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Leopard Print and Floral & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #713
I am sharing a simple outfit post today because I have been so stinking busy these past few weeks. I started a makeover on our mudroom/pantry as my summer project and it has been one heck of an undertaking. Once I had painted everything including the ceiling, I realized how terrible the carpet was and decided I wanted to paint the floor as well. So we tore out the disgusting old carpeting last weekend. What we discovered beneath was less than ideal but not unworkable with some patience, grit, prayer, and a vision. So I have spent the last few weeks testing my patience, grit, prayer, and vision as well…
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The Great Ant War of ’24 & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #712
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, I declared war. By Wednesday, July 3, 2024, I had annihilated my Lilliputian foes. Because my final war tactic was so successful, I feel somewhat of an obligation to share it with you. You might also be in the midst of a vicious battle with tiny black ants. If you are, I know how to win! The initial and unprovoked attack on my home began on the first hot and humid day of late spring. They come every year but generally the troops are small and remain contained around the perimeter of my pantry with a few stragglers making their way into the kitchen. Some…
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SIA Gallery of Style | “Young Betsy Ross” by Paul Stahr
It’s SIA Gallery of Style time, my favorite part of the Style Imitating Art series! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this round. About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. 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…
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Style Imitating Art | “Young Betsy Ross” by Paul Stahr
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. 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 posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her…
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Songful Style Link Party #28 | “Record Player” by Daisy the Great x AJR
Welcome back to Songful Style where we find outfit inspiration in songs! I am making a slight change to my format by discontinuing my song information posts and including that information in the outfit posts. It is just one less post each month for me because life is beautifully busy right now. Let’s get straight to it then. Keep reading for the song information and how it inspired my outfit. All right here in one post! About Songful Style Songful Style is an ageless style challenge series hosted by Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Suzy of Suzy Turner, The Grey Brunette (formerly The Grey Brunette). Each month we…
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Style Imitating Art | “The Basket of Flowers” by Frederick Carl Frieseke
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. 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 posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her…
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The Thrifty Six in Summer Layers
Welcome to The Thrifty Six. We are a group of international fashion influencers who meet once a month in our little space on the internet to share our thrifty outfits. On the third Monday of every month, we will all share an outfit based on a theme that features preloved wardrobe pieces. Shopping and reselling preloved clothing is so much better for the environment and you can find some of the best fashions in thrift or charity shops. The Thrifty Six are here to inspire you to shop second hand! Last month, we welcomed Sally as the newest member of our thrifty group. So this month, it is was her first turn at…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Eyewear
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! Thank you to all the wonderful folks who join us each month! 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 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 submissions on the 15th of each…
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Style Imitating Art | “Summer sales quickly reached by Underground” by Mary Koop
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. 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 posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her…
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Welcome to the Quinquagenarian Club & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #707
Yesterday, May 30, 2024, at 7:47 a.m. EST, I became an official member of the Quinquagenarian Club. Although I am an official member, there isn’t really an official club for quinquagenarians. Unless you count the AARP. I guess they are actually an official club for people aged 50 and older. But I am not an official member of that club. They do keep inviting me though. Maybe I should consider their invitation. I celebrated my 50th birthday yesterday quietly at home with Jeff and the boys. There was no fanfare because I am not a big fan of fanfare. Ha. Being the center of attention makes me incredibly uncomfortable. I…
