HIDE AND PEEK Don't fool yourself; peekaboo bra straps aren't pretty and they aren't fashionable. The Bra Barrette, is. This decorative, S-shaped device holds your bra straps together comfortably beneath your spaghetti strap dresses and tank tops. It's also a stylish piece of jewelry you can show off with your favorite evening wear or when layering winter favorites. They're available in five colors; some are decorated with jewels and charms and are interchangeable. Prices start at $4.99 at brabarrette.com. ...more

November 16, 2008

They couldn't quite beat out the stringless baby bibs, but the women who created Mykini Blingz came away with plenty after appearing on CNBC's "The Big Idea." ...more

September 11, 2008

I was furious when I first met him. Sure, I was barely 3 years old, so the majority of these memories stem from my parents' stories. But it makes sense; when they brought home a screaming, squirmy pink ball topped with the red curls I'd always dreamed of, I had every reason to be angry. The idea of sharing my parents with a creature they called my brother was unacceptable. ...more

July 22, 2008

About three years ago, Frances Hereford and her then-neighbor Pam Justice opened Southern Grace, a shop selling gifts and accessories in a former residence on U.S. 41. Although it no longer houses a family, it has all the charms of home. ...more

November 24, 2007