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“January is for Resting” & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #739
I was talking to my sister Lori yesterday and we were both complaining about how mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted we are. It happens to us every January. The long, cold, dark days have tremendous impact on our moods and our energy levels. Thirty years ago, our father passed away on January 22. For the first fifteen years following his death, January was almost unbearable. It seemed like it would never end as we approached that dreadful anniversary every year. So fifteen years ago, Jeff and I decided to get married on January 23 because I needed something positive and happy to cheer me out of my January grief. It…
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Fashion Faux Blah & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #738
A fashion faux pas. A false step. A style mistake. A bit of the blah. It can happen to anyone. Even the most style savvy and fashion forward folks can create unsavory outfit combinations. In this case, I don’t think I necessarily made a literal fashion faux pas as this outfit is wearable without being entirely terrible. It is more of a fashion faux blah. While I often rely on a black column of clothing beneath my kimono robes, this particular black column was a bit too much and resulted in very unflattering photographs. But I am sharing them anyway because this is real life. Some days you look great…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Grayish Greys & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #737
Happy New Year! We are welcoming 2025 with a touch of grayish greys and you all are invited to join us. What is 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…
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Happy Holidays & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #736
*Edit for December 27, 2024: : I am extending this link party for another week because I am still in holiday mode so I have nothing new to share. I am sitting here in front of my new fireplace with a cup of coffee enjoying some calming music with my husband and our dear friend Melissa. Have a lovely week and a blessed New Year! Christmas is here and I am wholly unprepared which is totally unlike me. So I will be scrambling like a cracked egg this weekend. I hope you all have a blessed holiday season that is filled with peace, love, joy, and laughter. Hug your people…
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Snow Days & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #735
My life has been nothing but a series of snow days lately. Our total snowfall over Thanksgiving weekend was between 4 and 5 feet depending on where you live in the city. Jeff’s car was completely buried but the kids and I managed to dig it out. It took half the day, but we did it! There is giant dent in the top of the car from the snow falling off the roof of the house and we her antenna got snapped off. But our vehicles are just as resilient as we are to this crazy weather so I know she’ll be okay. Then we had a few warm rainy…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Tartan & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #734
It is the beginning of the month and the end of the week which means it is time for this little reminder for our monthly Good Buy/Good-Bye Book and a link party to celebrate the weekend. What is 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…
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Moving Snow & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #733
Snow season is here and it is abundant. A lake effect snow warning has been issued for my town from this morning through Monday night. I live right in the center of the white area on the map above. Some forecasts are predicting snowfall totals of 71 inches for Watertown. Yes, you read that correctly. Seventy-one inches. That would be nearly six feet (5.91667 feet to be exact). One hundred and eighty centimeters (1.8034 meters). In case it isn’t obvious, that is a lot of snow to move around. I don’t understand why people use the term “snow removal”. There is no removing. It is only moving it from one…
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Giving Thanks & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #732
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude. Gratitude for my family, my friends, my neighbors, my “village”. Gratitude for the people who restore my faith in humankind. Gratitude for my body and its ability to still do things with ease. Gratitude for my good health, both physical and mental. And so much gratitude for the healing home that my husband and I have created. It is a place where people feel safe, seen, heard, supported, and loved. I took a step back the other day to observe what we have made and I was so very proud of us. It was…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Velvet & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #731
Welcome to November’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book featuring Velvet. I love it. Nancy hates it. Considering the very small number of submissions this month, it seems like only a few folks are in the “love velvet” camp with me. It is a fabric that I have always adored and probably always will. I especially appreciate the luxuriousness of velvet during the holiday season. Thank you to all who have shared their velvet looks with us for this round. We appreciate you! 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…
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Simple Decor Updates to Add Personality to Any Room & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #730
Do you want to infuse some personal charm into your room decor? Revamping your living space can be an exciting project without requiring a full-fledged makeover. Moreover, adding unique features that reflect your personality can significantly enhance your connection to any room. Get ready to be inspired by these simple decor ideas. Incorporate Artwork: Prints for Your Wall You don’t have to be an art aficionado to display pieces in your home. Art is a form of expression and can set the tone for any space. To add some extra personality to any room, consider incorporating prints for your wall. Whether you prefer monochrome abstract art or colorful florals, high-resolution…
