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Have a relaxing Memorial Day weekend
Happy Friday, friends! What do you have planned for the long weekend? We always have our first barbecue of the summer over Memorial Day weekend (it's a great way to kick off the summer!), and have... Continue reading »
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Fashion Friday: Would you dare wear ombre lips?
We all know the ombre trend is nothing new (it's made an appearance on everything from Easter eggs to tights, for example...). But did you know that the trend is poised to make its next beauty... Continue reading »
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Found: The perfect housewarming gift
It looks like any old, boring rock, doesn't it? But wait... it's a key holding rock! Wouldn't this make such a fun (and functional...) housewarming gift? So much more exciting than a blender or a... Continue reading »
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Umba Box Giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Umba Box, an amazing subscription boutique that delivers a new handmade surprise right to your doorstep every month. From home decor to jewelry to stationery to bath... Continue reading »
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Disabilities In The Media: How do you spell winner?
If you look up the word winner in the dictionary, chances are you'll find a photo of Richelle Zampella next to it. The Oklahoma fifth grader is headed to Washington D.C. next week to participate in... Continue reading »
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Tips for single women from 1938
Can you imagine opening the new issue of Glamour magazine and finding these tips inside? My mind nearly exploded over the one that advised women to "flatter your date by talking about the things he... Continue reading »
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Corilu Designs Giveaway!
Today's giveaway is from Kathy of Corilu Designs, the Etsy shop filled with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Kathy, a self-taught jewelry designer with a background in graphic design, says that... Continue reading »
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First Look: The Great Gatsby
The new trailer for The Great Gatsby has been making the blog rounds this morning, but I couldn't resist sharing it. I remember my father explaining the symbolism of the final scene to me in high... Continue reading »
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How I Feel (In 5 Photos) Wednesday.
"And I remember how you loved me. Time was all we had until the day we said goodbye." --Richard Marx [Photos via My Summer Twist] Continue reading »
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MEMO TO MEN: The Peter Pan Complex
MEMORANDUM TO: Men all over the planet FROM: Melissa RE: On growing up DATE: May 22, 2012 I've never cared much for the story of Peter Pan. In fact, it always seemed like the opposite of a fairy tale... Continue reading »
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Question of the Week: Question #26
One of my favorite parts of being a writer is being able to use my creativity and imagination every day (remember when I mentioned my snazzy, burgeoning InDesign and Photoshop skills?), and here's... Continue reading »
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Mad Men wedding
Oh my goodness, can you imagine getting married in the offices of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce? Jason and Taylor dreamed of a classic '60s-style wedding, and with the help of famed wedding planner,... Continue reading »
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An Open Letter To Mary Kennedy's children
To Mary Kennedy's four children: I've been sitting here for a few minutes now trying to think of the perfect way to start this letter -- the perfect words, the right anecdote, the perfect formula.... Continue reading »
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Minimalist movie posters
How genius are these minimalist movie posters? I love how each one takes a little piece from the movie (like the cup of water in Jurassic Park...) and uses it as a way to visually describe the movie.... Continue reading »
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Sponsor Spotlight: Umba Box
I've always loved getting surprises in the mail, so I was excited when I got the chance to interview Allison of Umba Box, an online boutique that sends a new handmade surprise every month to its... Continue reading »
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Man Candy Monday.
Happy Monday, friends! Did you have a good weekend? I thought we'd go back a few years for today's guy. He's one of those triple threats (hello, singing, acting and dancing...). He's tough. And he... Continue reading »
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Have a fun spring weekend
Happy Friday, friends! What are you up to this weekend? I'm excited to see Dark Shadows (have you seen it?), and the weather is supposed to be beautiful -- I'd day that calls for some games and a... Continue reading »
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Fashion Friday: Anthropologie's neon collection
Have you heard? Neon is in this season! I've always been in love with those loud and proud colors -- they sort of match my personality. I'm loving everything about Anthropologie's neon collection of... Continue reading »
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Keeping Up With The Kardashians season premiere
It's no secret that my mother and I are pretty big fans of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, so I'm pretty excited about this Sunday's season premiere. Kourtney's pregnancy! Kim and Kanye! The... Continue reading »
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Letters To My Future Husband: Letter #156.
Dear Mr. Melissa Blake: Does embracing who you are ever become a hindrance to who you could be? I've been thinking a lot about this question lately, Sweetpea, especially when it comes to my... Continue reading »
