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The Thrifty Six are Veiled in Velvet & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #245
“A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.” Napoleon Bonaparte While I have never sat upon a throne of any sort, covered in velvet or not, I have been obsessed with the luxurious fabric that makes a bench a throne for as long as I can remember. In fact, velvet is probably the first fabric that I differentiated from all other fabrics at a very young age. I remember my mother surprised me for Christmas when I was 12 with a handmade quilt that she made for me out of dark emerald green velvet. The quilt backing was constructed from shiny gold satin and the whole blanket felt amazing…
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Temporarily Out of Order & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #244
I mentioned in yesterday’s post about shackets that my MacBook is currently out of order and in the expert hands of the Geek Squad at Best Buy. I have been trying to do some blogging work on Ralph’s brand new HP laptop but it is so different from mine that the learning curve is pretty much irritating the hell out of me. Also, all of my photos are stored on my laptop with the backup drive in the possession of the Geek Squad as well. I was trying to improvise and figure it out but frankly it is too much stress to be bothered with when I will have my…
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Complimenting Strangers & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #243
Have you ever received a totally unexpected compliment from a stranger? It really boosts your mood regardless of the mood you are in. If you are feeling kind of crummy, a random compliment from a passer by might be just enough to start you smiling for the day. And if you are already feeling fabulous, kind words from a fellow human will simply solidify that fantastic feeling for the rest of the day. I was wearing a really fun dress the other day (I will share it tomorrow for this week’s Style Imitating Art post). While I was walking home from school with Ralph, we passed by a small cluster…
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An Easy Early Fall Outfit & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #242
It is my favorite time of year when the season transitions from summer to fall. I love when the temperature begins to drop just enough that a lightweight sweater is comfortable but you can still wear sandals and allow your toes to enjoy the last bit of warmth that the early autumn sun grants us. We only get a few weeks of this kind of weather in the North Country before boots and coats and hats and scarves are daily necessities. I found this mossy green striped sweater at Old Navy back in the early spring. I was actually done shopping and heading to the register when I spotted it.…
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Leaving the Past Behind as We Move Forward into the Winter Season & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #241
After the crazy year that was, there is the fall and winter that are yet to be. After what has been one of the most challenging periods in recent human history, I think we could all use a little breathing room and now is the perfect time to find it. As it happens, there are a multitude of reasons why this change of season is so very good for the soul, but in the interest of space and reading time, I am only going to share some of the best reasons. So now you may be thinking I’ve quite lost my mind. Aren’t the warmer months the best times for…
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Protecting Our Privates Naturally with WAMA Hemp Underwear & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #240
Recently, I have increased my focus on finding and supporting sustainable and ethical brands not only for the sake of our earth and environment but also for my own personal health. When we talk about sustainability and ethics in the production of fabrics and apparel, the emphasis is on the business practices and sourcing of products involved in the manufacture and sale of clothing goods. However, we seem to forget that everything we put in, on, and around our bodies effects our physical and overall health as well. Natural fabrics and fibers are not only better for the environment but they are better for our bodies, too. I am always…
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My First Shein Purchase & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #239
I first came to learn of Shein through this blogging community and over the past 6 years, I have browsed the site countless times and always loved all the fun styles offered at super affordable prices. However, I am not much for online shopping from brands that I am not familiar with their sizing or their quality. While I try to avoid fast fashion as much as I can, I am just a girl with a passion for cute clothes and sometimes my craving for something new (and cheap) wins out over my desire for sustainable shopping. This is one of those times when authenticity can be really challenging. I…
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#SpreadTheKindness Link Up #238
Featured Favorites Reader Favorite (Most Clicked) Michelle of My Bijou Life shared her post, A Visit to Our Soon to Be Home & Link Up Potpourri #6. She is in the process of relocating from Las Vegas to the Asheville area and I can’t wait to go visit her once she is all settled into her beautiful new home. Fashion Favorite Darlene of Aquamarina Style shared her post, Style a Muted Paisley Dress This Fall. Paisley is one of my favorite prints ever and I love these soft shades of neutrals on Darlene. What a fabulous dress! Non-Fashion Favorite Joanne of Slices of Life shared her post, Bushkill Falls, and…
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Celebrating Six Years of Blogging with Ever Pretty & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #237
Six years ago today, I hit publish on my very first blog post. I was so intimidated by the idea of sharing my thoughts in writing with an audience that I didn’t know. In fact, I didn’t think I really would ever have an audience at all. But I wanted to share my journey and my life experiences in a creative way that may inspire others who are walking similar paths. Not wanting to get too deep into the really uncomfortable topics that I often like to approach, my first post was about Church and Church Appropriate Attire. If you have been reading along with me over the last six…
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Trendhim Giveaway & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #236
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I am keeping today’s post super short and sweet because we have been unexpectedly taken out of town and I just can’t seem to get my head around writing. So for today, I just wanted to share a quick reminder about a giveaway I have going on. When Trendhim reached out to me for a collaboration, I asked Jeff if he was interested. Needing a new backpack, he jumped right on board and chose the Lemont Green Foldable Backpack. We women are always talking about feeling and looking our best in our clothing and making a statement with our personal style choices, but I think we often…
