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Songful Style | “Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #290
Yesterday, we shared our sartorial interpretations of Beth Hart’s “Mama” so now it is time to share the inspirational details for our next Songful Style challenge. Marsha has chosen “Over the Rainbow” by Hawaiian musician, singer, songwriter, and sovereignty activist Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, one of the very best versions of this timelessly classic song that I have ever heard. About Songful Style Songful Style is an ageless style challenge series hosted by Suzy of The Grey Brunette, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Each month we will share a song with the lyrics and video and we invite you to use whatever aspect of the song that inspires…
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Songful Style Link Party | “Mama” by Beth Hart
My musically inspired friends and I are back with the seventh edition of Songful Style, a monthly style challenge that encourages us to use music as our sartorial inspiration. We not only learn about new (and old) songs which is so valuable for expanding our musical knowledge but we also have the opportunity to view our wardrobes in entirely new and creative ways. Unfortunately, both Anne and Michelle had to leave this monthly group collaboration but Suzy, Marsha, and I will continue on sharing our Songful Styles. However, both Suzy and Marsha have some big life stuff going on at the moment, so they may both be late in sharing their…
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“Tree of Life” by Keith Haring | Style Imitating Art
It is my turn again to choose the artwork for Style Imitating Art. My last pick was a vibrantly colorful watercolor by Jerry Garcia called “Feeding in the Light” and I just can’t seem to get enough of bright, bold, cheerful colors this summer. So I chose another vivid painting in acrylic this time…”Tree of Life” by American pop artist Keith Haring. About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Terri of Meadow Tree Style, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Eyelet & Link Up On the Edge #310
Summer in the northern hemisphere is quickly winding down as the children are getting ready to return to school (or have returned already) and the hot and humid temperatures are beginning to recede. Before we launch ourselves headfirst into fall fashion, Nancy and I have decided to have one last summer-inspired theme for this series this year. We have chosen Eyelet as our featured theme for September’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. If you are unfamiliar with eyelet, it is simply a fabric that is “characterized by small patterned cut-outs that are typically finished with embroidered stitches throughout the body of the fabric”. (Source) What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? It is a…
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4 Reasons You May Be Experiencing Puzzling Pain
Are you struggling with aches and pains that are impacting your quality of life? If so, then it’s important to take the right steps to deal with this. To do that, you first need to identify the cause of the concern. 1. Dental Problems First, you might find that you are struggling with pain due to a dental issue. This pain can be restricted to your teeth or it might impact other areas of your body. For instance, it’s not uncommon for teeth that sit awkwardly to cause issues with headaches and even severe migraines. That’s why you might want to fix underbite problems as early as possible to stop…
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7 Years of Blogging & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #289
I am a day late with my link party but right on time to celebrate my 7th anniversary of blogging. Seven years ago today, on August 24, 2015, I apprehensively hit publish on a post about Church and Church Appropriate Attire. I received two comments on it. One comment was from Jessica of Jeans and a Teacup which came over a month later and one from Patrick of Adventures in Weseland which was posted in August 2020 probably after I linked the article in a newer post. Here is my outfit from that very first post. I actually just got rid of the shirt, pants, and jacket in a massive…
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Style Imitating Art: Calyx by Lucienne Day
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Terri of MeadowTree Style, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, 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 curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog. You…
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The Cloudy Day & Link Up On the Edge #309
Last weekend, we went on a little road trip to Pennsylvania to deliver a very special graduation gift to a very special young woman. Her name is Kallyse and I was the teacher’s aide in her preschool class when she was 4 years old. I quickly developed a very special bond with this incredibly witty and smart, kind and beautiful young girl. After that one year in her preschool class, I accepted a job somewhere else and the classroom teacher, Scott, had only been filling in for that year while the permanent teacher was on maternity leave. But for that one year, Scott, a young man in his first teaching…
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Thrifty Finds & Your Own Twist Link Up #47
I know I talk frequently about the benefits of thrift shopping. But I can’t help myself. It has been a lifelong passion of mine and I seem to grow even more devoted to my focus on a preloved wardrobe with each passing year. I do still buy new clothing at retail prices because I have an addiction and I struggle to resist all the cute new things that are released into the fashion market every season. At this point in my life, I certainly have enough clothing in my wardrobe to never need to buy anything new ever again. So recently I have been only indulging my shopping whims if…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Beachwear/Resort Wear & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #288
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye. The theme for August is Beachwear or Resort Wear.…
