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Choc and Awe

In a makeover-mad world, it’s important to remember that some things are perfect just the way they are.

Pets. Children. Jude Law. Chocolate.

Or maybe not. Punims au Chocolat, Joy Segal’s New Jersey-based company, gives unnecessary but nonetheless charming face-lifts ...

Clik Flick

You know what they say. Nothing beats a great pair of Legos.

Except for Clikits, a cool new building toy, designed just for girls by the folks at Lego.

Here’s a sampling of the things she can spend her summer ...

What a Friend We Have in Cheeses

Cheese. In the past, a word that sent even the most casual dieter fleeing in abject fear.

Today, it’s gained new respect, thanks to the high-protein, high-fat craze. But now that it’s acceptable to gorge on Gruyere, run-of-the-mill Kraft ...

Lite Brite

The problem with light is that so much of it is invisible.

What most see as, oh, plain old boring sunlight actually contains a ROYGBIV spectrum of colors. (Or were you sleeping through that demonstration in science class?)

But ...

Lights, Camera ...

Nowadays kids don’t dream of growing up to be president.

They dream of growing up to be McG.

Unfortunately, dance lessons and debate club — though lovely for budding ballerinas and pundits — won’t do much for the aspiring filmmaker. ...

Hook, Latch, and Stitcher

Good taste. You’re either born with it or you’re not. Those without can disguise their lack thereof by reveling in all things kitsch.

In fact, as long as the tacky yet disturbingly alluring eye-catcher is not a velvet painting of ...

Stick 'Em Up

It’s a common parenting conundrum: You can commit to a baby but not the decor.

Really, there are only so many of us who can stomach peach blush and happy-cloud blue. A more fun alternative? Wall Candy, peel-and-stick wall art ...

A Movable Feast

For some, automobiles have always been a measure of status. So if you’re one of them, you’d best have a chariot that matches the utility of, say, your home. Especially if you need a place to sleep when your car ...