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10 on the 10th: August 2024-School Memories
Last month, Marsha asked us to share 10 special summer memories. But now summer is coming to a close as we head into my favorite season of all…back to school season. The time of year when I can enjoy a few hours of solitude each day. I do love having my kids around, most of the time. But summertime can be relentless as I literally have no alone time ever at all. There is always someone else in the house with me 24/7 during the summer months. As much as I love having my kids around, I really love my alone time, too. I want it. I need it. I…
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My Magical Mudroom Makeover & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #717
Be forewarned…this is a very long post because this was a very long project. My magical mudroom makeover is nearly complete. I said I wasn’t going to share the transformation until it was totally finished, but the last few little details that I want to add may take some time. I will share my ideas about those final details after I share all the work that I have already done. Project Pantry was definitely a labor of love and a learning experience. Of all the room makeovers that I have completed over the last few years, this one was by far the biggest job and took the most time, about…
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“A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat | Style Imitating Art
It’s my turn again! I do love when it’s my turn to choose the artwork. But I have definitely made a challenging choice for this one…even for me. 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 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…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Shades of Blue & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #716
Are you feeling blue? I hope so! Because it is time to share your favorite (or least favorite) wardrobe items in Shades of Blue. What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide a short description explaining if the item you are sharing was a Good Buy or one that you will be saying Good-Bye to (formerly known as Bad Buys). Nancy and I will both publish a round up post featuring…
