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Style Imitating Art | “Wild & Free” by Sila Gur
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that we will each post on our blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfit photos to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on…
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10 Modern Flooring Trends That Are Redefining Contemporary Home Design
Flooring may be the last thing on your mind when you’re renovating your home, but the right floors can really make a difference in a room. With innovations in engineering and technology, new materials and trends have emerged that are influencing the flooring market. Below are a few trends that are changing the flooring game right now. Waterproof rigid-core vinyl has earned a permanent spot in serious renovations. Vinyl planks were traditionally associated with temporary fixes for rental apartments or basements. But now, modern vinyl plank products have improved enough to shed this old reputation. Rigid-core vinyl engineered with SPC (stone-plastic composite) or WPC (wood-plastic composite) cores now feature attached…
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Post-Vacation Recovery Mode & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #821
We just returned from our family road trip on Wednesday night and I’m in post-vacation recovery mode. I wanted to share all the details of our trip today but I just haven’t gotten around to sorting through all the photos in my camera roll. We drove 3,838 miles through 12 different states from northern New York to the Florida panhandle and back again. We were gone for 10 days and 9 nights, had wonderful reunions with 6 different friends along the way, and I took 704 photos. Yesterday was our first full day at home and I mowed 2 lawns, did 5 loads of laundry, washed some muddy shoes, and…
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The Thrifty Six in Summer Sparkle
For last month’s Thrifty Six challenge, Emma had us all style outfits suitable for summer birthday celebrations. And now Jane is taking special occasion outfits to the next level with her choice for August…Summer Sparkle. While sparkles are often reserved for special occasions, there are no actual rules that say you can’t wear some sparkle whenever and wherever you want. In fact, “casual sequins” are apparently a fall 2026 fashion trend that is sparkling the runways and dazzling street styles in our most fashion forward cities. Of course, not all sparkles are created equal. And sometimes less is more. Being a maximalist to my core, I rarely adhere to a…
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“Wild & Free” by Sila Gur | Style Imitating Art
Ready. Set. Dress Up. Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw fashion inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that will be shared by all three of us on our blogs. The following Monday, each host will share her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Maxi Dresses & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #820
I am sharing my link party a day early because we are away on vacation and I needed to lessen my workload this week. Let’s get straight to it…Maxis are where it’s at. Dresses or skirts, you shared some beautiful outfits with us this month. Thanks to everyone has joined us for this big dress up party! If you sent me a photo, but do not see it in my post, be sure to check Nancy’s post. If you don’t see your photo in either post, please let us know right away and we will add it. Sometimes the submissions get lost in the shuffle. The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book The Good…
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Style Imitating Art | Rooster and Hen with Hydrangeas by Itō Jakuchū
This rooster and hen painting sent me into a bit of styling mania! I was so inspired by the beauty of the colors, lines, and subject matter, that I created three different outfits for this round of dress up. I’m going to focus on just one outfit, the one that I think best captures the feeling of the artwork, but you can see photos of all three right above. About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday,…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 31: The Third and Final (For Now) Jumpsuit & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #819
The past two Fridays, I have shared newly thrifted jumpsuits so I wanted to finish the weekly series with the third and final (for now) preloved jumpsuit. The first was an oversized white jumpsuit with a groovy floral pattern and the second was a cropped length solid black jumpsuit. And now this one…which I’ve named the cow-giraffe print jumpsuit. I know I had referred to the groovy floral print one as “the best jumpsuit ever” but this cow-giraffe print may have inched into the lead for my favorite. I love the neutral colors for a more earthy vibe and I find the unique abstract pattern to be rather eye-catching. So…
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Rooster and Hen with Hydrangeas by Itō Jakuchū | Style Imitating Art
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. It challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her blog. You don’t…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Maxi Dresses
July is gone as fast as it came and now it’s time for August’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! Won’t you join us for another edition of Good Buys and Good-Byes. For this month, we have decided to feature one of my favorite summer time garments…Maxi Dresses! According to the Wikipedia page on Dresses, the term maxi dress has been in use since the 1960s in reference to ankle length dresses that are usually informal. But a formal ankle length dress would also be considered a maxi except I think we generally call long formal dresses gowns. However, it appears that a gown can be anywhere from knee to ankle length. Let’s not get hung up…
