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Trend Prints and Gwynnie Bee

First, let me apologize for this motley bunch of pictures! I tried to squeeze in an indoor shoot late one afternoon and (insert string of excuses for bad pictures here). So. Sorry. And let me say, this post is Not Sponsored. On a more positive note, how fun is this alphabet letter
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Turtleneck Love

I keep thinking I’ve shot every wintery outfit I possibly can and then I stand in my closet for a bit, holding items next to one another and realize But Wait! There’s More! Ha. I have bought a couple new things recently as they’ve gone on deep discount at the end of
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Week in Review: Week 157

The week started off with the biggest snowfall of the year so far, which was still not enough for a snow day. Hello, Lucky Cat. Afternoon light. Sneak peek at a top from a blog post next week. Wish I’d had this for Valentine’s Day! March 5 was Caleb’s birthday. Watched a
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Lightweight Guerrilla Guide to Fast Money Keeping & Making

Two events in the past week have brought the unpopular and impolite (?) topic of money to the forefront for me…actually, the lack of money, and the absolutely cringe-worthy fear and oppression it brings with it. And it’s just…weighing heavy on me right now so I thought I would share some of my
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Double Denim + Life

So, I’m writing this morning from home. On a workday. Because my car battery is dead. I’ve known for some time that it was on its last legs but I was waiting for my tax refund to come in to get a new one. It was very cold overnight and is still well
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Finding Just the Right Slogan Tee

Who doesn’t love a good slogan tee? There’s a saying for everyone – from wine drinkers, dog lovers, parents, athletes, yoga instructors…you name it, there’s a slogan for it. And it’s on a tee shirt. And there are endless ways to style slogan tees. While casual in nature, they’re fun to mix
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Week in Review: Week 156

Hey, friends. Is there too much “reviewing” going on? At the beginning/end of the month I always feel like there’s a lot, cuz Week in Review comes right on the tails of Month in Review…or vice versa. Let me know if it’s too much and I’ll figure something else out. I just
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Month in Review: February 2019

Whoosh, February. Am I right?? I feel like I JUST did January Month in review! So, we all know I moved on February 2 (Groundhog’s Day, which is perfect, cuz it feels like I keep moving over and over and over again), and I’ve spent the past few weeks getting settled in.
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Baby Steps: Match Made in Seven: February

Welcome to the monthly edition of Match Made in Seven! We are an international group of fashion bloggers who meet virtually once a month. One of us chooses a theme each month, and that can be anything: a book, music, a color, a movie. And then we all style an outfit based
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Giving Old Things New Life

Do you have that one item hanging in your closet that you just never seem to reach for? There’s nothing wrong with it, it fills a gap in your wardrobe…and yet… That’s what this grey cardigan is for me. I’ve had it for about three years and it’s been a stop-gap until
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Week in Review: Week 155

Well, THAT week was a doozy! Ha ha ha ha ha NOT. Many days I didn’t go out. And looked like this. Remember the To Do list?? Ha ha ha ha ha ha NOPE. Well, I did SOME stuff…I crossed out everything I actually did. APT * finish unpacking kitchen once spice
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The Magical Power of Lists

Are you a list-maker? If so, HELLO, FRIEND! If not, HUH?? I have known people who said they were “not list makers.” What does that even mean?? How do you keep track of EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE if not with a list? Or an app, or something???  I happen to be exceedingly good at
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Settling In

So, I’ve been in the new place for two weeks (and a day). I’m still not fully unpacked but I have my necessities where I can reach them…and plans. I never like to rush into putting things away in a new space. I like to live in it a little bit, see
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Week in Review: Week 154

A little calmer this week…I didn’t put anymore effort into unpacking cuz I was pooped and needed a break. But I’m continuing to enjoy the way the light spreads in the afternoon… I tried to look at a used sofa that was reasonably priced and not too far away but the seller
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Old & New

What is the oldest item of clothing you have that you still wear? Mine is this blue top that my mother bought me from Macy*s in NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR. It’s 35 years old. Truth. And I still wear it. It only gets limited public viewings anymore, but just this morning I wore it
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A Leopard Can’t Change Its Spots

But it CAN add stripes! I know you just saw the Sanctuary leopard cardigan (sold out in plus but still available in straight sizes and it runs large) in December with the denim shirt, but it’s Just So Good that I’ve been wearing it loads and pretty soon spring will…well, SPRING…and it will be put
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Week in Review: Week 153

So, today is my one-week moving anniversary. I’ve barely unpacked – only the essentials, so my week has been spent in a “where is my ___” limbo. I’ve been eating Popeye’s fried chicken (I bought The Big Bucket the last week at the old place so I didn’t have to cook) and
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Month in Review: January 2019

How many times in the past week have you heard someone say “wow, can you believe it’s February already??” So I won’t say it again 🙂 But WOW. January is usually my month to hibernate, to refuel and recharge, to get the house a little organized, to REST. To be alone. I
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Seeing Spots

So, if you’ve been reading along, you know that this past Saturday was Moving Day for me. And while I THOUGHT I was well-prepared, on that last afternoon before moving day I did get a little panicked at the realization of all that was left to do before the movers arrived early
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Week in Review: Week 152

Whatta week! Not a very entertaining one for you guys, but chock-full for me! I meant to add this pic to the punk post on Wednesday. I had these 80s earrings…but I just couldn’t do it. The girl and her boy went hiking in Phoenix. I’m so glad she’s living an adventure-filled
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