Chicago That most American of American cities, a city of great diversity, jazz and architecture, put on the best street party…

ChicagoThat most American of American cities, a city of great diversity, jazz and architecture, put on the best street party ever on US election night. Go visit!

Tiffany blueThose gift boxes with the white ribbons (above) come with cachet.

Chanel Eau PremièreThe latest scent has already won us over.

Day out for gardenersGet to Trinity College today from 2pm-5pm for Poetry of Plants symposium, with Anna Pavord, Andrew Wilson, Dr Matthew Jebb and others.

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PhotojournalismThe Irish Press Photographers' Association's new book, Beyond the Moment, captures the past 17 years and has an introduction by John Banville.

Great present.

The Cashel Arts FestUntil Nov 27th. Check out the recital by harpist Siobhan Armstrong this evening or the Tipperary Millennium Orchestra and school choirs on Nov 23rd.

Sunday MiscellanyThe latest book collection is out and it's still there on RTÉ Radio One, lulling you into Sundays. It's as reliable as the Angelus, but more enjoyable.

Croke Park ticketsSo prohibitively expensive! We're all wondering if we can really afford it . . .

Helmets and high heels

We admire the brave souls travelling to work on bicycles, although these do seem like contradictory accessories, safety-wise.

Facebook impostersThey have your name . . . or a French version thereof. Send them a YouTube Dynasty clip of the infamous catfight between the two identical Krystles.

Round robin textsTextprise us with some tailor-made intimacy, please.