Six Years Strong…
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Yesterday, the hubs and I celebrated six years of wedding bliss. After
nearly eight years together and two beautiful kids, all I can say is I hope
that you...
Six Years Strong…
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Yesterday, the hubs and I celebrated six years of wedding bliss. After
nearly eight years together and two beautiful kids, all I can say is I hope
that you...
my weekend in the lou.
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i was able to sneak away this past weekend, without kids or husband, to
attend my baby sisters graduation from saint louis university.
you know you're old w...
New Shop Listings!
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I’ve just put some new listings in the Sweet Pickins Shop! Click here for
more info. …………………………. Vintage Shutter Cabinet Vintage Sewing Cabinet/Side
Table...
House Touring in Oak Park, IL
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I went on the Wright Plus Housewalk over the weekend. There were nine
private residences on the walk, all built between 1885 and 1925, with three
homes by ...
Quote of the Week
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"I start every project with color. Fear or uncertainty about color leads
many people to overdo neutral - cream walls, beige sofa, muted brown-toned
furnit...
Hiking aka torture
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When we moved from Southern California to Utah when I was 16 I thought for
SURE my life was over. I remember waking up during the drive and asking my
Dad w...
Crave or Save
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An army green utility jacket is one of those layers that’s always more
versatile then you expect (I’ve worn mine over dainty lace dresses and my
grungiest ...
Fab Freebie: Modern Family
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InStyle Modern sells modern furniture at prices that make it easier on your
wallet to deck out your dining room with a full set of chairs or give your
kitc...
Pottery Barn Inspired Armoire – Drawers
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Hey guys! I am back today to share part 2 of the Pottery Barn inspired
Armoire I made for my littlest lady! This drawer insert is an awesome
option for thi...
AND THE WINNER IS......
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PVE is the winner of this beautiful set of TG Hatfield Designs pagoda linen
towels!
I apologize for my late post today - my internet service has been down...
DIY Weathered Wood Technique
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Want the weathered wood look from a new piece of wood?
Here’s how you can get it.
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For the tops of my Stools Turned Table...
INSTAGOOD + SHOPPING EVENT
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Truth be told, I'm a Monday person. I love getting back into the grind, and
back to work. I guess maybe its a good sign I'm doing the right thing :).
The m...
Purple in Profusion
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My alliums are in bloom right now! I don't have much else blooming in my
garden yet, but I can't help but admire the pops of purple going outside my
kit...
Summer Decor Makeover with Serena & Lily
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When I was eighteen I spent a summer in Nice. I was ostensibly there to study French, and I did indeed return home with a remarkable command of how to order ...
sweet made sweeter
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Everett is the only grandbaby/nephew on my side of the family so far, so as
you can imagine, he has been getting the FULL TREATMENT lately. The family
acti...
Home Improvement: How To REMOVE Hardwood Floors
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We recently moved into a new home and have been busy re-vamping, tearing
down, and re-constructing this/that in our new home. It’s been fun……but a
comple...
Boy, oh boy kick off!
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Wo hoo! I’m kicking off our “Boy, oh boy! ” week long event today where
it’s all about the BOY!!! I’ve gathered some great tutorials, awesome boy
products ...
Golden Hour
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We took advantage of the golden hour at sunset and took some pictures with
our babe. He wasn’t very happy about my photo op plans. The thing is, his
golden...
Cottage Style
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I got an email from a gal named Traci recently, and I thought I’d make a
blog post out of it since cottage style is one of my favorite things to
talk about...
Top 15 Yard Sale Advertising Tips
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Good afternoon peeps! I hope you are all having a great day! Spring time is
here, and with Spring comes Spring-cleaning, and with cleaning/de-junking
comes...
just another day...
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Bonjour mes belles,
A couple of weeks ago, a lovely English couple came into our new shop and
commented how lovely the countryside is here in the Dordog...
Green with Envy
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Date night do? or Don't.
We want your thoughts, would you go green?
Ash and I like it. Not sure how it will look- but we like it.
Here's how we'll test t...
String Light Love
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I figured I haven't blabbed enough about my new screened porch yet, so I'd
show you what we added this weekend...
Our can lights have always been a li...
The courage to stay
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via Mark D. Sikes I pinned this room over the weekend and can’t stop
thinking about it. It’s so bold and decisive. The owner of this room
doesn’t seem to...
Closet Classics: Creating An Effortless Wardrobe
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As I've gotten older, I've realized I have been drawn to "style" more than
"fashion" when it comes to clothing. I used to love finding trendy "cheap"
piece...
Before & After of the Week
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Here is the porch for our client in Bermuda. The doors from the living room
fold back completely to open up on to the porch. They client wanted plenty
of c...
5 Minute Assignment: How to Create A Vignette
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BHG (thanks Kate!) When I say the word vignette (vin-yet) I feel all fancy
and French like. When I try to make a vignette I feel all 12-years-old and
dumb....
easy breakfast Oats with banana honey and cinnamon
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Sponsored post Woolworths Good morning beautifuls, Beach Cottage calling,
how are you this lovely day, all is good here and Sydney is shining in
Autumn s...
My Favorite Kitchen Registry Items
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Mr. B and I got married five years ago. As we’ve been packing to move,
we’ve been pretty ruthless about things that we want to keep and things
that we shou...
Scenes from my weekend….
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Continue reading →" rel="nofollow">http://This weekend was full of a whole
lot of work one day and then dreary rainy weather the next day so there was
not ...
A beautiful,Little Cottage on the Pond....
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Happy Monday!I want to introduce you to the beautiful home of Patricia atLittle Cottage on the Pond.Patricia
came to me out of the goodness of her heart off...
My Bedroom Makeover - AFTER
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So if you remember ........I had decided to re-do my bedroom with the help
of BlogHer and Sherwin-Williams. This is what it looked like before. Not
hor...
DIY Starfish Art
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Since Summer is quickly approaching, this project would be a great way to
add a beachy feel to your decor. A really easy technique that can be
accomplish...
Welcome to Good Design With Kids in Mind
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picture via 79 Ideas
Several years ago when I did this series for the first time Jett was still
really young and I already thought my home was out of con...
Candle of the Month
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I am so happy to finally do another Candle of the Month post! With so much
on my plate the last post wasn't sin...
10 summer porch ideas
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I am a sucker for a beautiful porch! My dream house is to have a huge wrap
around porch, and to make both the front and the back space usable and
liveab...
solution to kitchen counter clutter
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No matter how hard I try, the kitchen counter just seems to collect
clutter. Paperwork, receipts, mail, sunglasses, random toys, cords, ipads,
phones … i...
New Favorite Color Combo: Burgundy and Hot Pink
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I'm still riding the oxblood/burgundy trend train. I think the color is
still so fresh.
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I wish I had my good camera with me wh...
The Laundry Room Makeover!
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[image: Striped laundry room]
[image: Striped laundry room]
It’s going to be SO great to have a fully functional, yet pretty laundry
room space around her...
Free Summertime Printable Artwork
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I'm so glad y'all loved the free printable artwork last month, so we're
going to do it again! With all this warm weather, it looks like summer is
definite...
sweetheart princess party invitations
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Every little girl deserves to be a princess on her special day. We love the
unexpected hand drawn details of these sweet princess party invitations
from Pe...
one purse, many purposes
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wristlet clutches are probably my favorite product to design and choose
fabrics for! they have such fun details: ruffles, doilies, contrasting
base fabric...
Easy Dessert: Chocolate Cups with Ice Cream
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I love a quick and easy dessert. I am not much of a baker, so when it comes
to the last course, I prefer something simple with a pretty presentation.
Jus...
Kitchen Remodel With Paint: The After
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Our kitchen has been transformed! And, I’m pretty excited about it! You can
read about the beginning of our kitchen remodel adventure here (I will
includ...
Carrying me to the finish line
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I feel like I could write for a week straight and still forget to share
things I want to share about the time leading up to Luck...
20/52
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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."
Lucy: spent the morning with her ballerina dolls having a mini recital in
the g...
struggles.
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t-shirt: c/o Skip N' Whistle / skirt: Forever 21 / sandals: c/o Blowfish
Shoes
day 20 of the challenge. *share something you are struggling with right n...
My Favorite Things Giveaway + Blog Hop!
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I'm so excited for today's post. It's been in the works for a few weeks
and now I'm FINALLY able to share it! MY favorite things PLUS 19 more of my
cute...
My Favorite Things — Summertime BlogHop Giveaway!
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Are you ready for something REALLY amazing?? I’m teaming up with 20
Creative Bloggers — and we are EACH giving away our FAVORITE THINGS for
Summer!! 1. ...
another chapter of the book
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chapter 16 {not to be confused with chapter 11} …………………. i poured myself
a glass of fine boxed wine and decided that this would be chapter 16. it
just s...
Favorite things Giveaway
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Last fall I shared I hosted a group giveaway along with several other
Creative Bloggers where we shared a basket of s...
Awesome DIY Highlights and THAT DIY PARTY
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Everybody! It’s time to party! Have a project that took some thought, hard
work, sweat, blood, te...
Seven...a slow digestion.
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Seven is the book that I started reading ten months ago. What in the world?
The goal when I started the book was to try the experiment for myself as I
read...
Pretty Party Table Decor
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Today I went to a surprise luncheon/party for my mother-in-law’s 60th
birthday. My sister-in-law Jen (“TT”) planned the entire event so I showed
up early t...
Shabby Apple Giveaway!
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I was going about my Saturday....a rare one where we
have NO obligations - no soccer games, sleepovers,
social engagements, playdates etc....NOTHING,
when...
i'm going with that, a leap of faith
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my life has never been this full.
this recent shift in my jobs, where, already seemingly busy, i've taken on
yet another role with my children is breathtak...
Little Threads: Long-Sleeved Summer
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Romper: vintage -- Sweater: Target -- Shoes: thrifted
You know what I hate? Eczema.
Hate is such a strong word...
You know what I hate, hate, super-hate...
Progress Photos of a Client's Cool House
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A very sweet client of ours lives in a home that overlooks the most
beautiful stretch of woods near the Potomac... Her builder (many years ago
& has sinc...
Burp Cloth Cupcakes by KdBuggie Boutique
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[image: Baby Burp Cloth Cupcakes Tutorial]
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Have you ever been to a baby shower where someone comes up with a super
clever gift idea... and you t...
The Sandbucket Issue Five
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Look who showed up on the cover of the most recent issue of The Sandbucket?!
I love this photo of my sweet girl, and there's one of my favorite photos
yet...
Winner of the Blue Nile giveaway
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The winner of the leaf chandelier earrings from Blue Nile is:
Jen Gebrosky who said "I love their diamond earrings!" and "My favorite
thing about being a m...
Taking A {Little?} Break
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I didn't have anything to post about this past Monday, and that was okay I
thought. I had an idea for Wednesday. But when it came time to work on that
idea...
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is anyone else so happy it's friday!! we are heading to a music festival
with the kiddos which should be interesting to say the least :) i hope
y'al...
Happy Friday - eye candy!
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I feel awful I've been so neglectful of Decorology lately! Our settlement
couldn't come sooner, because I'm not going to feel like the house is
really our...
Before and After Friday
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Soooo I’m still trying to work on that goal I set for myself this year. The
end of the school year is always my busiest, so I’ve really been trying to
focu...
leaving together was the best part
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When Griffin was born we found out that he would need a minor surgery
sometime after he turned one year old. I’m not going to talk about
specifics because ...
family moments at zion ...
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My little family was able to spend a little bit of time in St. George Utah
last week, and Zion National Park.
I don't know about you, but I can never get...
Orange Party Cake with Whipped Orange Frosting
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Hello from the land of orange cake! I’m finally getting a chance to share
this happy-happy orange cake with you guys. Let’s just say since my last
post, wh...
Moderne Montmartre - modern masterpieces!
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*Shelley was the first fellow blogger I met*. In Melbourne almost four
years ago now. I met her at her fabulous shop - *Galerie Montmartre*, and
oopsie...
just a lovely time
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Tuesday night my friend Christen Byrd (far right) threw me and *A Homemade
Yea**r* a Living Room Tour party in her backyard.
The nigh...
ALBION FIT SWIMSUIT GIVEAWAY
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I took pictures of me in a swimsuit people!!
I must just REALLY love my *Albion Fit* swimsuit if I felt good enough in
it to do that!!
The girls at Albio...
Casting call for HGTV's new show Bailout Builders
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[image: New Series Casting Homeowners in Need of a Reno Rescue]
New Series Casting Homeowners in Need of a Reno Rescue
Are you a homeowner in the middle of ...
Just a Little Patience
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Yesterday was kind of a big deal in the Kershner house. We finally ordered
a new sectional. After years of wishing and dreaming, our sofa and loveseat
wa...
What I Wore Wednesday
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It's been a while since I've been on my blog. Oops! With a baby around,
sometimes things get crazy and my blog is the *furthest* thing from my
mind! That b...
Decorating with Flowering Branches
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*~ Good morning ~*
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*I hope all of you moms out there had a wonderful Mother's Day!!!*
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*We spent Mother's Day at my mom's house, and just wh...
Plans Change
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Here are some things I have always known about myself
- I like to write. It's like therapy for me. My moment to clear my
head, my heart, & my space....
Cold Spring Apothecary
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I first ran across Cold Spring Apothecary in early 2012 (blogged here) and
have yet to purchase anything (shame on me). I've made some recent changes
as ...
Children Inspire White Space Living
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Just last year I closed the doors on our brick and mortar Maison Reve store
in Mill Valley. My reasons were two-fold - I wanted to grow my business
online ...
Chevron Cinch
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Here’s another version of the Relay Dress that I just had to sew up in this
adorable chevron print from Girl Charlee. For the record, I a...
Contentment + Thankfulness = Joy!
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"Contentment" has been given a bad wrap. As a society we have confused
contentment with complacency. We fear contentment as though being content
means th...
April Showers, May Flowers, and Smiles
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April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring smiles!
I have loved flowers---and sharing them---for as long as I can remember.
When I was little...
~Alice in Wonderland Birthday Party~
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Sorry Gals....I haven't been trying to ignore you!!
Things have been pretty busy around here......
I have been preparing for Bryah's 6th Birthday Party. W...
Yosemite - Part 2
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Helllooooo there. How's it going!?
I wanted to share some more of our Yosemite pictures and also perhaps a
teaser pic of our in-progress kitchen remodel. If...
Expectant
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I have been mulling over this post for weeks now, trying to decide the
most sensitive/ most honest / most God-glorifying way to tell y'all this.
I've man...
Scents and Sensibility
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I’m writing this post in between trips to Home Depot, specifically the
returns counter. Please tell me I’m not the only one who…
a) prefers mental check...
Water and Your Yard
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*Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Smart Seed, but all opinions
are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. *
________________________...
Things I'm loving for spring
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It's finally spring here in Iowa. After a lovely winter that lasted what
has felt like FOREVER we finally have some nice weather and it's finally
time t...
SHEINSIDE.COM POOR SERVICE
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When I am happy with a store, I am proud to praise them and share with you
guys. When I am NOT HAPPY with a store, well…you get the idea.
I purchased the...
Goodbye, Niko Harper.
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This was never a post I wanted to write. It's never a post *anyone* wants
to write.
I know that.
We decided, very suddenly, to put our our sweet Niko H...
Reflections
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*5/16/13:* Today I'm *guest posting* for my dear friend, *Mandy at This
Girl's Life*, as part of her Blogging Moms @ Home series. Mandy & I have
been frie...
Chalk Paint Workshops
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I love receiving emails from happy customers who are trying Chalk Paint for
the first time.
Chris was thrilled with the look of his cane besides painted in...
Sebastian's First Modeling Gig
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I just had to show off my handsome furry boy!! We used him to model a new
dog collar for our Etsy shop, didn't he do great? He was a good sport
and...
Just a Blip About Walls
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A plywood portrait, eight feet tall, from the parking lot at The Icehouse.
Seriously funky. How does this relate to me? It doesn't really. Except,
we're bu...
Total Licensing
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Getting ready for Surtex in NYC! Stop by for a visit at Kathleen Francour
Art & Licensing in Booth #630, if you are attending! Check out Jessica
Mundo Desi...
A Contributing Editor
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Last Fall, while discussing the details over the feature on our guest house,
I was asked to join *Country Living* magazine as a contributing editor.
...
First Remodeling Project (Part 1)
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I'm excited to share our first remodeling project at our new place. A short
while ago I showed you a photo of the living room fireplace:
Technically there...
Client Living Room Design
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I have another Melissa Stapleton Interiors design reveal to share today!
Before:
The goal for this living area was to turn a room that was never used i...
Sweethearts on the Homefront
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Hello Friends! I am really excited to share some news with you today! In October, I'll be teaching a jewelry workshop at a Creative Retreat called Sweetheart...
{ Garden Party Salad Recipes }
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I've got two yummy salad recipes for you today. We served both of these at
our Garden Party the other day. Yum!
BASIL & TOMATO PASTA SALAD
created by Mart...
Run with Glitter Etsy
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Have you had a chance to check out my new Etsy Shop?
Where Handcrafted Glass Jewelry & Unique Treasures are found. You will
find an AFFORDABLE blend of...
Not a fab gardener? No problem. Get bulbs!
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark.
All opinions are 100% mine.
When my husband and I bought our first house ther...
Little Eliza Jane
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Since my little granddaughter came into the world eight months ago I have
been completely preoccupied. I can't get enough. Every Saturday my daughter
and...
3 months
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This little guy has rolled from belly to back and back to belly now. He's
just over 3 months!!!
The three words I think best capture who he is at this s...
Soul of the River
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*About: Soul of the River*
Making listeners slap themselves black and blue out of pure eargasmic joy
since your momma was born.
Created around frees...
Simple Barstool Slipcovers
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My client just renovated her kitchen and wanted some simple slips for her
barstools...to soften the hard edges of the ...
By the Seashore...
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This past summer, Matthew and Jenny Mead came down to visit me and we took
to one of the beautiful beaches in my area to shoot a sea-inspired story
for t...
DREAM CREATED.....
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This week the village of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture worked towards
creating a magical moment in NYC for the DIFFA event held at the
Architectural D...
Paleo Porridge
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Keeping this post SHORT & SWEET!
I tell everyone about my favorite breakfast treat (when you're doing paleo
sometimes the last thing you want to see is a...
money and relationships
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I know this is not a popular topic, but I'm always so curious about how
couples deal with money in their relationships. I've had the same view for
years ab...
The Rest of the Room
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It would be difficult to show you before shots of these same spaces because
we tore down every single wall. It's a totally different house now than
what...
That time when I stopped posting for a month…
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I’ll be honest…it wasn’t intentional, but it WAS fantastic. Am I done for
good? I don’t know, but I suspect I am. In the mean time, I’ll be busy
doing this...
a day in the life of
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my life these days
is filled with little girls, laughing, chasing, spinning, messes, snotty
noses, teething, running, loving
my life is a perpetual routin...
Buy or DIY: Outdoor Square Planters
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I’ve got a fever…. and the prescription is …to build planters for spring! I
really do have a big case of spring fever right now and I’m sure do you
too. I’...
Remember to Have Fun and PLAY!!
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So today, I chose this funny flower as reminder for myself as I'm
rediscovering how to PLAY again ^_^ Life should be fun. I'm starting to
do th...
Simplify
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At the start of the new year I felt a great need to simplify. Many areas of
my life have become cluttered, confused and bogge...
Fabric options & dining room updates
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I pulled a few John Robshaw fabric samples from his line with Duralee (and
a couple for L's room - I'm already thinking about how I want to make it
more ...
Paper Wedding Cake
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Not only are we getting ready for a wedding here at our farmhouse. We are
also preparing for The Vintage Market. Fortunately, some of the display
pieces ...
font friday what what
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It has been a reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly (enough l's?) long time
since I participated in a Font Friday. I'm feeling a little guilty.
Hopefu...
Valentine's Day for Boys
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My son is OBSESSED with dinosaurs. So it was a done deal when I came
across this DIY valentine on Pinterest:
Here is my version:
I used stationary cards...
A Few Friday Favorites...and Giveaway Winner!!
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*Freshly Picked Moccasins in Silver...the first of many. I can't tell you
how obsessed I am. *
*Zebi Baby swaddles I think will be great with gigantic bo...
Happy February!
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Hello Beautiful friends!!!
I can't believe it is all ready February!
This year is moving fast!
Just wanted to pop on, and say Hello!
I will be working on ...
Our Living Spaces
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Ok, Ok, I know already! Go ahead and take a looksie first, I know you are
all dying! Boy did I ever feel the peer pressure to get these photos up!
You k...
Bye Bye Cherry.... hello NIcki!
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Hello dearest lovely readers and fellow bloggers.
*** Spoiler alert: This post is a slushy one....***
This is my last post on The Cherry Blog (*sob*) I'm...
Kiwi Crate Crafts for Kids
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Hi friends! I’ve missed you. I’ve been busy taking some art classes from
Brave Girls Club. Super fun! When my art gets better or I get braver I’ll
be s...
Hello February Mosaic
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A few of my favorite creations, (some with hearts), to welcome in February!
Blessings, Ele
linking to
http://www.domesblissity.blogspot.com (th)
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All squished together (DIY hardware)
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Oh hey!! How are ya???
So you know how I am renovating a home?? And you know how I have triplet
boys...
GIRLS ONLY!!! Period.
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I've got two questions for you. 1) Are you a female? 2) Are you into
emergency preparedness or just want to be more Eco-friendly?
If you answered yes t...
how’s your baby?
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My dad called yesterday, “how’s my baby?”, he asked. I knew he was talking
about Sloane. She’s great, I replied. Then he asked, “how’s your baby?”,
I kn...
Not Good-bye but Until We Meet Again....
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Earlier today, I was *finally* able to put to words
what I've been thinking/feeling about our
move this weekend.
(we are relocating about an hour south of th...
Please update!
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Hi Peeps,
If you're coming fashionably late to the party, I've changed switched my
blog from Blogger to Wordpress (thanks to Erin at Designer Blogs) which ...
December Daily Foundation
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Ugh! I apologize for the poor picture quality. I'm having problems
downloading the pics from my camera this morning so these were taken on my
iphone....
It's Not Too Late
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Hi Friends I thought I'd check in here just to see if there had been any
activity in recent weeks and it appears that many of you are still visiting
the si...
Thanksgiving Mantel
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Our fall mantel this year is a mixture of rustic-ness and elegance.
Kind of an odd combination, I know, but it works for us.
It all started when I saw a si...
As Seen In...
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Seen in Veranda and Southern Living Magazines and now seen at the Pink Pig!
We love and will always continue to love the classic clothing line by
Claridge ...
Moving Day is Here!
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Guess what? Our new website and blog are live! You can find us
www.lemonandlavender.com
Be sure to add our new location to your feed so you don't m...
Edisto Getaway
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Hello Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! This past weekend my
husband and I got out of town in the camper for the hubs 54th birthday. We
stuck ...
How Do I Know I'm a Real Estate Investor?
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I recently had a long chat with one of the most successful real estate
investors I've ever met. As I often do, I wanted to get a real
understanding of the ...
new shop update
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working super hard to meet the opening date deadline for the new shop
here is a little of what I have been up to
getting the signs on the window
c...
I’m back
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First, I want to begin with apologizing for not posting as I had promised
months ago. As we all know life gets busy and certain things begin to take
prior...
Violet's Nursery
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Since I live for surprises I was absolutely sure I wanted to wait until the
day our baby was born to find out whether our little treasure was a boy or
a gi...
It's been a hot minute.
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Lots has changed in my life. Where to start. Well, I hate to talk about
it...but I'm getting a divorce. It's not fun. It's incredibly hard. I never
thoug...
Summer Time is Building Time!
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As of yesterday, it is officially summer and not a moment too soon. I
really miss blogging all winter and chatting with my cyber pals. With three
busy kids...
On Fear, Faith and Life Abundant
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I know one thing for certain. In a life that is normally grounded by
faith, there are potholes of fear that can creep up and threaten to swallow
you whole...
My Monster~
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It is quiet in my house right now, which is something I cherish as it doesn't happen all that often! I realized the other day that my posting here on my blog...
Entry Progress
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My hydrangeas are officially blooming happily so I picked these and brought
them in to brighten up our entryway. I believe this one is called Blushing
Br...
Entry Progress
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My hydrangeas are officially blooming happily so I picked these and brought
them in to brighten up our entryway. I believe this one is called Blushing
Br...
~ Do you like orange as much as I do? ~
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Hello Everyone! Since I've moved 3 times in one year and got so much in
touch with different colors (and believe me, I really did!), I kind of
develop a se...
Adios...
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But only kinda sorta...Bobby and I are working on a fun project. Monica's
Road to the Middle was always geared to chronicle my girly journey and my
yearn t...
Chip It!
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I thought I would share this fun little tool with you. It's created by
Sherwin Williams and is called Chip It!
Its a handy little add-on to your tool bar t...
I Got a Crush on You!
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it's FRIDAY!!
The Stig and Lolo last friday - CHEESE!
*(and yes, I have a crush on him) *
do the happy dance.....
*"Oooh aaahhh...oooh aaahhh"*
*finge...
Get the look for less: Dining rooms
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I am obssessed with these two dining room tables and have been for some
time now. I have always loved reclaimed wood pieces and Restoration
Hardware reall...
Borrowed from my brother
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There is a fun photoshoot over on sewinginnomansland.com inspired by
borrowing things from brothers :)
Hop on over HERE and while you are at it be sure to ...
rachel ashwell bedding for sale
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Pretty pink and white brolly stripe cotton bedding for sale...very gently
used.
Set includes two boudoir pillow shams with ruffle (17x12) and inserts,
...
to my love.
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happy valentine's day to the boy i love.
there is no one i would rather be silly / serious / sad / or happy with.
there is also no one i would rather ...
Text for previous post.....
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Well for some reason Blogger was not working correctly and would not let me
type once I added my photos...
So anyway...
Things are coming along in our lit...
Stamp Camps announced
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Come on out for a great night out while we have a blast chatting, laughing
and stamping! Here's te info!
Valentine's Day & S-A-B Stamp Camp:
Come out and ...
Fresh
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Hi Lovelies. Anybody still hanging out over here? Just in case, I want to
invite you over here to my new online home. It's *SO MUCH MORE *lovelier!
I...
Two bertis
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My Friend Katie just started her beautiful blog.Two bertis . How cute is
that name? Its full of beautiful and inspiring white home decor,renos,diy
and fas...
diy display cabinet
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well, it happens every fall. i finish editing weddings and i start to
think about my house again and all the things on my "to do" list. last
week, i was...
Another fun family picture...
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It is definitely getting harder to craft the older I get and the more
activities my kids get involved in. Not to mention the colds we have been
passing aro...
Twilight Living Room – And Other Rantings
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Did anyone see the new Twilight movie over the weekend? I thought it was
pretty good! Although, I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that “movie
Edwar...
An Update
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Thought I would give you a quick little update. Quite a few of you sweet
readers have asked me how I have been feeling. So, here's a quick update
for you...
Giveaway...
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Hi everyone!
Just wanted to let you anyone still reading know that I'm having a little
giveaway {courtesy of ScotchBlue} on my new blog.
It ends Tue...
Weekly Menu
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A little late but here is the menu for the week!
Monday: Greek Beef and Orzo
Tuesday: Chicken Parmigiana
Wednesday: Balsamic Chicken Pasta
Thursday: Flatbr...
Packaging Idea: Hand-painted Wooden Bead
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I recently celebrated my 35th birthday and received this beautifully
packaged handmade soap as a present. Don't you just love the simple
glassine bag, ba...
Front Door Fall Decor
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I couldn't wait for cooler weather to decorate my front porch for fall
anymore. After all, we are in Arizona, and it doesn't start getting cool
until Novem...
Ta-Da! Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
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Ok ok ok... I failed, I admit it. Feel free to shake your head at me, its
well deserved. I haven't posted on my poor little blog in MONTHS! What
started ...
stella & dot | giveaway
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I am thrilled to be featuring Stella & Dot! If you are not yet familiar
with how the {fabulous} Stella & Dot - it is a social-selling company based
in San...
14 Weeks Pregnant
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Whoa mama.
Link to the Baby Blog :)
Random thoughts of the week:
1. Football season has arrived. BOOM!
2. I forgot that when you don't live in Florida, the ...
Sugar and Spackle is Now Rummage Living
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Hi Y'all! I know it's been a while, but there's a really good reason for
it! Ready? All this DIY goodness is now residing over at
www.RummageLiving.com!
C...
Thoughts & a project...
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I have neglected this blog for long enough...
Time is a very tricky thing... you can feel both like you have too much and
not enough at the same time.
We ...
Bittersweet. Final ohbrooke Post
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[image: prego]I started this blog 3 and a half years ago not really knowing
where it would go. The greatest impact I think it’s had is on myself. I
remembe...
Turtle Birthday Cakes
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We celebrated my nephew Roman's 1st Birthday this weekend! My sister
decided on a turtle themed party for the occasion. She asked us to do the
cakes for he...
I am getting excited!
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I found this excited little chipmunk HERE. They say a picture is worth a
thousand words and let me tell you, this little guy says it all!
We are just...
Vintage Post: Father's Day Banner and a Craft Fail
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Hello, Friends! I hope all is well! With Father's Day right around the
corner, I thought I would share a vintage Crafts & Sutch post. This is a
sweet wa...
take a stand
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Ephesians 6:13
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,
you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done ev...
We are going to be on HGTV!!!!!
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Yup....we won a backyard makeover!!!
The new show is called My Yard Goes Disney.
The show is a partnership between Disney and HGTV.
It was one of those ran...
Makerr... Monday: Tin Can Planter
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Photo from Apartment Therapy
[Charles] So I'm a day behind on Maker Monday. The good news is I found a
super cool repurposed planter on Apartment Therapy t...
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*Be sure to head over to Upon A Dream*
*to read my new blog post.*
*I will be deleting Carbajal Fun in a few weeks so be sure to follow my new
blog!!*
sew that's what i've been up to; slipcovers.
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Remember when I mentioned needing to not only learn how to work my sewing
machine but actually open the box?
You don't?
Yeah, me either because it's been ...
Changes
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Our sweet Adelyn Grace turned 5 months this weekend! *5 MONTHS!!!*
I can't believe it. It has been such an incredible 5 months. I love being
her mom.
A...
Custom Wrap and Scarfs!
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Mega Cable Wrap in Peacock
Honeycomb scarf in deep purple
Signature cables in Foliage
Want something special for you or someone you truly love there's no...
GAPs Give and Get is Here!
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Give and Get is Here!: *"Enjoy 30% off from March 17-20 at Gap, Banana
Republic and Old Navy plus we'll make a 5% donation to a non-profit." Which
I have c...
sorry for the inconvenience…
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But my blog has moved and I am still figuring out how to also move my
domain name! Don’t worry though, you can find me by clicking here!!!!
Thanks for you...
New Adventures
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To keep moving forward in life, there must be change - some happy, some
sad. For us, this announcement is a little of both. We will be closing the OSNH
sho...
Ella's Eighth!
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Our sweet Ella had a birthday a few weeks ago. I really don't know where
time has gone. She is already eight. Sigh. Ella is mature, yet still has
the ...
Letting Go
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So, as you may have guessed, based on my long moments of dead air here,
I've lost my blogging mojo. Life has just gotten so busy for me that I have
to real...
ripple crazy
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another amazing weekend spent.
and an amazing relaxing sunday.
my favorite part of today was driving up provo canyon
with the kids and my bestie anna.
so tha...
Vintage Engagement Session
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maloman photographers
I LOVE her hair and I love this new trend with photo shoots. So darling!
Nothing like this was happening 4 years ago when I go...
WE HAVE MOVED!
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This blog has moved.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BE REDIRECTED TO OUR NEW SITE.
Make sure and update your browsers:
http://frenchieandflea.com/blog/
xoxo,
f&f
Our PIG Adventure
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Last weekend we took Ashton to the Cal Poly Swine Unit.
You must be thinking this is strange
however
in a small town, you get your kicks where you can!
Ashto...
Jude Michael
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*Jude Michael Dalton is here! *
*Born March 26th 2010*
*9lbs 2oz, 22 3/4 inches @ 4:59am *
**
*Oh my where do i begin? Labor was lonnngg but i'd do it all...
Under Construction
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It’s time I give this blog a face-lift. For the next few days things will
be moving around, some items will be removed, others will be added. I
believe a...
Anthropologies February Catalog
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I haven’t posted in Fashion for awhile and I’m dying to get out and do some
shopping!! Now all I need is better weather. I’m so in love with this
jacket!...
Articles from My Other Blog
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I found a way to post my daily DIY Show Off posts here too and I'll come
back here to post when I have something that doesn't fit my DIY obsession
content....
Happy Birthday to ME
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Today is my Birthday! The big 24! ;)
My husband knows I have been wanting to go to IKEA for some time now! So he
booked a Hotel for tonight and we will be ...
Giveaway
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Happy Wednesday!
This week there is a sale going on in the shop
and in honor of the sale I'm having a giveaway
as well.
I will be giving away a Pink and ...
New Blog
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I have been wanting to change the name of my blog for some time now, and
just had the motivation to do that today. The new blog name will be Meet
the J.Ray...
Please Follow Me to my new Location
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A Beach House Dream is being continued at *A Beach Lovers Place*.
I hope to see you there! And everybody is now on my blogroll there..., so
if you would, pl...
I am a stay at home mom of two and truly enjoying my life! I have a wonderful 7 year old daughter, Kacey, and the sweetest 5 year old son, Collin. My hubby and I were high school sweethearts and have been married 8 years and I couldn't imagine being happier!
2 comments:
oh, i did a "sea dream" post on my blog this week, too. we must be kindred spirits. :-)
p.s. but the dentist wasn't involved here, though wire-brushing the wood with the drill did sound a little like that...
hope the dental trip went well.
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