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July 4th
In advance celebration of July 4th, the county holds a large and festive outdoor concert and fireworks blowout a week before. Sitting there on a dark, grassy hill, listening to the booming fireworks and feeling the pounding in my chest was so peaceful, and elicited such pride in our country. The colors and shapes exploding in…
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Six Impossible Things
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” -White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Six impossibly awesome things. ∞ Sweet and chewy gummy bears from the candy shop ∞ ∞ Quickest way to add a personal touch to a room: a candid photo in an antique finish photo frame ∞ ∞ Funny statue near…
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Shopping for Inspiration
I love finding similar, but unique pieces in different stores and piecing together a pattern. When I’m looking for inspiration in freshening up my wardrobe, updating some of my accessories, or even choosing a nail color, I can always see what the trend in stores is and then make my own decisions based on what…
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Summer To-Do list
We’re always making grandiose plans for summer- and it’s not just us. Most everybody has a few things they want to accomplish, whether that’s finding time to try out a new Julia Child recipe, or revamping your bedroom decor. Here are a few simple things we’d like to do sometime in the summer (and showcase on Retro…
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Six Impossible Things
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” -White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Six impossibly awesome things. ∞ Bright and aromatic lillies blooming on my dining room table ∞ ∞ Light and delicious dinner: Spanish egg scramble with cheese, spices, and seasonal veggies ∞ ∞ Fun farmer’s market find: lychees at their peak and…
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