Run ye mighty Mercury with your winged feet and generic FTD bouquet in hand.

Run ye far, far away from here, in fact. For we have found another deity to deliver high-quality flowers and foliage at lightning speed.

Behold: Flora, ...

Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.

Originally published 8/16/05

Oh, we know your kind.

The “I’m fine; I can stop whenever I want” sort.

Try as you might, that cozy nook you call home looks more Swiss Family Robinson tree house than urban cabin chic.

If the accessorizing thing has you stumped, turn to Willow, the new West Town home store curated by designer and metalsmith Amy ...

Men are logical beings whose approach to life tends to resemble one big if/then statement.

Example: If you go to them with a problem, then they’ll fix it. If they can’t see it or touch it, then it doesn’t exist.

Nielsen may try and group them into the same demographic, but no two women are alike. To wit: preferences in reality television. So, this year, when it comes to gift giving, let her viewing habits guide you.

Filthy Rich: ...

Your financial planner friend has been suggesting Accounting 101 for years.

Instead, you spent a cool thousand on karate classes and laser hair removal. And though you may have mastered your black belt (and below the belt),  your bank account ...

There’s nothing worse than waking to a pillow covered in strands of your own hair.

Except maybe a comforter covered in clumps of your dog’s.

If Fido’s shedding problem is enough to send you to the loony bin (and him ...