Lake Placid Travel Day & Link Up On the Edge #94
Life is really kicking my butt lately. Allergy season is upon us which seems to have gotten the best of me and my kids today. We are all coughing and sneezing and congested and ever so sleepy. So once again, I did not get my post written in a timely manner. And this bothers me some because I am a very timely person. But alas, my muse must be sleeping right now because the struggle is real trying to find the words I want to share. Maybe the allergies have got hold of her as well. Or maybe she is suffering with menopause like I am. I’m tired, my friends. Like all the time. So, so tired. Send me the crybaby soup!
In any event, I have promised to share some of my Lake Placid trip. So here it is…Day 1…Travel Day. When I travel, I need to be comfortable and cozy. An oversized sweatshirt, ripped jeans, and sneakers was suitable for the 2 1/2 hour drive to Lake Placid. And as you can see from the pictures, it was a cold and snowy weekend…and it was just 2 weeks ago.
I am planning on getting lots of rest this weekend. It looks like we are going to have a cold and rainy Saturday. Perfect for staying inside and forcing oneself to relax. Hopefully, some clarity and inspiration will return to my very foggy brain. What do you all do to find that clarity and motivation when it seems to be slipping from your grasp?
And now your favorite posts from last week.
Stephanie of Glamorous and Geeky shared her Tips for cleaning out the closet. And I have to say, she makes it sound so easy. And yet I cannot bring myself to do it. But it really needs doing. I am so overwhelmed by the work that lies ahead of me in the closet cleaning process. Perhaps this rainy weekend will be the perfect time to get started. Thanks, Stephanie, for sharing your tips and maybe possibly giving me the motivation I need!
Linda of A Labour of Life shared her post, Navy and White Stripe Jumpsuit Old Navy. Linda styles stripes better than most, always adding the perfect contrasting pattern that kicks it up a notch. Check out her amazing floral shoes! And then head over to her blog and see some of her other styling choices with mixed prints. She truly is a pattern mixing genius!
I hope you all have the most amazing weekend filled with inspiration and motivation and all of the things that I am trying to find! Please send some my way, if you have any extra to spare!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
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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.
54 Comments
jacqui
Thanks for hosting Shelbee, I’d love to visit somewhere like this! Jacqui Mummabstylish
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Jacqui, thanks for stopping by! It really is a beautiful place. If ever you travel to upstate NY, I highly recommend it! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Tucker
Shelbee, I know what you mean! I was so tired so much but I figured out I was low on B12 so check with your doctor. It really helped me! Loving your casual look today! Happy Friday!
Cheryl
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Cheryl, thank you so much for the tip! I have been so fatigued for months now and I can’t seem to snap out of it. I just had blood drawn last week to test all of this but my appointment with the doctor to go over the results isn’t for another 2 weeks. Hopefully, I get some answers and can start improving the way I feel. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Christensen
Shelbee, it is easy to feel foggy between the weather, menopause, responsibilities, etc. etc. I have been taking care of my 7 year old grandson, who has been sick all week. Now I am getting sick too! If it’s not one thing it’s another! Ha, ha. It is hard to get inspired when all you feel like doing is sleeping or being curled up with a good book or a good show on Netflix! That is how I feel right now. It’s okay to have an off day or week…that’s just life. The best thing to do is give yourself grace. I hope you have a restful and relaxing weekend! – Amy
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Amy, thank you so much for your very wise and encouraging words. I have the hardest time cutting myself a break and allowing myself time to relax and be unproductive. I hate being unproductive so much that I can get caught in a spiral of spinning my wheels trying to be productive. It is a vicious cycle, indeed. I appreciate your little nudge! I hope you and your grandson feel better soon. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Mother’s Day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies
Isn’t it crazy how the weather has changed so dramatically?! Have a lovely restful weekend xx
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The weather this past year has been completely insane, Maria! I am glad that Spring has finally arrived even being super late! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Kathrine Eldridge
What gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing your trip and for the link up!
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Thank you so much, Kathrine! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rachael Thomas
I feel you Shelbee, my allergies have been out of control this week, and I’ve been SO tired. I hope you are able to rest this weekend. I’m loving your lace up top!
Rachael
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Thanks so much, Rachael! This allergy season is so crazy, isn’t it? I hope you find some relief soon as well. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Mother’s Day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Courtney
I hope you enjoyed your trip. It looks really cozy up there because of all the snow!! I love the blue hoodie you wore there.
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Thanks so much, Courtney! The hotel had a super cozy vibe with a very cabin in the woods rustic feel. I sat by the fire a bunch and it was really nice. Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Michele Morin
I’ll admit, it’s a little jarring to see that snow, but otherwise, it looks as if you had a great trip! Thanks for inviting us along!
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Thank you, Michele! Yeah the snow was an unpleasant addition during the last weekend in April! But I guess that’s what I get for living in arctic upstate New York! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels
Oh, my gosh how amazing! I’ve never been to Lake Placid but it looks like an amazing time. And it looks like you had a lot of fun!
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Laura, it was so beautiful and we really did have a blast! If ever you make it to the Adirondacks, I highly recommend visiting Lake Placid. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin
Amazing setting!! Love the ice flows!
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Thanks so much, Tamar! They are really pretty, aren’t they? Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jennie
I am so glad you got to enjoy a get-away and hopefully recharge. I really enjoyed seeing the photos of the beautiful area and snow. I know you are sick of it, but it really is pretty. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend, Shelbee!
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Thanks so much, Jennie! I do love how pretty the snow is in the first 5 months or so! Once we hit 8 months of snow, I am completely over it. Ha. Happy Mother’s Day to you as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
Stephanie
thank you for the feature!!!! Looks beautiful there!!!
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Thanks for the inspiration, Stephanie! And yes, it was an amazing place to visit! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Cheryl Shops
I’m at home visiting my parents in Chicago and the weather is BONKERS. It was 80 degrees and sunny yesterday, today it’s 55 and raining. No wonder my allergies are out of control! I feel like my head is in a vise. Gotta love spring! May your Claritin be plentiful and your Flonase be strong!
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Cheryl, I am definitely feeling that same pain! It was super hot here the past two days and now it is windy and about 50 degrees. I can’t get warm and I can’t breathe! Tonight may be a Benadryl night! Thanks for stopping by and may you find some relief soon.
xoxo
Shelbee
Mireille
Beautiful scenery! Hope you feel better soon!
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Thanks so much, Mireille! Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura
I love your cozy tunic! Lake Placid looks like such a beautiful area!
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Thanks so much, Laura! It really is a beautiful place. Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Mother’s Day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lorena
I am in total awe at so much snow! OMG !
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Ha, Lorena! It is ridiculous how much snow we get around here and for how long it lasts! I think (hope) we are in the clear now, at least until October! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy Baten
Looks very nice over there! Enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks so much, Nancy! Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tiina L
So, let me get this straight… You’ve just turned the corner on a long, dark, cold winter, with loads of snow, till you thought it would never stop. So naturally you go look for some more of the same????
Oh well, better you than me, dear, I suppose. I’m basking in the fabulous glow of the first warm summer days, with endless sunshine and the long, dark winter nothing but a distant memory.
It does look like a great place, though. I’ll get back to these pictures in July (by then I’ll be cursing the hot weather).
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Oh my goodness, Tiina! You crack me up! I didn’t go looking for the snow, per se, it just sort of followed me! Or it is just inescapable in this arctic region where I reside. Who knows? But it seems to have stopped for now and we have a beautiful 10 days ahead of us according to the weather forecast. Although, it is not unheard of (and actually quite common) for us to have least one more day of snow around mid-May…I guess we will see! And yes by mid-July, I too will be tired of the heat. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Stay cool!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Oh Shelbee get well soon.
This place look amazing, but … snow!? 😉
Have a good weekend, XO Tina
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Thanks so much, Tina! I will suffer all season long with allergies, I’m afraid! And yeah, snow, can you believe it?! At least the next 10 days are looking to be beautiful spring weather! Have a lovely weekend, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Lazy Daisy Jones
Hi Shelbee, your trip looks wonderful!
Sorry to hear about your allergy!
best wishes
Ashley x
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Thanks so much, Ashley! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Chrissy
I hope you have a super restful weekend Shelbee! It’s no fun to be tired all the time…it’s a vicious cycle…the physical becomes a mental drain too, right?? Anyway, I like your chill/travel outfit and I’m all about those! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Chrissy! It really is a vicious cycle, for sure. I am hoping for some resolutions soon! Have a Happy Mother’s Day, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nailil
I am loving that sweater Shelbee. You look so cozy, yet so chic!
Xx, Nailil
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Thanks, Nailil! It is definitely one of my favorites to snuggle up in!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick weseman
A great causal outfit. Wow, what great pics that weather made. I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for hosting and Happy Mother’s Day to you.
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Patrick, thanks so much! Everything was fantastic and a very relaxing Mother’s Day weekend was had. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead.
xoxo
Shelbee
Alicia O'Brien
Loving your travel style. I am totally relating to the menopause stuff, although half the time I don’t know whether I am Arthur or Martha. Most the time I feel like a slug lol.
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Oh my goodness, Alicia! I hear you! It is just unbearable at times, too. I am trying to laugh my way through it all! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a fantastic day free of menopause symptoms!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
Beautiful views and I love the bear statues.
dropping by from #openslather
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Thanks so much, Suzy! The bear statues definitely made me smile! Have a great day.
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
Beautiful scenery! Sorry to hear you’re suffering from allergies, hope you feel better soon!
Emma xxx
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Thanks so much, Emma! There’s good days and bad days when it comes to allergies. Then before you know, it’s winter again! Gah!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marilee Gramith
Your trip to the Lake Placid area looks like ot was so much fun! Those snowy photos are pretty and I admire the fact that you still recognize the beauty of snowy landscapes after all of the dnow you put up with this spring. I also LOVE the silliness with the luggage cart!! :-):-):-) My favorite photo here!
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Jude, thanks so much! It was really a wonderful weekend away and very much needed!
xoxo
Shelbee