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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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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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Radical Ralphie Turns Ten & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #645
My second born child has reached that double digit milestone birthday of a decade and I feel like it has left my head spinning a little bit wondering how ten years could have zipped by so quickly. In just a few short months, he will complete his 4th grade year and move onto middle school. Middle school ages are so weird for everyone involved, aren’t they? It is the age when puberty begins its long slow torment on pre-teens and their parents. And I am unlucky enough to be right in the midst of menopausal chaos just as my children are entering the most hormonally volatile stage of their young…
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Pink Plaid Poncho & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #644
I have been wanting to share my pink plaid poncho that my mother-in-law gave to me for Christmas since, well, Christmas. In fact, I was so eager to share it that I styled and photographed it on New Year’s Day and then life got crazy and I never got around to posting it. But that’s okay because the outfit and not-so-snowy background of these photos are much more appropriate now that the spring equinox has occurred. Ironically, there is much more snow on the ground today than there was on January 1. And we have more to come according to the 10 day forecast. So if you were looking for…
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Songful Style | “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #643
It is time for another song to inspire another outfit and you are invited to play along on March 27, 2023, with your own sartorial interpretations of the this month’s song pick. I am a day later than I had hoped sharing this (I have been painting my living room), so let’s get right to it. 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…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Combat Pants & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #641
For March’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, we are inviting you to share with us your favorite (or least favorite) Combat Pants, also called Cargo or Utility Pants. I suppose if you have cargo shorts, those would work as well. And maybe even camouflage bottoms without the cargo pockets. As you know, our rules aren’t strict. We just want you to join us for some dress up fun! 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…
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Songful Style | “Love at First Sight” by Kylie Minogue & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #640
It is time for another song to inspire another outfit and you are invited to play along! Let’s get right to it. 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…
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10 on the 10th: February 2023-The Love/Hate Edition & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #639
And here we are again, at the 10th of another month, which means it is time 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. As a fan of dichotomies (like myself), Marsha chose a series of love/hate questions for February, to celebrate the month of…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Knit Dresses & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #638
For February’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, we are inviting you to share with us your favorite (or least favorite) Knit Dresses. A knit dress simply refers to the structure of the fabric used for making the dress in contrast to a woven fabric. This article gives a simple explanation of knit and woven fabrics and how to tell the difference between the them. 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…
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13 Years on the Road to Forever & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #637
Monday, January 23, 2023, was our 13th wedding anniversary so Jeff surprised me by taking the day off from work so we could spend the day together while the kids were at school. We had discussed going out for an anniversary date night dinner over the weekend, but I don’t really like to leave my house when it’s all dark and cold outside. Winter is for hibernating, not for late nights out. Also I much prefer a day date when my energy is at its highest level. Given the limited time span of a school day, we had to cram a whole bunch of things into our A-Day schedule which…
