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Time For Dessert
One of the many perks of being in this city is that everywhere you turn, there’s bound to be some sort of bakery, cafe, or ice cream parlor. In the month I’ve been here, I’ve tasted some delicious desserts, and there’s barely a day that goes by that I haven’t tried something new. In fact, it’s…
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Via Flowers
It’s officially Summer and we couldn’t be happier! We’re both on vacation, and while we’ll be relaxing our regular posting schedule a little, we’re still going to keep you updated and post new content. Flowers are something that I think make everyone feel both luxurious and comfortable, and one of the first things I noticed…
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A Summer Anthology
Summer. I can already feel it gaining momentum, turning from one or two hot afternoons into two months of freedom, and the time to pursue long projects and crazy experiences. Everything about summer represents liberty; the clothes, the food, the colors, and the weather. Those late summer afternoons laying in the sand for hours with the…
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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. * Check out our updated ‘About‘ page! ∞ Wearing neon green and stripes with silver accessories ∞ ∞ Caramel so good I’ve been using it with practically everything, including this chocolate ganache cheesecake ∞ ∞ I love…
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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. ∞ Using Dorie Greenspan’s tart shell recipe- and loving the results (recipe up soon!) ∞ ∞ A glorious Spring morning that requires little reason for being outdoors ∞ ∞ Just rediscovered these metallic colored accessories: my favorite gold…
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Spring Fete
After much planning, we finally hosted our first (hopefully annual!) Spring Fete. A brunch of sorts, we planned on combining good food, delightful weather, and fun conversation with a few friends. It came out just as we hoped. We had a great afternoon just spending quality time with friends and enjoying the atmosphere, and we…
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A Spring Anthology
The great thing about Spring is that sneaks up on you, very silent. As opposed to fall, during which the leaves will have changed color in seemingly minutes, and summer, which leaves no doubt of its sudden presence on account of the heat, Spring is a smooth, and slow transition from frozen dullness into a…
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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 (that have everything to do with Spring!). ∞ A delectable slice of light as air cheesecake topped with a jumble of berries ∞ ∞ A bouquet of purple tulips that makes it feel like Spring’s…
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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 orange flowers that liven up the dull, wintry landscape ∞ ∞ The feminine decor/refreshments at a cousin’s beautiful bridal shower ∞ ∞ Colored window frames make a crisp statement against a light brick building ∞ ∞…
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By The Numbers
2012 has been an incredible year. We started Retrolillies on a whim in May, fueled by our desire to create a place where people (ourselves included) could visit to gain inspiration, and it’s grown at a quick rate, with over 14,000 all-time visitors, an average of at least 100 daily views, 79 posts and 300 comments. We’re so thankful for…
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