A little chance to do some painting
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A friend posted a back to school photo of her and her mini me. It was a
perfect little snapshot of joy. I loved it so much, I just had to do a
quick mixed ...
Just sharing a little goodness ~
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How precious is this sweet little girl?I found her online and had to share
her with you!My son gave me this wonderful framed poppy printbut it wasn't
quit...
Fantasie Suite
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PANORAMURALS by Justyna, Poland Allo friends, how are you? It’s been a long
time since I’ve had a chance to get to the blog and as always, remembered
how m...
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*Time to Start Crafting for the 4th*
*Im a little late this year since I lost my Mom*
*this month. She lived to be 93 years young*
*but I'm sure you'll all ...
SPRING 2023
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I decided after Christmas I was not going to do a "theme" for Spring but
instead give myself a break on the big reveal I always seem to do. I was
going t...
my instagram account was hacked
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hello!
I’m sending this to further broadcast the message that on April 2, 2022 my
elyse.press.major Instagram account was hacked.
How it started
Some...
Will it get worse?
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What a horrible week for Europe and specially Ukraine. My heart bleeds for
the Ukranian people. I sincerely hope that this will end well.
I also got Co...
All About Antique Decors
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Do you love the look of antique furniture and decor? If you’re like most
people, the answer is probably yes! There’s just something special about
those o...
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My dad in front of the original Cabin 19 in Ontario, Canada, circa 1972.
Inspired by Water
Hello urban farmhouse supporters!!! There's a new name and loo...
Jewelry Sale!
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Happy to offer an early holiday Pemberley Collection sale. 30% off all
orders, with no minimum purchase, now through November 13th. Orders above
$35 ship f...
Don't Stop
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- Look at this lamb -
She appears to be very tenacious
about getting her "shepherd's" attention
and her Shepherd doesn't seem to mind.
Do...
Telling Your Story in your Holiday Home
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My home is filled with my family stories... all you have to do is look
around to see vintage typewriters, jars filled with cream buttons, framed
photos o...
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Vi fick ett ryck att måla om i köket , så sakta men säkert förvandlas
vårat vita kök till ett mörkgrönt , vi är så nöjda ! visar mer bilder så
fort d...
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This Saturday’s Recipes by The Pioneer Woman
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This Saturday is a brand new episode of “Home Sweet Home” on Food Network.
My kids are helping me shoot it, my production company in the UK is editing
it t...
I made Bread
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I made bread. I know everyone else made bread too. I know this because it
took three weeks to procure flour and four weeks to procure yeast.
Once I had proc...
turnéplan 2020
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Foredraget "Den store koftejakten" ruller videre. Det handler om hvordan
det med et smell begynte å vokse frem en interesse for kofter her på
bloggen i 2...
Pretty Edible Flowers
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If you've been following me for a while, then you know that it's no secret
that I love flowers. My home is brimming with them - fresh flowers,
paintings of...
New Website
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We just launched our new website.
If you have time please check it out.
*DreamyWhitesAtelier.Com*
*You can shop our new French Farmhouse finds over on our...
Good Bye Mission Road Antique Mall
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Mission Road Antique Mall, the antique mall where I've peddled my goods for
almost twenty years, will close on Dec 30, 2018. The property was purchased
sev...
50 shades of grey.
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Reklamsamarbete - *Benjamin Moore Sverige*
Jag älskar vyn ut genom våra 100 -åriga korspostfönster som vi satte in för
sex år sedan. De ger vårt hus så m...
Soon new workspace
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Jag har haft många olika hemmakontor genom åren och i vårt nuvarande
hus har vi ett rum här hemma som blivit ledigt sedan yngsta sonen flyttat
hemifrå...
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Can you believe it's November already?
I'm in denial and refuse to be convinced that it really is!
I've been pretty much non-stop this summer and I j...
652 With His Song
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652 With His Song 8x8 inches : original oil painting on gessobord Click
here to Buy --- Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his
words K...
Autumn 2018
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Well, as you can see from my last post, we’ve moved! And its been a long
time since I’ve told tales of our small home. An interesting chapter has
opened in...
greek yogurt 52 ways: #39 watergate salad
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[image: greek yogurt 52 ways: # 39 watergate salad]
You may remember that I have a project right now to make *Greek yogurt 52
ways*. After I completed *my ...
Gray - It's Here to Stay!
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Whether you spell it with an 'e' or with an 'a',
gray *still *reigns as one of the top neutral paint colors.
Elle Decor recently listed the 35 top gray...
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*Bonjour!*
*It's been awhile since I've posted, so I thought I would pop in to say
hello!*
*My husband, Steve, and I recently returned from taking our ...
new class launches tomorrow on Creativebug!
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I have a brand new class launching tomorrow on Creativebug! This one is 30
days of flowers. New content, new techniques. (Not in depth like Painting
Petals...
New Website // New home for Blog
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Hello, my husband Dave has designed me a brand NEW WEBSITE www.selinalake.co.uk
and my blog has now been moved from Blogspot to link with my website -
ple...
Two loving souls lost........
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My son Cory Paul Womacks passed away December 4, 2017.
My grandson died in a tragic car accident September 28, 2017, he was 19
years old.....
Well, Hey There.....
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Been a little while. A good little while, in fact.
I'll be honest and admit that not only do I not blog
anymore, but I don't read or follow any blogs an...
Re purposed Vintage Fabrics
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See my Blog www.textileartpost.blogspot.com for more on my work.
So many uses for vintage scraps, the list is never ending.
Save pdf smaller size mac online
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High image quality, bring your ideas to life save pdf smaller size mac
online beautiful presentations. and instantly got the shrunken file!
Although the de...
Save pdf smaller size mac online
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High image quality, bring your ideas to life save pdf smaller size mac
online beautiful presentations. and instantly got the shrunken file!
Although the de...
Why Hello There!
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I have been journaling, just not as much - and I am so sorry for neglecting
this blog! I have an idea for a new journal I want to share with you soon,
so I...
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Hello friends! I must admit I've forgotten how to blog so if this looks
strange please forgive me, it's been a few years!
I do hope you've all been well and...
La Maison Boheme Has Moved!
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10 years ago, I began blogging at La Maison Boheme. Initially the blog
served as an online dream journal where I could catalog my favorite design
ideas and...
Spring Cozies
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Thank you for all of your kind, supportive words. I've forgotten how
wonderful it feels to share such warm, positive energy with dear friends
across th...
ALLT HAR SIN TID
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Allt har sin tid ...
... och nu är tid att skriva ett sista inlägg på denna blogg. Förunderligt
på nåt sätt men samtidigt ett beslut som fått mogna fram...
Rita Chan Interiors
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It's all sun and sea in this SoCal home by Rita Chan Interiors, a Manhattan
Beach interior designer known for her clean, coastal style! Fi...
Sea Shell Inspiration
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One of my passed times is to walk along the coastline collecting seashells,
its amazing to think that once lived sea creatures inside them, and I can't
he...
Med ønske om en riktig god jul!
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*2015* har vært preget av mange våkennetter, mye kos og kaos, samt tårer og
gleder. Med et lite barn som er helt avhengig av å ligge tett inntil meg
for...
New creations
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Hello. I have been away for a bit. It seems like I never have time to
update my blog these days. I wish there were more hours in the day! I added
some new ...
More
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I'm so very thankful for all that has happened in my charmed 30 years of
life. If there's one thing many of the women I know have taught me, it's
t...
THIS 'N' THAT
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Labor Day weekend was Swiss Days in Midway, where
our cabin is located. This year, the amazing *Heidi Swapp*
was there selling her beautiful signature wall ...
Rachel Khoo
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Hello,
Just back from a wonderful trip with my husband! Warm sand, big waves,
great company. We stayed
at a Waldorf Astoria property and it was wonderful....
Sovrum ~ Bedroom
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*N*u verkar det som sommaren har återvänt. Det är så skönt att se solen
igen och att kunna vara utomhus utan att frysa, hihi. ♥
Årets sommar har ju inte v...
The End
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Update: Now regularly posting on my new blog Niki Fretwell.
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source
On June 29th, my blog was 9 years old.
Also on June 29th we began a rather epic 4 day ...
Peonies..pieonrozen
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De maand mei staat voor mei voor de pioenrozen.. kan er zooo van genieten..
de kleur, uitstraling en geur...
Geniet van jullie weekend!
xp Roz
I just love...
My Dining Room
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Well hi there its been a while. Not much has changed in my dining room but
I am loving my clock over my mantle :). Don't look to close at my
slipcovered...
A Full Plate
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de bon gout
in good taste
I am very grateful to have such kind and supportive people in my life. I
wanted to send a shout out and Thank You here on my blo...
Valentine's Day decorating
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Here's a bit more of my Valentine's Day decor.
The Eiffel tower and some bling always add a bit of romance!
I'm obsessed with paper straws for some reason....
sketchbookery...
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This vintage cast iron door knocker was inspiration for this page... these
English floral ceramics inspired a page too... and a lovely tea party with
homem...
Winter Fireplace Mantel
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When I decorate my fireplace mantel for the Christmas season, I usually try
to do a two for one style so I can keep it up well after the holidays into
Wint...
The buick ohana 2014
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I’m so bad…..and i apologize that i never blog anymore…….. life is busy but
still no excuse. I thought i would just pop in and do a little update on
our li...
Spring Basket Swap = Mercedes
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Partner number two of my Spring Basket swap was the beautiful Mercedes !!!
She chose lavender, blues and greens as her colors. What fun I had making
her go...
Snow Globes are in the house....
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I love making these little snow globes......... I received my box of globes
from Melissa Frances the other day and got right to work creating little
snowy ...
New Look, New Baubles & an Online Workshop
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My website has gotten a fresh and beautiful makeover (thanks to my dear and
talented friend Hope), and I'm excited to show you all the newness in
store! I'...
Flower crowns...
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It's been a while since I've blogged.. I've been primarily on Instagram.
Posting my millinery flower crown designs I've made for customers this
year...today...
Its been too long...
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It's been about a year since I last blogged which is really incredible when
I think about how much I truly enjoyed it in the past. Unfortunately, I
had se...
Fashion exhibition
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Harsha during a fashion *exhibition* in Hyderabad.
[image: Harsha during a fashion exhibition in Hyderabad.]
Jasmeet during a fashion *exhibition* in Hyde...
A Rainy Summer Day
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Picked wild greens and a Hydrangea bloom yesterday for my vintage
French chocolate jar!
A good thing since a thunderstorm throughout the night led
to...
New Canvases
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Since these days I spend most of my time at hospitals and rehabilitation
facilities, my creative canvases are pretty limited. I'm becoming my own
canvas ...
Peony Coffee Filter Flowers Tutorial
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I have been obsessed with the coffee filter flowers lately! I think they
look just like peonies or some really fluffy old fashioned roses. :) I
searched ou...
Lisbon and a Wedding
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A few months ago I traveled back to Lisbon to attend my niece's wedding.
Let's say it was one of the hardest traveling experiences I have ever had.
First...
Bathroom door before & after
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Thanks for the kind comments on the kitchen renovations in my last post!
I'm still pinching myself each day that it's really real!
Hope you're ready for a...
Change is Good/A New Name
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After thinking a long time, I decided to change my business name to Pretty
Old Things. Still love me some roses, but the new name goes with both of
the C...
One from the Weekend: Flower Crown
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a quick peek from a shoot we worked on over the weekend! loved this dahlia,
garden rose + blusing bride protea flower crown.
photo by Greg Ross Photogr...
En blomma ett tack och ett avsked
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Jag har efter ganska lång tid och många funderingar beslutat mig för att
sluta blogga . Helt enkelt för att jag inte längre har intresset , tiden
eller ins...
Make Bugs with Sally Jean ~ New Online Workshop!
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I first taught DEAD BUG SOCIETY in San Diego and the crowd went wild! Even
though each student got the same instruction, the Bugs were sooo different!
And ...
Time Needed
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I have been away from my blog for quite a few weeks now...Much has taken
place.... I have been ill for a couple weeks...I was taken to ER and was
in h...
DREAM CREATED.....
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This week the village of Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture worked towards
creating a magical moment in NYC for the DIFFA event held at the
Architectural D...
Calling All Pearl Girls!!!!
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Are you a "Pearl Girl"? Do you love all things Magnolia Pearl?
Well, my friend and fellow blogger Anne Lorys from FIONA AND TWIG just
announced
a PHENOMEN...
Happy February!
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Hello Beautiful friends!!!
I can't believe it is all ready February!
This year is moving fast!
Just wanted to pop on, and say Hello!
I will be working on ...
Doodle Amour class at French General
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In a couple weeks, on Saturday, February 9th, in the afternoon,
this lucky girl will be teaching a doodle lettering class
in the fabulous atmosphere that is ...
GOD JUL!
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Hej alla fina!
Hur har ni det i julstressen? Jag är nu på väg in till sista arbetsdagen
inför 17 dagars ledighet, känns helt fantastiskt. Ska bli så mysig...
Wonder.
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[image: Photobucket]
My days are filled with the {presence of wonder}. Has it always been this
way? Of course it has, but I'm pretty sure that I wasn't...
Red White and Blue for PS!! 7-7-2012
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*Sharing some of our TX Red White and Blue today.......*
*Two of my favorite boys stopped by.......*
*Keaton and his mommy made this adorable patriot...
Are you seeing this?
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If you are seeing this post in your sidebar it means you haven't updated to
my new blog address!
Please take a moment and update my address for the blog t...
MOVING ON... selling some pieces
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*Hello everyone! I can't believe how long it's been since I last
blogged... oh my goodness, the time*
*has flown by! I haven't even had any time to visi...
Recipe for Preserving Children
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Yesterday I was sorting through a big zip lock baggie of old recipe cards
that my friend/ co-worker Tracy brought it for me to rummage for my current
desig...
Dollhouse Scrapbook
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Entrance Hall Sitting and Sewing Room As you can see I've been busy in the
dollhouse. I skipped the nursery for now because I have yet to find a crib
I lik...
Birthday in the Backyard
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Last weekend we had my youngest daughter's female classmates over to
celebrate her 8th birthday. My three children all helped to set up for the
party. Here...
Life Lessons...
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Well, another day not able to figure out how to post pics to a blog I have
had for 7 years. Just as well. MY life, my business and so much about me
has cha...
It's been a LONG time coming...
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The title of the post says a lot ~ to say the least.
It says a lot of what has happened in the past,
what's going on at the moment,
& what I hope the...
This is the Life!
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When my daughter was about 5, there was a moment that is etched in my brain
forever. I'd taken her to rent a block buster movie and get a McDonalds
Happy M...
A Christmas Blog
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Hi friends! Just popping in quickly... I know it's just a week before
Christmas, but I wanted to let you know I was able to make a few cottages
this year! ...
Vintage Linens and Curtain Panels
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Hello all! We've had to go through the sad process of cleaning out my
grandmother's home. She has Alzheimer's and had to be placed in a nursing
facility ...
Fabulous Friday with Betz White ...
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Hi! I'm Betz ... I love what I do. I spend time in my studio, designing
prints, developing new sewing and craft patterns, contributing to books and
magazin...
Going, Going.. Gone
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This will be the last time I post on this blog. I hope you will all change
your links and subscribe to the new blog. I know change is hard but I am
able to...
White Wednesday~Kitchen Whites
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I'm linking up with Kathleen's White Wednesday today....
These are the tops of our cabinets in the kitchen~
A chippy old column....
I had two like this, but...
Vintage Trimming
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Wow! It's been forever since I've posted....reason being is that I really
have nothing interesting to post about! Haven't been too creative either
but ...
Paris Party
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My little sweetie turned 8 last week.
We did a lot of celebrating ~ a trip to American Girl, bowling with her
cousins, a "friends" party, and a "family" pa...
A Picnic or Two......
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*I've *been thinking alot about family and picnics and just spending some
relaxing time together in conversation. Maybe not talking at all, but
watchin...
9th Street Italian Market
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On Sunday, my husband and I headed to Philadelphia with the kids in tow.
The trip was not a trip to do a little clothing shopping on Walnut Street,
not to ...
Beautiful Day
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I've just come in from feeding all our farm animals, and it is absolutely
GORGEOUS outside! The sun shinning, the smell of fresh cut grass, our ducks
all ...