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pretty sweet resolutions

We will open the book.  Its pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.  ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce Have you written down your new year’s resolutions? Do people still do this? I figure the more I write down, the...

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lounging on the lawn

I love the holidays. I love days off work. I love leisurely afternoons involving sunshine, picture perfect beachside towns and my sweet little girl. Most of all I love that I was able to combine all these with the treat of having my sister in town, even if it’s only for a few days for...

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busy as bees

It seems we’ve been going a million miles an hour, with holiday parties, festivities and the accompanying hoopla on top of business as usual. (Yes, I said hoopla.) It’s been exhausting. Fun, but exhausting. I’ve been relying heavily on Coffee Frappuccinos, which I’m sure I’ll have to give up in January. For now, those and...

Chocolate Caramel Crack: So Easy to Eat & Relish
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Chocolate Caramel Crack: So Easy to Eat & Relish

If you’ve been hanging around here for any time at all, you know I’m much more inclined to know which shoes are the best selection for a certain ensemble over which ingredients work together to make an edible meal. (1. Always opt for the higher heels 2. When do you use regular vs self-rising flour? I...

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sam bush jam sesh

Took a little time out yesterday to enjoy a fabulous evening in Grayton Beach. All I can say is Sam Bush + Red Bar = WOW what a night! You may recall that the Red Bar is no stranger to musical super talent with Sara Evans popping in to sing some Patsy Cline and Jason Aldean...

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seaside saturday

It was one of those mornings when extra coffee is not an option, but a requirement. I desperately needed the caffeine boost and every time I saw this little Christmas tree pop up at the bottom of my mug, I went straight for a refill. It’s only Saturday, but I knew I would need to...

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santa + baby

After a less than stellar home-cooked meal by yours truly Tuesday night (sorry, babe!), we decided to go out for a nice family dinner last night. While we were out and about, hustling and bustling along, we took Emery to see Santa. We weren’t sure what she would think about her first encounter with the...

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currently obsessing over…

Holiday sparkle. There’s something about the holiday season that helps you lose your inhibitions when it comes to wearing sparkles, glitter, sequins and all things shiny. You might opt for a hint of shimmer in March or touch of shine in July, but December? Bring it on! Here are a few lovely items with enough...

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lining up shoes and such

There’s always list of things I plan to accomplish each weekend and most of the time, I’m lucky to get one item checked off. Today, along with about 50 leftover to-dos, I have added “CLEAN & ORGANIZE CLOSET!” I’m sure it would be a much nicer process if I were lining up rows of red-bottomed...

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ombre – hair do?

I’m considering something a little different with my hair and keep coming back to ombre. What do you think? Still a thing or totally over? Is it a hair do or a hair don’t? Ashley Tisdale Drew Barrymore Whitney Port Rachel Bilson Jessica Biel Images via google and pinterest

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holiday reflections

You might recall from this post the blocks of historic homes and antebellum mansions that surround Lake Defuniak in Defuniak Springs. They’re enough to look at on their own, but during the Christmas season, the entire Lake District is lit up with a plethora of twinkling lights.  It’s a mix of old-fashioned displays, old school kitsch (lots of color...