hard to keep
the numbers straight.
Diane Gottsman, author
are a great sub for of Modern Etiquette for
onions — and we’ve a Better Life and founder
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Chop off both ends,
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salads. The general
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onion, use 3 shallots.

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