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Fabulous Elle Decoration



Check out the October edition of the deliciously glamorous "Elle Decoration" magazine. Notice a familiar face? Yes, 'tis me featuring in the "How I Relax" column. I really can't believe how much positive press reaction my little range continues to gather. All I can say is a huge, huge, HUGE thank you!
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