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you gotta love a site called think geek!

March 17, 2011 by admin

we just found think geek while searching for a good digital measuring tape for our home inventory service. buying this one.

and, look what else we found ~ some of the coolest & most practical items we’ve seen in a while.

this wall safe is genius. at only $8-, according to the police, it is better than a locked safe & hundreds cheaper.

more genius. these closed hood jumper cables work through the cigarette lighters between the vehicles.

hide a spare set of your keys by pushing them into the ground ~this hide-a-key looks like a sprinkler head.

and, we just placed this handheld video inspection camera on our wishlist.

as think geek says ~ this is stuff for the smart masses.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

running in stilettos recommends chocolate stilettos!

March 16, 2011 by admin

for any special event or girlfriend, these one-of-a-kind handmade sweets from gayle’s chocolates are in the shape of the perfect stiletto & are a stylish & sassy gift. they are made in semisweet, dark or white chocolate & covered in edible paints & embellishments.

their site is a treasure trove of gift ideas ~ we love these shoes for your favorite golfer ~

great resource for corporate gifts as well.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

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running in stilettos loves safety girl

March 15, 2011 by admin

safety girl’s mission is to provide women everywhere with the products & information they need to stay safe in any & all situations. we, at running in stilettos, are all about about being pragmatic & prepared as well.

this is the original safety girl kit ($30-)

there is also a roadside assistance kit ($60-)

this site is a treasure trove of stylish kits & supplies to keep women safe from pepper spray, stun guns, safety glasses, work boots, hard hats, pink tool sets & tool belts. plus, the kits are a fabulous just because gift for the special females in your life!
they have a great blog, too.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property care ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

Filed Under: personal shopping Tagged With: accessoreis, beauty, cornelius, davidson, denver, favorite vendor, gifts, home accessories, huntersville, jewelery, lake norman, mooresville, north carolina

organization in your lake norman office

March 14, 2011 by admin

poketo is all about organization with a smile. we likey! desk-it is a roughly 12×3′ post-it note for your desk.

write down your to-dos for the day, week & then stick it on your wall or your computer to keep your tasks in front of you. once you’re complete, you can take it off with a feeling of accomplishment. comes in 2 styles of graph or weekly calendar. pad of 60 sheets for $10-

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

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10 amazing gifts for her under $200-

March 14, 2011 by admin

everybody & oprah puts out gift lists for holidays & valentine’s day, but we here at running in stilettos believe you should show your love “just because”. it makes your loved one feel cherished & very, very special. here is our mid-march round-up of just because gifts for the ladies ~ all under $200-.

jane diaz necklace from sundance $135-

swirl vases from uncommon goods $54-

iphone hard case from kate spade $40-

michael kors glitz watch from bloomingdales $195-

sweet & sexy from victoria’s secret on special $29.50

coach poppy wristlet at macy’s $68-

bloom over bud bag from anthropologie $118-

triple bloom grey pearl ring & silver from pandora $75-

jo malone fragrances from nordstrom $55- & $105-

tory burch sunglasses from the sunglass hut

now ladies, just because is a 2-way street. we are hard at work finding some march madness for your special guy.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

Filed Under: personal shopping Tagged With: accessories, beauty, cornelius, davidson, denver, gifts, home accessories, huntersville, jewelery, lake norman, mooresville, north carolina

why everyone needs a home inventory

March 13, 2011 by admin

disasters happen ~ we urge you to read the post on the other side of this link.

one of the services running in stilettos offers is a whole home or business inventory. here are 8 reasons why everyone should have one:

1. are you properly insured? a home inventory will confirm your needs

2. ensures an timely, efficient claims process

3. also ensures a fair settlement in the event of a loss

4. enhances your estate planning

5. keeps track of the belongings you have accumulated, should be updated annually

6. critical when moving or placing items in a storage facility

7. gives you the value of your non-financial assets in order to gauge net worth

8. peace of mind

call us today for a complementary consultation. running in stilettos offers full-service property & lifestyle management services for the southern lake norman region.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

Filed Under: home inventory Tagged With: business inventory, cornelius, davidson, denver, home inventory, huntersville, lake norman, mooresville, north carolina

spring ahead

March 12, 2011 by admin

don’t forget to spring ahead one hour tonight!

hourglass available at zgallerie.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

Filed Under: organization Tagged With: cornelius, davidson, denver, favorite vendor, gifts, home accessories, huntersville, lake norman, mooresville, north carolina

10 iconic lights ~ a little weekend eye candy

March 12, 2011 by admin

zettel’z is a grand chandelier where the bohemian crystal drops are substituted by scribbled paper notes from some incurable romantic’s desk ~ the light shines through the paper mobile.

the bourgie table lamp ~ on one hand, it is classical, rich and traditional & on the other, it is innovative, transparent & ironic.

by david abad, this elegant cluster of 19 seemingly simple sockets with clear globe bulbs.

the testa floor lamp by Estudio Estiluz.

from the murano due collection, esign by patrick jouin ~ composed of strands clear, hand-blown glass “bubbles” suspended from a polished steel canopy.

the timeless Arco Lamp perfectly encompasses both form & function ~ the polished Aluminum domed shade is beautifully balanced by a heavy marble base.

from the 60s, the le klint pendant is a modern classic made from color-stabilized white PVC which is completely washable.

a mid-century classic, the bubble lamp was first designed by george nelson in 1947 and was produced by howard miller starting in the early 1950s.

designed by ferruccio Lviani & made in italy by kartell, the take table lamp is a very contemporary reinvention of a classic bedside lamp.

you can find all style icons at ylighting.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

Filed Under: interior design Tagged With: cornelius, davidson, denver, design, home accessories, huntersville, interior design, lake norman, lighting, mooresville, north carolina

be prepared with an emergency kit

March 11, 2011 by admin

this is directly from the american red cross website. in light of the recent disaster in japan, we are urging all of our family, friends & clients to prepare an emergency kit.

at a minimum, have the basic supplies listed below. keep supplies in an easytocarry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

. water ~ one gallon per person, per day (3day supply for evacuation, 2week supply for home)
. food—nonperishable, easytoprepare items (3day supply for evacuation, 2week supply for home)
. flashlight
. battery-powered or handcrank radio (NOAA weather radio, if possible)
. extra batteries
. first aid kit
. medications (7day supply) & medical items
. multipurpose tool
. sanitation & personal hygiene items
. copies of personal documents (medication list & pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
. cell phone with chargers
. family and emergency contact information
. extra cash
. emergency blanket
. map(s) of the area

consider the needs of all family members & add supplies to your kit. suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

. medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
. baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
. games and activities for children
. pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
. twoway radios
. extra set of car keys and house keys
. manual can opener

additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

. whistle
. n95 or surgical masks
. matches
. rain gear
. towels
. work gloves
. tools/supplies for securing your home
. extra clothing, hat & sturdy shoes
. plastic sheeting
. duct tape
. scissors
. household liquid bleach
. entertainment items
. blankets or sleeping bags

after reviewing this list, we were amazed at how unprepared we are. we are going to get all over this & hope you do as well.

do what you love & delegate the rest!

this is the blog of running in stilettos ~ we are located in lake norman, nc
property management ~ lifestyle management ~ personal concierge

Filed Under: organization Tagged With: cornelius, davidson, denver, emergency kit, huntersville, lake norman, mooresville, north carolina, organization

peter walsh’s home office collection

March 10, 2011 by admin

organization guru, peter walsh, has been working for 2 years to develop a line of home office organization products for officemax. the collection is called you.organized & it is very well-priced & very, very functional ~