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On offer will be a cascade of priceless treasures amassed by Janet Jackson over an esteemed career of unsurpassed and unprecedented success. Over 1,000 illustrious items owned by one of the world’s most celebrated and accomplished creative forces will be presented by Julien’s Auctions in this one-time only special event. juliensauctions.com.  The dynamic collection spanning across Jackson’s remarkable 40-year plus career includes influential and historical music video attire such as the original “Rhythm Nation Jacket” from Jackson’s career defining 1989 award-winning musical film-short worn on tour plus, an array of costumes and memorabilia from each of her record-breaking world tours. ...

Grab your trusty picnic blanket + basket because picnic season is here! Whether you're going to enjoy a PB & J in the backyard or go all-out with wine and cheese at your local park, we've got 25 goodies that'll make this year's National Picnic Day (April 23) a breeze. Reformation Lauretta Dress ($248): We love this simple and romantic springtime dress! Throw on some sandals and a headband to complete the look. Vera for Anthropologie Picnic Travel Croquet Set ($58): Croquet is a fun (and portable) way to pass the time outdoors all spring long. Longaberger Picnic Basket ($168):...

In need of a little retail therapy pick-me-up? Me too! Today, I wanted to round up a handful of my go-to small businesses/emerging brands to shop, in hopes you might discover a new favorite or two! Given that the past few weeks have been hard on everyone, especially independent, small brands, now is the time to shop small and local, if you’re able to! And, in the interest of sharing, I’d love it if you left some of your favorite small businesses below in the comments as I’m always on the hunt for new brands. Fashion Lia Cohen: Think impeccably...

Have your intrepid excavators ever wanted to piece together their own dinosaur fossil? Now they can with the new LEGO Ideas Dinosaur Fossils set. The new 910 piece set features fossils so detailed they could be on display in a museum. The set includes two dinosaur skeleton models, a Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops. The T. rex measures a mighty seven inches tall and 15 inches wide. It also includes a Pteranodon skeleton, which as any dino expert can tell you, is not a dinosaur, but a flying reptile. Each posable, skeletal fossil stands upon a museum style display, complete with descriptive...