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“Scrappy Squares” by Anne M. Bray | Style Imitating Art
It is time to get your style game on with the next Style Imitating Art challenge. 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 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…
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7 Parenting Tips to Consider When Transitioning from the Infant to Toddler Phase
It has been a few years since we have experienced the transition from infant to toddlerhood in our home. In fact, we are now at the transition from elementary to middle school. How in the world that happened so quickly I cannot say, but I do recall the infant to toddler transition being one of the more challenging parenting phases I have had to face. So with Mother’s Day just around the corner, I figured why not share some tips that I have learned along the way that might be beneficial to some new moms reading. Monica, I’m thinking of you! The infant to toddler phase is not only a…
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Easter Weekend Highlights & Link Up On the Edge #292
I am wildly behind on all things in my life right now so I am going to share some highlights from spring break and Easter weekend and then I need to prepare for another night away this weekend. On Satruday, we are taking the kids to the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. I am excited to see the National Toy Hall of Fame and the boys (old and young) are really excited to check out the World Video Game Hall of Fame. I will share about that experience in the next week or two. For now, here are some holiday highlights… The first few days of spring…
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Look Alike Day & Your Own Twist Link Up #43
You might be wondering about Look Alike Day. You also might be thinking that Monica and I look nothing alike in that cover image. Although Monica and I have inadvertently dressed alike for previous Your Own Twist themes (my favorite time was when we both wore giant unicorn heads), this time we were not meant to look like each other. National Look Alike Day happens every year on April 20. I do not think it is a coincidence that it falls on 4/20 because it is the silliest of silly holidays but it is also one of the best holidays. This holiday celebrates those individuals who look like another person.…
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Destress Your Drive with Easy Vehicle Updates
Does driving on the road make you anxious? If so, you are definitely not alone. I know I talk frequently of my fondness for solo road trips. But I have to tell you that I do suffer from extraordinary driving dread. I just don’t let it stop me from doing the things that bring me joy. So I find ways to minimize the stress of driving so that I can get to the places I want to go with excitement and ease rather than anxiety and fear. Whether you suffer from driving anxiety or not, who doesn’t want their road trips and other driving experiences to be as comfortable and…
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7 Steps for Calculating Your Perfect Fashion Equation
Whether you are getting ready for the summer or simply wanting to redefine yourself right now, coming up with the perfect fashion equation every day can require a lot of thought and planning. But most of us need life to be simpler and that is where calculated fashion formulas come in handy. Now you may be wondering what the heck is a fashion equation and how can it make it life simpler. Basically, a fashion equation is a thoughtfully crafted formula that you can apply to everything in your wardrobe to create your perfect outfits with ease on the daily. Instead of pulling out a random item that strikes your…
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For Goodness Sake, It’s Teddy Blake! & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #271
Do you all know Teddy Blake? Well, do not fret if you don’t because I am about to introduce you to this affordable luxury leather brand in handbags. Using the finest Italian leathers and high end hardware, Teddy Blake has created a line of quality handbags that are elegant and durable and meant to last a lifetime. They are based in New York but their handbags are crafted by skilled artisans in Italy and sold exclusively online in order to keep the cost affordable. The attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of Teddy Blake bags from the precise stitching to the quality hardware and luxurious…
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Style Imitating Art: The Great Mystery of Water by Christi Belcourt
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 6 in Bold Monochrome
We finally had a few reasonably mild days where I could bare some skin for outdoor photos which worked out perfectly for our April Thrifty 6 style theme. Lucy has chosen bold and bright monochrome which is easy to do with a solid colored dress and accessories in the same color family. I realize that I have been styling lots of pink for these thrifted challenges recently, featuring the color in pastel for February’s Tickled Pink theme and a super vibrant shade of pink to Brighten Up January. The trick with these thrifted challenges is that the piece that is meant to satisfy the chosen theme should be preloved. But…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Easter Egg Colors & Link Up On the Edge #291
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 April is Easter Egg Colors. *If…
