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Songful Style | “Leather and Lace” by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #264
I must apologize for not getting this post live yesterday as I said I would. I began my 900 mile drive back home from North Carolina before 6:00 a.m. on Monday and arrived home just before noon on Tuesday. I thought I would sit down and write it then, but after unpacking all of my things and getting back into the parenting routine at home I was just too darn tired. I will share more about my trip next week once I get myself a bit more organized. For now, let me share more inspiration for March’s Songful Style prompt. About Songful Style Songful Style is a new ageless style…
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Songful Style Link Party | “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” by Nancy Sinatra
I am so excited to kick off this first edition of Songful Style with Anne, Marsha, Michelle, and Suzy! Songful Style is a new ageless style challenge series hosted by Suzy of The Grey Brunette, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Michelle of My Bijou Life, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Anne of Spy Girl. 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…
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“The Thousand Quilt” by Elizabeth Shippen Green | Style Imitating Art
It is that time again when we present the artwork for the next SIA challenge. It was Terri’s turn to choose and she picked a wonderfully colorful pen and ink illustration that spoke to her on a few different levels. 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 image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants…
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I Made It to Tuckasegee & Link Up On the Edge #284
I completed my 900 mile drive to Becca’s house in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, where I will be spending the next few days. She recently purchased a homestead in the Bear Lake Reserve area of this tiny little Cherokee town, which she has craftily named The Bearfoot Hill Homestead. It’s basically a hippie haven situated off of a winding mountain road that would bring peace and serenity to any troubled soul. The photo above was taken in Becca’s back yard. Behind me in all directions is about 3,600 acres of woodland with only one neighbor in eyesight. What a wonderfully rejuvenating retreat this will be. I am so grateful for all…
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Outfit Remix for Road Tripping & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #263
Two weeks ago, I shared this cheerful pink sweater in my road tripping post…the road trip which I embark on today! By the time you are reading this, I will likely already be on the road en route from northern New York to the mountains of western North Carolina. A round trip of over 1,800 miles that I will traverse today and tomorrow, arriving at my destination in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, some time tomorrow evening. In that previous post, I had mentioned that this cozy turtleneck sweater would be making the trip with me. In fact, I am wearing the same road trip outfit that I said I would except…
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Style Imitating Art: Decline of the Day by Emperor Ham Nghi
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 the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog. You…
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The Thrifty Six are Tickled Pink
Last month, the Thrifty Six brightened up January with some fabulously bold and brilliant styles in a beautiful array of rainbow hues. It was just what my soul needed in the middle of this long, gray winter and I quickly realized that I need to wear more bright colors this time of year for an instant mood boost. I think my Thrifty Six sisters would agree since Grace chose “Tickle Me Pink” as the theme for February…one of the main colors that I wore to brighten up January. It seems that pink is my favorite color these days. And now I cannot get the lyrics to Aerosmith’s “Pink” out of…
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4 Simple Reminders to Improve Your Mental Health & Link Up On the Edge #283
Our mental health is an essential component to our overall health and well-being. As such, it is important to periodically check in with yourself to ensure that you are maintaining a proper balance and keeping yourself healthy in all aspects of your life. If you are feeling like your mental health could use a little boost but you are not sure how to go about it, these four simple reminders are all you really need to get started. And all of them are free and can be done at home! 1. Reach Out/Stay Connected If you are experiencing episodes of depression or anxiety, it is a natural inclination to isolate…
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Library Lovers & Your Own Twist Link Up #41
February is most commonly known for being the month to celebrate love. Love in all of its forms. So it should come as no surprise that Library Lovers also want to celebrate their great affections for all things bookish during this amorous time of year. Book lovers everywhere can celebrate their literary and library love every year on February 14 or throughout the entire month or year. I mean, my love for books, just as my love for people, isn’t limited to just one day or one month a year. Library Lovers’ Day is an international holiday that began in Australia in 2006 when it was first announced by the…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Winter Layers & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #262
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye. The theme for February is Winter Layers. *If you…
