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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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Match Made in Seven: January 2019

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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Week in Review: Week 151

If I say “No Words” can I get away with just posting pictures and allowing you to interpret for yourself what’s going on?? Ha. That might work if I had any interesting pictures to post. I’m just working/packing. Throw in the occasional crying meltdown and you’ve got Me This Week. I’m moving
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Winter Cardigan Style Guide

Note: In the interest of time to due to my current packing and moving situation, I am re-sharing a post originally published in January 2017. The clothing may differ but the concepts remain the same. And the funny this is, I still have and wear most of the pieces shown below! And
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Keeping Roasty Toasty

I’m not the best spokesmodel for “dressing to stay warm” because I’m generally naturally warm and don’t wear a lot of “warm” clothes because I overheat so easily. So, this is about as layered as I usually get. If it was exceptionally cold and/or windy, yes, a coat and bulkier scarf would be appropriate,
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Week in Review: Week 150

That pretty well sums up the past few weeks. I won’t go into a whole blow-by-blow, I’ve complained enough (or have I), but the overarching sense I’m getting right now from the people around me is that they’re disappointed/annoyed/disgusted/whatever that *I* am not more excited about the move. Hey Universe, I’m getting
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Sunshine Blogger Award

Right now when things are a little wonky and stressful, I was so touched to learn that I was nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by the adorable Heather of The Odd Bee.  Thank you, Heather, this was like a little ray of sunshine at a sort of dim moment for me.
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Wearing Pastels in Wintertime

Silly Silly Rules Like the silly “no white pants after Labor Day” rule, pastel colors have had a similar, if slightly less prescribed, code – and that was “wait until spring to wear your pastels.” But, also like white pants, pastels are LOVELY in the winter weather, when the world (at least
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Dreaming about Change

This is a little rambly and personal so if you’re just here for the outfit, scroll right on down to the next picture, no hard feelings! So I had a bad(ish) dream about the potential new apartment and woke up feeling like it was just TOO big. Uncomfortably big. Cavernous. My place
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Week in Review: Week 149

Whew! Whatta week! It started out well enough, still walking for #RedJanuary – a UK movement about using physical exercise to help your mental health during the short dark days of winter. And rewarded by #EmotionalSupportCannolis afterward. This was a savory MAC&CHEESE cannoli and a pistachio cream cannoli with a chocolate dipped
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Ever Feel Like Pulling Your Hair Out?

I do. Literally. I mean, I literally pull my hair out. It’s called trichotillomania and I’ve been doing it since I was nine years old. If you’ve been following the blog for awhile, perhaps you’ve noticed a big bald spot on the right side of the back of my head. Yeah, that
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Worth the Wait

I have had this plus sized striped top from Avenue for ages. Probably at least five years. And it was fine on its own but I always prefer that third piece when possible. When I bought it I thought it would be a simple matter to find a grey cardigan to go over it.
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