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Eye Buy Direct | a Giveaway!
I've needed to wear glasses since 6th grade. At first, like I am sure most kids do, I dreaded the idea of wearing glasses but today there are so many amazing glasses styles I am proud to be a... Continue reading »
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Flea Market Finds!
This past Sunday marked the official kick-off of "flea market" season in Wisconsin. Whooo-hooo! I don't know about you, but I just love looking through peoples' old stuff. I have the softest spot in... Continue reading »
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Tookies - a Sweet Giveaway!
Tookies is a gourmet bakery home to delectable cookie-wiches, jar cakes and gourmet marshmallows all of which are handmade in America. They clearly not only have a passion for baking but also for... Continue reading »
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The Jewelry Box: Give a Hoot
I adore owls and when I spotted this one in a pile of vintage brooches while out thrifting a few weeks ago, I instantly fell in love with his big eyes and art deco look. I pinned him on to my... Continue reading »
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Nesting Pretty | a giveaway!
With Spring in full bloom it seemed so fitting to showcase the lovely Etsy shop, Nesting Pretty. Tamara, the owner and designer of this sweet shop, creates gorgeous pieces of jewelry that are... Continue reading »
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Rainbow Sightings
Hi there my beauties! Just dropping by to say a quick "hi" :) This week (and last week) has been nothing short of crazy with the shop. With only a moment to post, I thought it would be the perfect... Continue reading »
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Neena Creates - a Giveaway!
Alright all you hopeless romantics, if you haven't had a chance to feast your love-fest loving eyeballs on Penelope's shop Neena Creates, that needs to change right now. I promise you will fall... Continue reading »
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Hearts + Stripes!
I am totally obsessed with this dress. It is from Forever 21 but I was lucky enough to snag it on Ebay for less than $10! The black and white stripes and the boat neck cut of the neckline make me... Continue reading »
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The Blooming Thread - a handmade giveaway!
One glance at Ryan's lovely Etsy shop - The Blooming Thread - leaves me absolutely weak-in-the-knees and makes me want to go on a major *heart*-fest. Her lovely line of pretty pastel lockets,... Continue reading »
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Anchors Away!
I am still getting used to these fashion-related posts. Andy (my hubby and photographer) always teases me and, because we snap these shots in our backyard, he is always sneakily glancing around... Continue reading »
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Hello Mr. Robin
Sigh ... I love Spring. The warming weather, the longer days and the fact that everything seems to be coming out of hibernation from the long, cold winter celebrating in bright shades of green. But... Continue reading »
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Felterie Giveaway!
I have been enamored with the felt bowls Sharon's shop, the Felterie from the moment I laid eyes on one. In fact, I was looking back through my Etsy conversations and I realized that I have featured... Continue reading »
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I like big bows ...
Dating vintage jewelry can be tricky sometimes. Some styles just transcend through the years making it hard to pinpoint exactly what year a vintage piece might be from. However, when I came across... Continue reading »
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Jute ... creative inspiration
Hubs and I stopped by the grocery store the other day in a strip-mall that also happens to have a JoAnn's Fabrics (which is a huge hooray for me and an eye-roll for hubs ... why is that?). Of course... Continue reading »
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FineThreadz Obi Belt Giveaway!
FineThreadz is a handmade shop full of eco-friendly knits, linens, and silks. Sharron, the one-woman mastermind behind FineThreadz, learned the art of sewing on her grandma's knee. Sewing is such a... Continue reading »
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made: 5 layer dip
While I absolutely adore any variation of 7-layer dip/salad, I've never made up a batch without having a reason (i.e. : bringing it as a dish-to-pass for a party). But this past weekend I had a... Continue reading »
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Don't Make a Peep
More than any other holiday, there is something about Easter candy that really gets my mouth watering. Perhaps it is the cute shapes (who can resist a chocolate rabbit?), or the lovely, romantic... Continue reading »
