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I live a colorful life. I blog about beauty and accessories at TheArtofAccessories.com. I blog about cooking and food at CrumbsandCreativity.Tumblr.com.

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3 Things | Happy Weekend

3 Things | Happy Weekend

I can’t lie, I’m so looking forward to the long weekend. The husband and I decided we didn’t want to go too far (anything less than 4 hours away) so we’re spending the weekend... Continue reading »

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A Time to Celebrate!

A Time to Celebrate!

Today I get to celebrate nine years of marriage to this guy. Folks think I’m sappy because I say all the time how much I love him (we try to tell each other every single day that we love each... Continue reading »

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Hobo Warehouse Sale

Hobo Warehouse Sale

DC, Maryland and Virginia ladies, the Hobo Bags Warehouse sale is June 2 and 3!! YOU. NEED. TO. GO. SERIOUSLY. I’ll be out of town that weekend, otherwise I would be there but the prices are... Continue reading »

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A Little Mustache

A Little Mustache

Last night I did my weekly manicure (Essie’s St. Lucia Lilac) and decided the pale lilac mani needed a little flair. So I added a mustache to my ring finger. It’s the silly little things... Continue reading »

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3 Things

3 Things

I don’t pull my DSLR out as much as I’d like to and I don’t carry it with me everywhere (I really need to buy a cool camera bag/purse or get a wrap for my camera for when I throw it... Continue reading »

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Are You Ready? New Colors of bareMinerals READY™ Eyeshadows

Are You Ready? New Colors of bareMinerals READY™ Eyeshadows

I’ve talked about how AH-Mazing I think bareMinerals Ready shadows are before, so I thought today since I was sent the new colors that came out this month I should share some looks. It’s... Continue reading »

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A Labor of Love

A Labor of Love

Six weeks ago I started a ‘Knit Your Own Baby Blanket’ class at Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA. I’ve knit a blanket before but I wanted to learn how to construct them and create my... Continue reading »

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I’m Fascinating for We Heart This

I’m Fascinating for We Heart This

I’m pretty fascinating, no? Check out my post today on We Heart This about two very fabulous D&Y Fascinators and how I styled them up! Continue reading »

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Drink More Water

Drink More Water

We used to have this huge water container taking up half of the main shelf in our refrigerator. Then the other week at brunch the waiter brought our water to the table in tall glass bottles and a... Continue reading »

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An Ikea Upgrade

An Ikea Upgrade

Over the weekend my husband and I took a trip to good old Ikea and picked up the Liatorp Sideboard in white to house our wedding china. We had previously stored it in this Ikea piece that I bought in... Continue reading »

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Keith Haring & How I Became an Artist

Keith Haring & How I Became an Artist

(image via Google) I squealed with delight this morning when I saw the Google Doodle this morning honoring Artist Keith Haring’s birthday. I have always loved Haring’s artwork. Always. In... Continue reading »

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I’ve Got a Brand New Bag!

I’ve Got a Brand New Bag!

I am always looking for a new handbag. Always. I know it’s a horrible habit and that I already have several really great handbags but I change my bags constantly and am always looking for... Continue reading »

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NYC Bound

NYC Bound

This weekend I’m headed to NYC for a very short trip – family function with my husband’s side of the family. Fortunately, whenever I’m in NYC I get to stay with Jess a.k.a. my... Continue reading »

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My Go To Beauty Look Featuring Buxom Pen & Ink Liner

My Go To Beauty Look Featuring Buxom Pen & Ink Liner

I know, I know I haven’t done an outfit post in ages. Setting up a tripod, finding the right lighting and trying to get out the door in the morning just aren’t working out for me. Instead... Continue reading »

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White House Garden Tour

White House Garden Tour

Here’s the reason why I love social media and working in Washington, DC – for the second time in five months I’ve been given access to take pictures at the White House. How awesome... Continue reading »

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Being a Bad Blogger Makes a Better Me

Being a Bad Blogger Makes a Better Me

When I revamped the blog and merged everything I write about on to www.iamdwj.com, I warned you all that my posting would not be consistent anymore. I religiously posted 5 days a week, every week for... Continue reading »

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3 {Lazy Weekend} Things

3 {Lazy Weekend} Things

This was my view for the majority of my weekend, I got up and out Saturday morning and when I came back home I climbed right on back into bed where my husband had been all day. We even ordered a... Continue reading »

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Ginger Cookies

Ginger Cookies

Have you ever had the vegan ginger cookies at Whole Foods? Yeah, they’re pretty amazing. A nice bite of ginger, soft and chewy goodness. It’s like eating the best gingersnap you’ve... Continue reading »

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Alice Smith, Golf & Everything Else

Alice Smith, Golf & Everything Else

My husband and I took Monday – Wednesday off this week and man, that was a great staycation. Sometimes you just need to kind of unplug from work and even social media and reconnect with your... Continue reading »

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Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend!

I’m taking a mini-spring break from work next week and that may happen on the blog. I don’t know how I feel just yet. All I know is I need to unwind a bit. Have a wonderful and happy... Continue reading »