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If Yesterday Were a Fish…& #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #648
If yesterday were a fish, I would have definitely thrown it right back into the waters from whence it came. Not because I felt bad for the fish. Rather because the fish was super stinky. Not the kind of fish anyone would want to keep. It was one of those days that began in a melancholic way from recently received sad news. And then it seemed to spiral from there. Nothing terrible. Just a series of tiny little annoyances all throughout the day. The sad news delayed my post for yesterday’s Your Own Twist All Zipped Up post. When I finally sat down in my fabulous new living room to…
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All Zipped Up & Your Own Twist Link Up #55
April 29 is National Zipper Day, a day to celebrate the humble and extensively useful zipper. A thing that I suspect most of us take for granted. I do believe that this most fantastic of fasteners is one of my favorites. It far surpasses other types of fasteners when it comes to ease, finger friendliness, and versatility in function. We use zippers on so many things…clothing, shoes, purses, backpacks, duffle bags, suitcases, sleeping bags, and tents. Better than buttons and brooches, less complicated than buckles and hooks, superior to snaps and safety pins, and quieter than velcro, zippers are the most preferred type of fastener for people of all ages.…
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The Thrifty Six: Inspired by On Screen Style Icons
My frugal friends and I are back with the next episode of our Thrifty Six adventures. Grace has chosen the theme for this month’s challenge…On Screen Style Icons…which can be taken in a variety of different ways depending on your interpretation of “on screen”, “style”, and “icon”. First of all, style is totally and completely subjective. Second, who we view as an icon (a person worthy of great respect) is also wholly subjective. And finally, which screen are we talking about? A television screen, a movie screen, or the screen of a mobile device? When you throw all that into the pool of influences, you suddenly have a lot of…
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Gypsy Vardos by Various Wagon Artists | Style Imitating Art
You all know how much fun I have with Style Imitating Art challenges so I am super excited to share my next pick to inspire anyone who wants to join us. I have been getting extra creative in my closet because of this series and it really is very rewarding to unleash my style muse and see what she creates! 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 an inspiration…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Ballet Flats
Welcome to 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 all of the submissions on the 15th of each month. Anyone who would like to participate and be featured can send us their photos…
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Songful Style | “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #647
It’s time to get musically inspired once again! About Songful Style Songful Style is an ageless style challenge series hosted by Suzy of The Grey Brunette, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Michelle of Funky Fashion Style. 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…
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Style Imitating Art: Les Roses by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
My roses aren’t in bloom yet, but that doesn’t mean I can’t wear all the flowers on my clothes. Here’s another outfit inspired by art… 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…
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10 on the 10th: April 2023-Springtime Would You Rathers
It is time again for Marsha’s 10 on the 10th series where she presents us with 10 questions about a common theme and asks us to share our answers in blog post form. This series is such a wonderful way to share more information about ourselves and to learn interesting new things about others. Anyone is invited to join and answer the questions. It is a great way to start new conversations and make meaningful connections with new people. For April, Marsha created a list of Would You Rather questions related to springtime. So let’s get straight to it! 1. Would you rather wear clothes made of feathers or clothes made of flower…
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The Power of Paint: My Gypsy Living Room & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #646
I finally (almost) finished my living room makeover! Although I did want to wait until it was totally complete to share photos, it may not ever be totally complete so now is the time. This first stage of the makeover really was just about the power of paint and how a fresh coat of a new color can dramatically change the whole vibe of a room. My living room went from boring old neutrals (like my dining room) to beautifully tranquil shades of teal. The colors I used are Gypsy Teal (close to Bay Teal) for the fireplace, the accent wall, and the built-in bookcases, Sea Breath for the other…
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Maximizing Your E-commerce Revenue by Utilizing Different Payment Gateways
The following content is helpful information for anyone running an online business or if you are considering launching an online business in the future. I also find this type of information helpful from a consumer perspective as well. When running an online business, having the right payment processing system in place is essential, as well as a reliable ach processing company, or whatever payment method you choose, behind you. Accepting multiple payment methods can benefit your customers and your business. Additionally, using multiple payment gateways can reduce chargebacks and even prevent fraud. Benefits of Using Multiple Payment Gateways Using a multi merchant payment gateway offers several advantages for businesses that accept…
