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Every year my mom outdoes herself with the annual Christmas Wish Lists.She's created one for each member of our family for years...probably 10, now that I think about it. This year's are my favorite so far.pink for the girls, blue for the boys{but I secretly want the blue one!}I always dread these lists because I have no idea what to put on them. I'm terrible about finding something I want and

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My current subscription to Martha Stewart Living expired in October and I chose not to renew it for a few reasons. I miss the monthly issues, but I still have the special editions that I can pick up at the grocery store or bookstore {which weren't included in the subscription to begin with} and I think they're probably the cream of the crop issues.This Winter edition is no exception. Look at the

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I chose to remove the post about Super Saturday because it really hurt someone's feelings, which wasn't my intention at all. Thanks for all your awesome comments and suggestions about future activities!

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As many know, I'm a lover of most things British. Our first girl's name is most likely going to be Jemma {although I'm really loving Elliot lately} and if it had been possible for Ryan to do his doctorate in England, there we'd be.This may or may not have started with my adolescent reading of Pride & Prejudice. I was so smitten with that singular novel, that I've devoured any scrap of film that

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A spookified entrancemeant cobwebs and pumpkinsand as you clearly see, we had bumpy lumpy pumpkins, round, red, orange, and greenyou were greeted by mice scurrying along the table and amongst the hedge applesand spiders creepy-crawling up up the topiaries while bats lined the belfry mantleThat is all on that subject, tardy as it may be.

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Caramel apples were handed out as game prizes this year.I was making sure this one wasn't poisonous.

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I need to update this blog. But I lack the motivation.coming soon.

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That's what will be the final touch on my ultra-chic All Hallow's Eve wreath.I haven't figured out placement yet, therefore, it's absent from the pictures below.But the look so far? Love it. This was my second attempt.My first one was felt-based and consisted of 50 or so hand-cut felt feathers. Are you picturing it yet? Yeah, it's hideous.I broke down and purchased a feather boa from Hobby Lobby

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Baltimore.Who's your new best friend? ME!Because you'll be happy to know my little trick: melon baller.Fuzzy as this picture may be, it tells it all. I have one of those double enders. I think I picked it up at the dollar store last year. I use the big end to make sure I get everything.It's the cutest little cavity. You could fill it with raisins and hand it off to your kiddos for a snack without

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This morning started out gray and drizzly.And much too early. I woke up extra early to babysit a cute little girl whose mama had an early morning shift.But we survived, thrived even, and with the addition of the sweetest little boy I watch on Thursdays, the three of us had a non-stop morning.This afternoon started out gray and drizzly.After sending one babe home around 1, I was able to change out

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I woke this morning with a full night's sleep under my belt, ready to start the day and tackle one of my projects.As you might have guessed, it was the front door.This is the before. Not terrible, but ready for a makeover.This is the almost-after.It needs another coat of paint and I'm probably going to lightly sand it before I slap on the final layer.Unfortunately, it's still tacky and I can't

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I mentioned here that I'd been unsuccessful in finding what my mind conjured up for the right side of the mantle. I sketched it out {like a toddler} here:And my weekendtures {that's weekend adventures, for you squares} yielded the containers I couldn't find anywhere else!A few coats of black spray paint for the bottoms {Ryan's starting to wonder if I have an addiction} and I set to work on making

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Remember how I wrote yesterday about knowing JUST the place to find a bucket for my mums? Well, if you don't, go back and read it and then catch up!This place used to do business as University Floral. They closed their doors several months ago, sold their name and customer list to Owen's Floral {on 9th}, and have been slowly liquidating their inventory since.Most of the items are discounted 60%,

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We're so blessed with a beautiful Fall season here in eastern Kansas. The leaves are changing from greens and yellows to brilliant shades of red, fiery orange, and smokey browns. A few of them are already littering our lawn and dotting the sidewalk, only to flutter away with the next gust of wind {which we have PLENTY of} and settle in the gutter or against the side of this house or that.I'm

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I've added a few more things to Back to You Vintage.new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(7029644, 'shop','gallery',3,3).renderIframe();More to come as I feel well enough to clean everything and take pictures.

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I picked up this ugly ugly UGLY mirror at an estate sale for $5 a few weeks ago. I walked by it the first time and thought, naw, it's too uggo.After a second look I realized a couple coats of paint would make it a fantastic addition to my mirror wall.And, whaddayaknow, it is!

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I think I've mentioned this store before...have I not? I should have. It's THE best fabric selection in an actual store that I've actually seen.And the charm of the storefront doesn't hurt, either.Take a look for yourselves!The only downfall for this professed cheapskate {cough, cough, ahem...yeah, me} is lack of sales and lack of coupons, but I can't blame Sarah...the rent on Massachusetts is

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Today has been a great morning! I went to an estate sale and scored big time and then when I got home I checked my blog reader and found that I had won a HUGE stack of fat quarters {18"x22" cuts of fabric} in a giveaway I entered this week. HOORAY!!!I'm in love with this new line by Sandi Henderson {these pictures are hers, by the way}, called Meadowsweet and am SO excited to be among the first

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And I've had all the time in the world to upload pictures and edit them and provide an update on the Sparks Flea Market and White Cloud Flea Market....but I didn't do it. Yesterday when the sky never reached the color blue that would indicate the sun, in fact, would shine.{aren't these so cool?! I passed one up the other day at Habitat for Humanity ReStore for $5 - I mean, neat, but where would I

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I have SO many pictures to share. I have close to 3 posts started {the one that qualifies as 'close to' only has a title} but haven't uploaded pictures for editing yet.But I will share one with you! I keep talking about how fantastic Dempsey's is and I finally remembered to take a picture before I scarfed down my hamburger and truffle fries.mmm...I really want one....NOW.Instead, I'll be enjoying

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According to my newly purchased {hours ago} oven thermometer, my preheat gauge went off, indicating my oven has reached 350 degrees F, and it was 100 degrees off.Yup. Thermometer reads 250 and it's supposedly 350. Explains so much!

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This is what our mantle looks like:I'd like to have a grouping of three something-or-other on the right side. I've been looking for little pine trees that I could have there year-round, but the gentleman at the nursery said they wouldn't really thrive indoors and I'd be lucky if they lived a year. Boo.Then I realized I could make something myself out of moss, foam, a few floral pins, and a pretty

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There are those days where you feel like crawling back under the covers and going back to sleep. Then there are those days when you get out of bed at an unusually early time and you go-go-go all day long. That was me today. I felt productive and it felt great. Although my idea of 'productive' involved a lot of driving to and fro, the house is still picked up {mostly} and there are just a few

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This is what Ryan was doing. In my kitchen. In my heels.{Thanks to Mandi for the picture!}Our first kiss was the night before and our first date was the day after.{That's how we roll.}Four years have flown by but it seems like we've been together forever.Love you!

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Today I'm off to both the White Cloud and Sparks Flea Markets. {By the time you read this, I'll be on the road!} I'll take lots of pictures--note to self, don't forget camera--and post my findings and great bargains. I just emptied out my bank account with all my 'spending' money, just in case....I'll be stocking my Etsy store with the goods during the slower winter months.Cheerio!

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