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10 on the 10th: February 2023-The Love/Hate Edition & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #639
And here we are again, at the 10th of another month, which means it is time for Marsha’s 10 on the 10th series where she presents us with 10 questions about a common theme and asks us to share our answers in blog post form. This series is such a wonderful way to share more information about ourselves and to learn interesting new things about others. Anyone is invited to join and answer the questions. It is a great way to start new conversations and make meaningful connections with new people. As a fan of dichotomies (like myself), Marsha chose a series of love/hate questions for February, to celebrate the month of…
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6 Ways to Maintain a Pesticide-Free Home
Do you remember the uninvited squirrel guest we had squatting in our eaves back in May? She was not our first unwelcome occupant. Over the years, we have unwillingly provided lodging for mice, yellow jackets, wasps, ants, boxelder bugs, ladybugs, and the occasional bat. We have been able to evict the ants, boxelder bugs, ladybugs, and the occasional bats without outside intervention. However, those sneaky little rodents and any insect wielding a poison-filled stinger required professional assistance for removing them from the premises. Being the old hippie that I am, I look for organic, safe, and humane ways to rid our house of these annoying creatures so I can have…
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“Portrait of Countess de la Maitrie in equestrian dress” by Charles Albert Walhain | Style Imitating Art
Up next for Style Imitating Art… About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Terri of Meadow Tree Style, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Knit Dresses & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #638
For February’s Good Buy/Good-Bye Book, we are inviting you to share with us your favorite (or least favorite) Knit Dresses. A knit dress simply refers to the structure of the fabric used for making the dress in contrast to a woven fabric. This article gives a simple explanation of knit and woven fabrics and how to tell the difference between the them. What is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book? The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book is a monthly series hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and myself. Every month, we invite you to share a photo or two of your Good (or Bad) Buy items that fit the stated theme. We ask that you also provide…
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6 Easy Ways to Complete an Outfit
Completing an outfit can sometimes present unique and difficult challenges. For example, you may be unsure which accessories work best with your outfit or you may not have a coordinating belt to complement the top you are wearing. Perhaps the shoes you had in mind aren’t fitting with the jeans you had in mind, leaving you with half an outfit, limited time, and no clue how to bring it all together before you need to start the day. However, getting dressed does not need to be so complicated, especially when you keep in mind that personal style is all subjective anyway. If you wear what makes you feel comfortable, confident,…
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SIA Gallery of Style | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Lucian Freud
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Terri of MeadowTree Style, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the curator will share all of the submissions on her blog. You…
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Style Imitating Art: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Lucian Freud
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Terri of Meadow Tree Style, and Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her blog.…
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Songful Style Link Party 12 | “Tell Me Baby” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
About Songful Style Songful Style is an ageless style challenge series hosted by Suzy of The Grey Brunette, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha of Marsha in the Middle, and Michelle of Funky Fashion Style. Each month we will share a song with the lyrics and video and we invite you to use whatever aspect of the song that inspires you to create an outfit. It is similar to Style Imitating Art where we use artwork to inspire our outfit creations. Except Songful Style gives you lyrics, music, video, and album artwork to inspire your fashion creativity. You may even find inspiration in a memory triggered by the selected song. It is all open to your…
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13 Years on the Road to Forever & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #637
Monday, January 23, 2023, was our 13th wedding anniversary so Jeff surprised me by taking the day off from work so we could spend the day together while the kids were at school. We had discussed going out for an anniversary date night dinner over the weekend, but I don’t really like to leave my house when it’s all dark and cold outside. Winter is for hibernating, not for late nights out. Also I much prefer a day date when my energy is at its highest level. Given the limited time span of a school day, we had to cram a whole bunch of things into our A-Day schedule which…
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Taking Control of Your ADHD: Practical Strategies for Living with Focus and Clarity
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to take control of your life. With the right strategies, you can live with focus and clarity and make ADHD work for you instead of against you. At its core, ADHD is an inability to stay focused on tasks or activities that require sustained attention. It can manifest itself in many different ways such as difficulty concentrating, impulsivity, restlessness, disorganization and more. But there are ways to manage these symptoms so that they don’t get in the way of your daily life. This article explores practical strategies for taking control of your ADHD and living…