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Object Lust

The objects of our affection: From preppy perfume to Portuguese love songs, six writers share the Valentine's Day goodies that really get their hearts racing.; Feb 14, 2006
Jump on the veggie express!: I used to hate schlepping around the city for groceries. But now I have a bounty of beautiful, organic produce brought right to my door.; By Sumana Harihareswara Oct 4, 2005
My stroller, my savior: I always sneered at stroller-obsessed yuppies. Then I discovered a double-decker dream machine that changed my life.; By Marjorie Ingall Sep 28, 2005
Magic machines: Who needs humans? Whether your goal is to sleep through the night or run a marathon, there's a gadget that can help.; Sep 14, 2005
Heaven scent: I never thought I could get worked up about home fragrance. Then I got a gift from Provence.; By Rebecca Traister Aug 10, 2005
My DVD dealer: With Netflix, never again will I have to endure the humiliation of having a video-store clerk bray, "You have a late fee on 'Bubble Boy.'"; By Mary Elizabeth Williams Jul 20, 2005
Uncramping my style: I used to gobble handfuls of Advil when period pain knocked me out. But thanks to a magical heating pad, I'm ditching the pills; By Lynn Harris Jul 13, 2005
I've got a crush on Susi: Simply slicing garlic isn't always enough. Sometimes, this most essential of foods needs to be annihilated, pulverized, nearly atomized -- so that when the tiny nibs hit the heat they explode into flavor.; By Farhad Manjoo Jun 1, 2005
Devils and dust: I used to have billowing piles of dog hair drifting around my house like tumbleweeds, until along came the little wussified vacuum cleaner that changed my life forever.; By Heather Havrilesky May 25, 2005
Object lust: A new weekly column about the trinkets, devices, conveniences and extravagances we can't live without.; May 18, 2005

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