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THE GRAMMYS 2016 WITH OLAY

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Wow! What a magical night! Attending the Grammys and being able to listen to a few of my favorite artists perform live was just surreal! Honestly, I still get goosebumps when I think about Adele's powerful performance! Special thank you to Olay for making my dream come true and of course for making me feel and look my...

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House Update: The One Year Mark

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It's hard to believe, but this month marks one year since we moved to the new (to us) house! It's only a couple of miles from our last house, so for the most part the transition was a simple one. Both kids remained in the same schools, and we still have the same commutes and everyday errand spots....

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Decoration

DIY Fairy Lantern Tutorial

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I love all things magical and mystical. Unicorns, leprechauns, bigfoot. It’s fun to believe. Another mythical being that I have been fond of since my youth…fairies. They are just so fun. Tinkerbell is the best, right? This DIY is all about those fun little pixies. I am loving these fairies in a jar. They would be the perfect...

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Recipes

Italian Sausage and Cabbage Stew

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The best thing about cold weather? It’s the best excuse to make a big pot of soup or stew! This recipe is an Italian take on our standby cabbage soup. More a stew than a soup, it uses Savoy cabbage (you could also use Napa cabbage), which is milder than regular cabbage, Italian sausage, white beans, fresh parsley,...

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Learn How To Crochet This Beautiful Giant Circular Rug

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Do you enjoy crochet projects? We found this wonderful tutorial on how to hand-crochet a huge circular rug with wool roving. Thanks to Chandi from Expression Fiber Arts, you can watch and learn step by step how she transforms 7.5lbs of wool roving into a classy and inviting rug! You don’t need any tools because this is done...

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Food

A Wedding Cake One year In The Making. Finished!

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What is your favorite thing about weddings? Seeing the bride walk down the aisle? The dress? The first dance? Or the cake? I love everything wedding but especially the cakes. What was your cake like? Mine was a petite three tiered masterpiece. I don’t remember all the details. I think that tier one was chocolate with a raspberry...

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PRETTY STRIPES

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Remember when I talked about just how quickly LA weather changes... Exactly 2 weeks ago I was wearing sweaters and boots, and today, well... I'm sporting a sundress in a middle of February:) Chances are, we'll go back to boots and coats soon enough, so I am taking full advantage of this lovely weather by breaking out some...

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