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2012 - Pretty Real
beauty

Chopped. Again.

So you remember here where I revealed my new look.  Oh wait, I'm not a celeb; by revealed  I mean posted a few photos. Well even though I loved it and Rhonda (my stylist at Milan Hair Studio) is amazing, I needed to go all the way.  I took Rhonda's advice and "lived with it," but I wanted more.  Short hair is addictive!  I...

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Christmas Time.

Just wanted to stop in to share some miscellaneous Christmas photos with you:  1. Ornament wreath.  Every year I feel overwhelmed with the thought of Christmas decorating and crafts.  I am not great at decorating for the holidays!  Add Pinterest and the feelings of inadequacy get a little crazy!  So this year I decided to choose just ONE craft, shell out the cash...

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Semi-DIY Christmas Card Holder.

Usually my Christmas Cards look like this: ...

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It's not too late--Shutterfly to the rescue!

I'm at it again...Needed a last minute gift for my nana and who came to the rescue?!  Shutterfly!  Check it out: Ceramic Ornament View the entire collection of cards. Right now you can save up to 30% on ornaments with code TREE. But hurry! Today's the last day for standard shipping orders! ...

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Gifts for the Girly Girl. (Even if she's YOU).

Creating gift guides is so fun.  If you need a few ideas for a friend, mom, sister, or say, yourself, take a peek at these.  Here are a few fun gifts I've come across during my online window shopping: 1. Juicy Couture Faux Fur Earmuff Speaker Headphones. $77.99 (from $98). I'm so sad--when I started this post these were half off but now they...

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Christmas Card Sneak Peek.

So I already ordered my photo cards. And I LOVE them. And was waiting to share them until after they've been received...But then Shutterfly happened. I love that site.  I seriously can't get enough! I've made book after book and card after card. In fact, I was in the process of making someone a calendar (and am hoping that someone isn't reading this...

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Little Girls Gift Guide!

I'm SO excited to be a guest over on Live the Fancy Life today.  I've mentioned Jessica many, many times on Taste{full}.  She is an amazing writer, event planner (you MUST check out her son's little man 1st birthday and her client's Curious George themed party.  like now.  wait, finish reading my post first.  then GO.), and photographer.  I love getting inspiration from Jessica on...

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Happy Birthday to Me {a Shoe Review}.

This is a little late...My birthday was a couple of weeks ago actually!  But I just wore my present for the first time last night and I wanted to tell you about it.  I have a hard time spending more than $50 on anything.  I've lucked out and gotten some of my nicest boots (that retail for $150+) on sale at TJ Maxx...

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affordable living

Easy & Inexpensive Christmas Centerpieces.

Forever ago, I saw these centerpieces at a corporate event.  I vowed that I would replicate it.  A few years ago, I did.  This is the easiest and least expensive tabletop decor ever. What you need: Glass dish--you could get fancy but mine were .97 from Wal-Mart. Cranberries-- somewhere around $1.50 for a bag. Water--free ☺ Floating candles/Tea lights--$1.97 for lots at Wal-Mart. How do...

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Modern Minnie Party: Sneak Peek.

I had way more fun planning a Minnie Mouse party than I thought I would.  Over a year ago I came across two cute character shirts/outfits at Target (as cute as licensed characters can be anyway) and that was the push I needed to let Genevieve pick her theme.  Do you know how hard that was for me?  And to make it even...

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Gifts Every Woman Can Fit.

I'm over on Tall Snob today featuring gifts every woman can fit!  Check out the full post here. For source information, visit Tall Snob. ...

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affordable living

Look for Less: Toys.

This post was inspired by my absolute love of the Land of Nod (Remember, I got Nadia's party activities from there?).  And my absolute reality of a budget. One that does not include $44 blocks.  Even on Christmas.  I love "look for less" posts!  And I love writing them; finding similar items in lower price brackets is such a fun challenge.  And pretty...

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All Grown Up.

I can't believe this sweet girl is almost 15 months.  It's just a tiny bit sad!  I can't believe she's all grown up.  Talking a TON. Walking.  Running. Growing teeth.  Copying me. Laughing. Cuddling. Even went poo on the potty a couple of times!  Where did my baby go? I posted about these month by month photos here.  I'd seen it done and...

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