Tristan loves pie and since it was his birthday on Friday (and I can’t do anything on a small scale) I made him six pies.  Pumpkin (x2), apple, blueberry, peach, and grasshopper (mint chocolate chip ice cream, oreo crust, hot fudge, and whipped cream)….

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Today is Tristan’s birthday!  Geez Louise, how handsome is he? When we first met, we were “friends” for a few months before we became official boyfriend and girlfriend.  But, I always always always secretly liked him.  He was just this amazing guy.  Smart, extremely stylish,…

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I’ve mentioned UK-based band, The XX a couple times here and I am SO excited that they are releasing a 2nd full-length album, Coexist.  The album doesn’t come out till next week, but you can listen to it in it’s entirety here (I know I have…

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I take a lot of photos with my camera…and sometimes I forget about some of them, or they just never make it into a blog post.  I’ve decided to start posting more of my “random” shots.  They may not have a big, inspirational story behind…

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I’ve been sick since Thursday night.  It’s never fun to be sick, but there are a few small things that can make a gal feel much better when under the weather.  The movie You’ve Got Mail (one of my all-time favs) has a darling scene…

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Thank you to everyone who entered in the Metanoia Couture Giveaway!  And a special thanks to Mia for doing the giveaway with us!  We love her and her creations SO much and we were certain that you all would as well:) And now for the winners!…

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I love fall.  I’ve been impatiently waiting to pull out my tights, sweaters, scarves, boots and hats.  I can’t wait to go walking in the snow, sip hot coffee, and watch my breath as it billows out in an icy swirl. Come quick fall –…

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Almost exactly a year ago, I first listened to My Brightest Diamond and instantly fell into a deep passionate love affair with it.  Shara Worden’s vocals are ethereal, yet piping hot.  Her gorgeous melodies and softly sung lyrics will wrap you up in a musical…

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Gemma is starting Kindergarten tomorrow!  I can’t believe that it’s finally here.  Gavin and Guini started last week, and this will be the first time we’ve have all 3 kids in school at once.  We have been counting down the days, gathering the supplies, and…

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We are SO excited about our giveaway today!  Metanoia Couture features artist made accessories ranging from everyday wear to custom weddings and a few surprises in between. Artist and designer, Mia Eckes, draws her inspiration from the concepts of “metanoia” -meaning conversion and “amelioration”- to…

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