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Nordgreen: A Timeless Gift with a Story & Link Up On the Edge #232
In 2017, Danish partners Pascar Sivam and Vasilij Brandt launched Nordgreen with the mission of building a brand that is committed to sustainable practices while also creating a beautiful and functional line of designer timepieces. The name itself represents their dedication to designing classic and minimalist watches that stay true to a Nordic aesthetic while utilizing green methods in support of the environment. Peoples from the Nordic region feel a very strong connection to nature and an appreciation for its ability to thrive through the challenges of time and humanity’s systematic destruction of our natural world. Based on this idea, Nordgreen’s partners feel an inherent responsibility to social and environmental…
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The Adventures of Naughty Rudolph
I know you are all familiar with the silly Elf on a Shelf tradition that made big holiday splashes back in the early 2000’s. We never jumped on the elf train because we had Naughty Rudolph already hanging around our house. He has learned a few tricks from the elves over the past 7 years since he began his first Christmas shenanigans. But I think the elves can learn a bit from him, too. At first, Naughty Rudolph (NR as we call him for short) played some harmless kid friendly tricks like taking marshmallow baths on the kitchen table, dying the milk green (he does that every year), having tea…
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5 Important Precautions to Take after an Eyelift Procedure
*This is contributed content. Eyelift is a surgical procedure usually done on the upper or lower eyelids or both. It all depends on the results you want to achieve after the surgery. Eyelift helps reduce the bags and puffiness on the lower eyelids and remove excess and sagging skin. Another benefit of eyelift surgery is improving vision especially when the aging process creates excess skin on the upper eyelids which can interfere with your eyesight. But with benefits also come concerns. One of the major worries for patients who are considering an eyelift is the recovery process. Depending on the extent of the procedure and the age of the patient,…
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Memorial Day Outfit & Your Own Twist Link Up #8
It’s time again for Your Own Twist with Monica of Jersey Girl, Texan Heart. Monica and I decided to host a fun link up once a month (since we are both super crazy busy so why not add more projects to our calendars)! On the third Thursday of every month, we will host the Your Own Twist Link Up with the goal of inspiring some of our fashionista friends out there. The idea behind this collaboration is to take one common piece or theme and style it our own way with our own twist. Monica and I have both taken a lot of fashion inspiration from one another over the past few years even…
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Spring Florals in the Snow with Dresslily & Link Up On the Edge #140
The calendar says Spring, the weather does not. Although these pictures are from ten days ago, it was still snowing here just this week so these photos are not a wholly inaccurate representation of April in the North Country. As much as I want to retire the heavy layers and winter coats at this point in the season, I simply cannot. So how do you transition your wardrobe to Spring and not suffer from hypothermia? Layers. The answer is layers. Lots and lots of layers. And colors. Bright colors. With prints. Big, bold prints depicting all the pretty things that come with Spring. When Dresslily reached out to me to…
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Love Junkie & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #115
I admit it. I am a bit of a love junkie. A joy addict. A die hard enthusiast for all the good feels. The world’s greatest fan of people and what makes them tick. Every day brings me new opportunities to make connections with new people who fuel my fire and feed my soul. New chances to fall in love with the amazing energy that others put out into the world. With approximately seven and a half billion people in the world and the extensive reach provided by technology and social media, the chances of making a kindred connection with a stranger whom I may not otherwise have ever met…
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4 Ways to Deal with the Unstructured Days of Summer
*As I browse through the internet, blogs, and social media, I am reading how everywhere it is nearly back to school time. A week or two is all that is left of summer before school is back in session. However, in Northern New York, we still have a full four weeks of summer break remaining before the kids head back to their regular school schedules and this mother of two can finally return to my normal state of sanity. At this point in the summer, four weeks seems like an insurmountable time for me to survive to the end! So I thought it would be a good idea to revisit…
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The Holiday Series: A Holiday Home Tour & Thursday Moda Link Up
Welcome to the third post in a six post series so graciously coordinated by Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood. The Holiday Series is a multi-blogger collaboration where we share with you different holiday inspired outfits. First, we shared our Thanksgiving outfits. Then we shared our Black Friday outfits. Coming next week, we will be showing you our Winter Wedding outfit ideas. But this week, we are doing something a bit different and taking you on a tour inside of our homes to see how we decorate for the holidays. So welcome to my home! In particular, my living room. We remain a tad on the side of minimalism when it…
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Nine Must-Haves for Starting Out On Your Own
Now that summer is coming to a close and students are heading back to school, there is an entire population of young people who are about to embark on the scariest adventure of their lives: starting out on their own. This first step into adulthood can be quite overwhelming and somewhat intimidating. And let’s face, there is no manual. There are no books of how-to’s and what-to-expect’s that cover everything you need to know to prepare you for the obligations and responsibilities of what adulthood holds. So as a follow up to my Letter to Myself at 18 Years Old, I am going to share my own personal list of must-haves…
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How To Make Your Diamond Shine
Diamond rings, more than any other jewelry, each have a unique story to tell. The heirloom diamond rings passed down from mother to daughter share a wealth of family stories. Newer, personally selected designer pieces are perfect for honoring our milestones or celebrating our successes. Engagement rings, of course, tell our love stories. So what story is your engagement ring telling the world these days? If your center diamond isn’t throwing fire and sparkle or if your wedding band has lost its luster, it may be time for a good cleaning and some tender care. Dullness and neglect is never a diamond’s best look. So, how to restore your certified…
