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Mixing Up Patterns with Zaful & Link Up On the Edge #29
Lately, I have really been on a pattern mixing kick and I have been trying to add some brighter colors to my outfits, too. So when I saw this Paisley Printed Fleece Coat from Zaful, I knew it needed to be mine! *Coat and necklace were gifted to me from Zaful in exchange for a review. All opinions stated in this post are my own and are in no way influenced by the company. When it arrived, I was even more pleased with the coat then I was from the pictures. The colors are super vibrant and the print is so adorable and fun. The fabric is a light twill…
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A Tribute for Grace Liang
Photo Source I learned last night that an amazing member our blogging community has suffered a tragic loss. Grace Liang’s husband, Robert, has lost his battle with cancer. When I read her Facebook post, my heart and my eyes welled up with so much sadness for Grace. So today I wanted to write a post dedicated to Grace and to everyone who has felt the heart-wrenching effects of cancer. Photo Source For those of you don’t know her, Grace is the beautiful, stylish, creative genius behind the blog Color and Grace. Since I began blogging and following Grace’s story, I have learned that she is kind, she is gentle, she…
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Pebble Portrait and #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #7
In follow up to my Anniversary post yesterday, I want to share with you the Anniversary gift that I got for my husband. I am so, so excited about this original piece of artwork that is now prominently displayed in the midst of all of our family wedding photos. *This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I received no compensation or product in return for my opinion. Wendy Pound is the artistic genius behind this gorgeous Pebble Portrait which features a bride and groom in the setting sun. It is also personalized with our Anniversary date. I first met Wendy at a vendor show…
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Five Winter Wedding Outfit Ideas on My Wedding Anniversary
I am teaming up again with 4 fabulous ladies to show you some amazing outfit inspiration for a Winter Wedding. And the timing of this post is perfect as today is my Wedding Anniversary! Seven years of wedded bliss…and per the normal Army standard, the husband is 1,500 miles away on our special day. Ha. We are 2 for 7 this year…meaning we have been able to spend our “actual” anniversary together only 2 times in 7 years of marriage. But it’s all good…because we simply cherish every day that we do get to spend together regardless of the date. Happy Anniversary to my best friend! If you recall, I…
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Guest Post: How New Socks Can Change Your Life
Guest post for Shelbee on the Edge Written by Victoria Barnard Socking it to your New Year’s Resolution Inspiration can come from the smallest things. In January 2016, one of my good friends in an unprecedented fit of New Year resolution excitement found the inspiration to change a downward slide into obesity by making changes to his diet and taking up jogging. He chose to begin the popular “Couch to 5k” program, a running training schedule that purports to take you in around 9 weeks from consummate couch potato to running a 5-kilometer mini-marathon. Well, much to his family’s surprise and joy he did indeed complete the 5k program as…
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Charcoal Duster, Link Up On the Edge #28 & The Winners Are…
Before I get to the winners of the Shelbee’s Shoppe Scarf Giveaway and your favorites from last week’s link up, I need to share this fabulous new charcoal duster with you as well as another little critter story. This gorgeous duster just arrived in Shelbee’s Shoppe! I love how perfectly it layers over a body-con dress to create drama and cover my problem areas! It also looks amazing over black leggings and a long slim black tunic. And it flows oh so perfectly to make you feel like a modern day princess! But enough about this amazing piece of apparel (and it is AMAZING)…I do need to share another little critter…
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$60 StyleWe Giveaway and #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #6
Today I am teaming up with Rena of Fine Whatever and StyleWe to bring you a $60 StyleWe Giveaway. The winner gets to choose any product from StyleWe up to a value of $60! So be sure to enter on the Rafflecopter form at the bottom of this post. *This is not a sponsored post. I have received no compensation of any sort in exchange for this post. The items I have received from StyleWe were a result of a giveaway that I had won and the opinions expressed herein are entirely my own. However, StyleWe is providing the prize for the giveaway. If you are not familiar with StyleWe,…
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Shelbee’s Shoppe Scarf Giveaway & Link Up On the Edge #27
Shelbee’s Shoppe Plaid Blanket Scarf Dress: Old Navy / Leggings: Gap / Boots: Target Finally, Shelbee’s Shoppe Online Boutique is up and running! Let the sales and the giveaways begin! If you need a little help rediscovering your edge, stop by and check out the fun and unique pieces that I have handpicked just for you! For today’s post, I am going to share some of things I grabbed for myself from Shelbee’s Shoppe and how I have styled them. Then I am going to give away a scarf of your choosing. Enter using the 2 Rafflecopter entry forms below. The winner will be announced in next week’s link up…
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My Foxy Snood and #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #5
It has been a few weeks since my last #SpreadTheKindness Link Up, but I am finally getting back on track and today I present you with my new foxy snood! My snood is a bit wonky because the pattern is upside down. But this is what I love about my fun snood. It’s little imperfection is what makes it perfectly suited to me. After all, isn’t it so important to embrace all of our little imperfections? Isn’t it our imperfections that make us unique and special diamonds in the rough, so to speak? Our quirks, our strange little habits, our eccentricities, and all of our differences are what make this…
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Winter Florals and a Story About Critters
It’s never dull during North Country winters. From the bitter, bitter cold to lake effect snow to little critters seeking shelter and food, there’s always a story to tell. Today, I am going to share one of these stories. And a cute winter floral dress straight from Shelbee’s Shoppe. As I type this, it is currently a balmy 3 degrees Fahrenheit outside with a total accumulation of approximately 30 inches of snow on the ground from two (maybe three) lake effect snow bands that hit us late in the week. When the cold and snow hit, we all seek shelter and stay inside the warmth of our homes. But we,…
