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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
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Style Imitating Art | At the Edge of the Brook by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
This was much more challenging than I expected, but thankfully this purple dress arrived just in time and I pulled it off! 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 by 10:00 p.m. EST on the…
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Pink Peacock Wrap & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #764
Before I get to the pink peacock wrap, do you remember my burnt ochre dress from last summer? When I shared the third styling of that super comfortable dress, I mentioned that I had recently found the same dress in black. It was on clearance because it is last summer’s dress. But I don’t care about which summer this dress was manufactured for retail sale because when you get to my age all the summers start blending together and you are no longer a slave to the “current” trends. It took me decades to settle into my “old gray haired hippie” aesthetic and I have no intention of changing it…
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At the Edge of the Brook by William-Adolphe Bouguereau | Style Imitating Art
Next up… 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 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…
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School’s Out for Summer & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #763
It has been a very busy end of school season with last Thursday marking the final day for my kids. In September, Ralph will be moving up to 7th grade in the middle school and Archie will be heading off to 9th grade in the high school. The week before school was out for summer, we attended the Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Festival in Pennsylvania. After 3 days of rural camping, we came home dirty and exhausted but my kids still managed to push through that final week of school like superstars. Just before the festival, we helped Ralph complete a giant diorama for his final ELA project. He recreated…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Yellow
Over the last 7 years, we have featured lots of colors in this series including green, orange, red and pink, black and white, periwinkle and purple, Barbie pink, gold, brown, peach, blue, and gray, but somehow we have neglected yellow. Since yellow gives me all sorts of happy summer vibes, we decided it was time to showcase this bright, cheerful color for our July edition of The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. 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…
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Style Imitating Art | “Sommerdag ved Roskilde Fjord” (Summer Day by Roskilde Fjord) by L.A. Ring
Or Serendipity Saved the Summer Day… 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 by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share…
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Songful Style Link Party #39: “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper
About Songful Style Songful Style is a style challenge series hosted by Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Suzy of Suzy Turner, The Grey Brunette. 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 you to create an outfit. It is similar to Style Imitating Art where we use artwork to inspire our outfit creations. Except Songful Style gives you lyrics, music, video, and album artwork to inspire your fashion creativity. You may even find inspiration in a memory triggered by the selected song. It is all open to your own personal interpretation…
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In Memory of Patrick Weseman & Spread The Kindness Link Up On the Edge #762
Last Tuesday, I woke up to very sad news in my Facebook feed. My dear blogging friend Patrick of Adventures in Weseland passed away suddenly on June 16, 2025. I can’t even describe how I felt when I saw the post. I guess it was just pure sadness. I simply sat there and cried. Patrick was one of the kindest, friendliest, and compassionate people I have ever encountered in this life and the world was a better place with him in it. I sure am going to miss reading his lovely comments, checking out his adventures on his blog, and opening his unexpected emails that always brought a smile to…
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Bible Verse Bracelets: Stylish Christian Jewelry
Imagine wearing a piece of jewelry that not only matches your style but also carries a message close to your heart. That’s exactly what bible verse bracelets offer. These stylish pieces of Christian jewelry are more than just accessories, they are a beautiful blend of faith and fashion. As they gain popularity, these bracelets serve as a constant reminder of one’s beliefs, offering personal and spiritual meaning. This post explores the interesting world of bible verse bracelets and how they can inspire you. Let’s look at their rich history, examine the different styles and designs available today, and discuss their role as thoughtful Christian gifts. We will also touch on…
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“Sommerdag ved Roskilde Fjord” (Summer Day by Roskilde Fjord) by L.A. Ring | Style Imitating Art
We returned home from our festival weekend yesterday, stinky and exhausted. Today I have about a thousand loads of laundry to wash. Sadly for me and my oversensitive nostrils, the laundry is even stinkier than we were! I am very thankful for my laundry machines today. But let’s stop all the stinky talk and get to this week’s Style Imitating Art challenge! 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,…
