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Christmas is my favorite time of the year, but my track record shows that is the time when I take loooong blogging breaks. I should have so much to post such as decor, shopping, parties, and gift ideas, but the craziness of the month just doesn't leave a lot of extra time for blogging. (And most unfortunately, December is also one of the busiest times at work, too.) Anyway, I hope to post pics of

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This year, Hubs and I will spend Thanksgiving with his family in East Texas. The next day, we'll all head to Houston to welcome the newest addition into our family (not sure if it will be a niece or nephew)! Since it will be a whirlwind of a weekend, I volunteered to help my mother-in-law with Thanksgiving dinner. Here is the sweet potato recipe I'm using. It's slightly different than a

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Save the DateFinal Season PremiereLOSTTuesday, February 29 / 8pm CSTAnd the next 16 Tuesdays after that...Is it just me, or is this by far the most boring poster? I expected more for The Final Season.

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I've seen a couple of bloggers (Young House Love & Struggling to be Stylish) write about the Ethan Allen style quiz, so I decided to try it out for myself. I liked the idea of choosing between two photos, rather than rating each photo on a 5 or 10-point scale. My results on these quizzes always surprise me, and this one was no exception. I would never ever characterize my style as glamour, since

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Accent walls aren't exactly a new trend, but I'm seeing more and more accent walls with wallpaper. I still tend to think of wallpaper as a negative design element, only because paint was all the rage for so long. But there is some really beautiful wallpaper (or ways to create a wallpaper look) these days. And an accent wall is the perfect place for it if you don't want your room to look too

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Hubs and I have set a goal for ourselves this weekend - pick out curtains for our dining room. Sounds like a fun task, since I like to shop, I like to decorate, and I like that Hubs is interested. But I've mentioned before that I'm not the best decision maker. Let me take you through my thought process so you can see what I mean.Exhibit A - the dining room: Thought 1: Since the room is a light

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Didn't Betty Draper look beautiful on Sunday's episode of Mad Men? Rome suits her, don't you think? We're finding out that Betty is more than just a pretty (albeit very unhappy) little housewife - attended Bryn Mawr College, majored in Anthropology, speaks fluent Italian...How else will she surprise us?images from AMCtv.com

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image via ehow.comCalloway's Nursery is hosting itsFifth Annual Fall Harvest Festival tomorrowin Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. From their press release:"Throughout the day customers browse and shop from a unique pumpkin selection while children can decorate a free pie pumpkin and participate in various activities including a slime-making station, a picture takin’ place, a decoratin’ parlor,

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I've settled into my fall tv habits so I thought I would share. Maybe you will take a chance on some of the new shows I like so they don't go the way of Pushing Daisies. I'm still sad about losing that show.Believe it or not, I have somewhat limited the amount of tv shows I watch. The biggest difference is that I am not watching Dancing with the Stars this season. It just takes up too much time..

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If you're like me, then you didn't make it to the Texas State Fair on opening weekend. Whenever you're able to go, pay attention to these deals and save some money! Dr Pepper $3 Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $3. Dr Pepper $5 after 5pm: Bring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate after 5pm and enter for $5.Kroger "Three for $1" Wednesdays:

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I tend to think that the end of summer means the end of delicious and fresh in-season produce, but I couldn't be more wrong. There are tons of fruits and veggies that thrive in the fall, which of course makes sense when I think about apple crisp or cream of mushroom soup. For information about the nutritional value and how to select and prepare each item, visit KraftFoods.com. And check out their

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With Labor Day approaching, the end of summer is officially upon us. Here is a quick list of some of my favorite things this summer. Favorite read: Firefly LaneA great story with a simple concept - the friendship between two women that starts when they are fourteen and lasts for the next three decades. Tully is completely career driven, while Kate longs for love and family. Both women get exactly

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Inspired by Modern Eve's "Love of the Lake" inspiration board, I put together a "Beach Bound" board for my family vacation to Seacrest, Florida. We arrived yesterday for an entire week of relaxation, sun, surf, play, grilling out, putt putt, family pictures, board games, music, swimming, tanning, bike riding, reading, and pretty much whatever else we want to do.Clockwise left to right:1) Hurley

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I'm so excited for the Season 3 premiere of Mad Men this Sunday night!(10pm/9c)I'll be out of town or I would love to throw a watching party.Although, I really only have about two friends who watch the show,so I guess they would be the only guests.The Drinks: Heineken beer (a Sterling Cooper account), dirty martinis and scotch, both classic Mad Men cocktails... The (fake) Smokes: Please don't

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My awesome friend, Modern Eve, was one of 50 bloggers chosen to represent the Gap's new jeans line "Born to Fit". She recently hosted a shindig with sangria, a runway, and a free pair of jeans for every guest. Let me just say that again - a free pair of jeans for every guest.There are several new styles including Sexy Boot and Always Skinny, but the most popular style was Real Straight, which I

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I'm in a constant battle with my closet. I like to buy trendy clothes that don't necessarily cost very much, but the problem is there is a reason they are trends...because the styles don't last. Occasionally, I buy more classic pieces that I think I can wear for a long time, even if they cost a little more, but then I just don't feel as cute as I would in my $16 top from Forever 21.When I think

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Can I just have Rachel Bilson's entire wardrobe, please? And throw in her hair and makeup while we're at it.

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This might be old news, but I just discovered Restaurants.com, where you can purchase $25 gift cards for $10 to restaurants in your area. Even better - through tomorrow, August 13, you can use the promotional code PORTION to receive 80 percent off your purchase. That's a $25 gift card for $2! I've also heard that the website runs this sale right before and after Christmas...great idea for

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I've come across several blogs in the past month about how to save money using coupons at the grocery store. But what's intriguing is the amount of money being saved. Hundreds of dollars to be exact. And the number of items received for free. Hundreds of items to be exact.So I decided to give myself a challenge - diligently use coupons and pay attention to sales for the month of August and try to

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I've had this blog for about a year and a half now, and it was time for a new look! I wanted something a little more playful and whimsical, and of course it had to include lavender in the color scheme. I'd love to hear any positive feedback about the new design! Notice I said positive...I would like to think I could take some constructive criticism, but the truth is, I worked very hard on this,

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A little fabric goes a long way when it's covering up cork.Pretty and functional!This is going on my list of DIY projects.from Fresh Vintage featured on Young House Love from Simply Dwell also featured on Young House Lovefrom Etsy seller ExclusivelyByMaritza

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Save 30% on your purchases from Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic today through August 2. For every purchase, 5% of the amount you spend goes toThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.Print this coupon, present at the register, and use it as many times as you want. Pass it on!

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Must buy now.I still love this show.

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My tv hiatus is making me pretty antsy for August 16, which is the day I can start watching again, but more importantly, the Season 3 premiere of Mad Men. Two and a half more weeks to go, but until then, here are some promo pics that perfectly capture the style and tone of the Mad Men era. Doesn't this make you wish men still wore fedoras to the office?For more pics, click here.

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I love this wedding video I found via Emily's Newsroom. The bride and groom obviously love to have fun, and their friends are pretty awesome, too. What a great way to start life as a married couple. I hope this becomes a trend because I would love to attend a wedding like this!

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