Author: missalaneyus
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On My Bookshelf: Longbourn
When it comes to reading, I’m a sucker for anything related to Pride and Prejudice or love stories set in England. Like clockwork, I find myself picking up something that falls into at least one of those two categories every few months. My most recent read, Longbourn by Jo Baker, fit the bill in both areas.…
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A Picnic Party
This picture was taken after Ellie’s party, but it perfectly sums up how much fun she had. This year, we decided to throw a picnic party for Ellie. I chose a red, white and aqua color scheme for the decorations. Here’s a photo of how the room looked before everyone came.
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Tips on Floral Arranging
About a month ago, I went to a brunch where I learned to arrange flowers. It’s something I’ve always had an interest in, but prior to this event, I knew very little about it. I could never quite make my arrangements look “right.” After a tutorial from Emmy-Ray Floral, my skills have vastly improved. See? Much better.
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Missalaney
1. After reading NY Mag’s round-up of cult lipsticks, I’m determined to expand my beauty wardrobe. Do you have a go-to lip color, or do you like to mix it up? 2. I am obsessed, to put it mildly, with this bathroom by Amber Interior Design. 3. I made this enchilada stack for Cinco de Mayo,…
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Around Here
Things have been sort of nuts around here. I haven’t wanted to mention it, but I feel like it’s kind of hanging out there. Since August, the husband and I have buried three grandmothers and an aunt. There have been colds and stomach bugs and viruses. And quite frankly, it has been pretty yuck at times. When things are tough,…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mother’s Day is just a few days away. In this guide, you’ll find something for the interior design enthusiast, gardener, home cook and fashionista. Still not sure what to get? Candy or fresh flowers are always a hit at my house. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
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Guaca-moley-moley-moley
When I was a little girl, I was an extremely picky eater. Just the sight of a green dip made me squeamish. I was sort of ridiculous when it came to food. My dad would tease me with guaca-moley-moley-moley. And, I, true to form, would turn my nose up at it. Thank God I grew…
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Spring Side Dishes
With Easter just a few days away, I wanted to share two of my favorite spring side dishes. Both are dead simple and would go perfectly with a weeknight dinner or fancy feast. They are actually pretty similar in preparation, but the flavors of each are quite different. You’ll need a steamer, like this one, to make both.…
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Ellie’s Bookshelf
Reading with Ellie is one of my favorite things, but I am the first to admit some children’s books can be a little obnoxious. Difficult rhymes and lackluster illustrations become pretty tedious after you’ve read a story a hundred times in one sitting. Over the last year and half, I’ve found some books we both…