Category: NEST
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Around Here
Over the 4th, we took a trip to the zoo with friends. If you can’t tell from this picture, Ellie loved the carousel. These chocolate chip cookies from Gimme Some Oven are new my favorites. Make them soon.
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Missalaney
1. Thanks to a number of appearances on a few fashion bloggers’ sites I now have an obsession with these Clare Vivier pouches. I’m craving the cobalt blue and leopard ones. Now, who wants to donate to my handbag fund? 2. This focaccia bread looks amazing. It also sounds really easy to make. I’m thinking this…
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Outdoor Space
When we moved into our house almost eight years ago, we knew it needed a lot of work. Slowly, but surely, we have changed every single room. New kitchen cabinets, fresh paint and brand new tile were just a few of the upgrades we made to our outdated ranch. The final frontier was updating our…
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Summer Wishlist
Summer is in full swing, and I never put together my wishlist. In fact, I kind of thought I already had. Maybe, I’ve been too busy enjoying it. Don’t tell anyone, okay? Here are some things I hope to do this summer: 1. Host a BBQ. 2. Eat tomato, bacon and egg sandwiches with basil mayo.…
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Around Here
My vegetable garden is looking amazing. There are tons of tiny little tomatoes, a yellow squash and a cucumber growing right now. So, fingers crossed, we will have fresh veggies this summer. When we go outside now, Ellie likes to get to work picking up sticks. I’ve been recruited to her lawn crew. She’s a…
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Missalaney
1. I’m always looking for new books to read and am eager to try some of the ones highlighted on Lauren Conrad and A Beautiful Mess. 2. This summer I’ve already been wearing braids on repeat. I love these tips from Emily on how to up your braid game. 3. This summertime grilled bread from How…
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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,…