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Frugality
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Five Frugal Things -- Trader Joe Plums & Smithereens - 1) I popped into Trader Joe's to pick up a few things for my youngest's refrigerator after their long vacation. (I knew they'd be back late and then off ...16 hours ago
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How to Outlive Your Bucket List - When you’re young, making a bucket list – things you want to do before you die — feels like you’re choosing prizes that will arrive in the mail later. I’ll...1 day ago
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Bienenstich Tiramisu Rezept: No-Bake German Dessert Guide - Bienenstich Tiramisu Rezept: No-Bake German Dessert Guide A German baking blog took Bienenstich, the country's classic yeasted "bee sting" cak...6 days ago
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Good Things List No.100: Preserving with Small Tomatoes, Bathroom Drawer Organizing, and Favorite Book - [image: good things list logo] Good things to do, buy, and read: Use what you have preserving, containers for an organized bathroom drawer, and my favorite...6 days ago
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When Is the Right Time to Apply for a Business Loan? 6 Considerations - Life as a business owner is an exciting one. You provide products or services that meet real needs and build relationships with customers. At the same ti...3 weeks ago
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How to Get Free Alcatraz Tickets Through Your Library - My family got free Alcatraz tickets from our local library through the Discover & Go program! The experience included the ferry ride to the island, admis...1 month ago
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Swiss Breakfast Dish – Recipe No. 244 - If you are anything like me, you may have presumed that “overnight oats” were something only to be found in recent years on Instagram. Surely a modern da...2 months ago
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Host An Ice Cream Party! - Not all parties need to be on a grand scale. In fact, some of the best parties can be very simple and affordable. Hosting an ice cream party is just...3 months ago
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The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Social Security - In the world of very early retirement, we tend to ignore one of the most important things for normal retirees: the Social Security program. Don’t get me wr...4 months ago
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THEMONEYHABIT.ORG – Jangan Sampai Keuangan Bocor! - Pernah nggak sih, Sob, kalian merasa sudah tahu persis berapa uang masuk dan keluar setiap bulan—tapi tetap saja uang di rekening menipis di akhir bulan?...5 months ago
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The Standard Tax Deduction (Updated for 2025-2026) - Are you tired of paying more taxes than you have to? Do you wish there was a way... The post The Standard Tax Deduction (Updated for 2025-2026) appeared ...6 months ago
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What Our Food Budget Looks Like In 2026 - I don’t think you’ll find a place across the globe that isn’t impacted by ever increasing food prices. Canada ranks particularly high with regards to food ...8 months ago
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Who needs a college degree anyway? - I think that in many cases a college degree is a waste of money! I do believe that university educations should only be for a select few. In particular I d...1 year ago
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Money Moves Smart People Make to Keep More of Their Hard-Earned Cash - Managing money wisely isn’t just about being frugal, it’s about being strategic. Smart people know how to stretch their dollars further by taking advantage...1 year ago
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*HOT* Get a KiwiCo activity kit for kids just $4.95 (BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ) - KiwiCo, a subscription activity box service for kids, is offering a special discount just in time for Christmas! Use the code GIFT at checkout to get mos...2 years ago
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A Cheaper Coronation Quiche: The Big Help Out Budget Edition, 41p - When royal chef Mark Flanagan unveiled his recipe for the Coronation Quiche last Monday, I was delighted to read that it had been chosen by the King and Qu...
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Inflation Has Us Splitting Bills on Payment Apps — How to Do It - Runaway inflation has been changing our behavior — how we shop, where we eat, what we buy. It’s also changing the way we’re using mobile payment apps like ...3 years ago
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FI Chautauqua in Ecuador: A week exploring money and meaning! - Howdy, friends! This summer, there will be another chautauqua on financial independence in Ecuador. You should consider attending. These Ecuador chautauq...3 years ago
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Someone Took Out a Loan in Your Name. Now What? - [image: Distraught woman paying her bills at home] Identity theft wears many different faces. From credit cards to student loans, thieves can open differ...5 years ago
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5 Ways Gig Economy Workers Can Save for Retirement - [image: Man saving for retirement in the gig economy] We are in the midst of a major economic shift. While workers in the past could expect to keep a sta...5 years ago
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How to Protect Yourself From Credit Card Theft - [image: protecting yourself from credit card theft] Last fall, I received an email that appeared to be from my web host. The email claimed that there was...5 years ago
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How To Take Charge Of Your Finances When You Don’t Have A Money Goal - The first time I thought about my finances was after I read an article about the increase in female retirees living in poverty. Shortly after, I discusse...5 years ago
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Before & After: A Vintage 1980s Kitchen Gets a 21st Century Update - BEFORE AFTER *My kitchen dates to 1981* when the apartment building was erected and joined with a grand 1930s structure on Broadway to form a large resi...
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How To Tithe Correctly And Still Get Wealthy - The following is a guest post from Debt Free Doctor. Whether you're a Christian or not, the simple act of giving makes you an overall better person and it'...6 years ago
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A Proper Goodbye! - I have been searching for the right words to write this post. I'm still not sure I have found them. But, I don't like unfinished business so I'm just g...
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French Garden Dreams Inspired by Japanese Garden Reality - *“Might I," quavered Mary, "might I have a bit of earth?” * Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden For years I dreamt of a "bit of earth" and when we m...
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10 Online Clothing Retailers With Awesome Return Policies - Buying clothes in a store—once the *only* way to shop—now seems almost antiquated. Why limit yourself to merely one designer, or even all the options ava...9 years ago
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Review of Tax Uncomplicated / U.S. Expat Taxes in Korea - I've written reviews about tax accountants before. First in 2012, I wrote about Greenback Tax Services and then in 2013 I wrote about Taxes for Expats. I n...9 years ago
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Taco Chicken Mac - This is a quick dish, for some of that shredded chicken in the freezer. My kids love taco *anything*, so this works for a quick fix after a day in the ga...
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From Fence Slat To Fairy House - Dealings With Fairies by Joy T. Tending her fairy house Almost every day, Little Sister asks me why we can’t move back to Florida so she can be with her be...
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Environmentally Friendly Sites
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London for families11 months ago
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How To: Make Upcycled Sweater Stockings12 years ago
Homemaking
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This Cozy Fall Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner With Feta Is the Ultimate One-Pan Meal - This easy Fall Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner combines juicy chicken, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, red onion, and creamy feta for a cozy, high-protein aut...21 hours ago
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One of Our Most Popular Recipes is Called 'The Most Delicious of All Time' - It truly is the most delicious of all time! *READ MORE...*22 hours ago
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Alaska Cruise ~ some snapshots and snippets - My hair was doing its own thing most of the cruise. I didn't bring my flat iron and the breezes on the decks made any effort to tame my hair go sideway...
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A Cozy Slow Autumn: Tea & Treats - The goal: a cozy slow autumn 🤎 Put the kettle on. Bring out a pretty teapot and your favorite mugs. Add a little treat or two, light some candles, turn on...1 day ago
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Is It Really Rude to Skip the Small Talk and Get Right to the Point? - Some people are calling for an end to small talk, so I decided to skip it for an entire day. Here's what happened. The post Is It Really Rude to Skip the...1 day ago
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Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Hacks - This elevated brownie mix recipe transforms a simple box of Ghirardelli mix into something that tastes completely heavenly! With just a few simple ingred...2 days ago
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A winery outing, and tussock for Micky - Hello friends, The past few weeks we’ve been getting used to being a household of two dogs not three. It’s sad that I no longer expect Micky to pop h...
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11 Sustainable Clothing Brands From Scotland To Know - Scotland is leading the way in helping to build a more sustainable fashion industry. These 11 sustainable and ethical clothing brands from Scotland are sho...3 days ago
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vegetable-garden wisdoms, with jean-martin fortier - WHEN I HEARD that today’s guest, who’s been a guiding force in educating organic farmers, was finally publishing a book specifically for gardeners, I was...4 days ago
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A Hudson Valley Farmhouse Full of Soul - A quick note before we begin: I mention a few of my own books in this post, so just to be completely transparent, those references count as advertising f...
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Cricut Maker 5: What is It? Do You Need It? - I'm excited to introduce you to the brand-new Cricut Maker 5. The upgrade to the Maker 5 from previous versions has me very excited. We're not just talki...5 days ago
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Before You Decorate for Fall - Transitioning my life and my home from summer into autumn, sadly, isn’t as much about the change in temperature as it is about the change of daily rhythm...5 days ago
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Homemade Vegetable Bouillon Powder Recipe - I used to think food preservation had to be big. Dozens of jars. Marathon canning days. Bushels upon bushels. But there’s nothing like having the rug pul...6 days ago
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Hidden, Humble, and Absolutely Amazing - A few weeks ago, I promised my two youngest daughters that I would take them hiking. The older children were all back-packing (a last sibling's trip bef...
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Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup - This easy lasagna soup recipe combines ground beef, tender lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, creamy tomato broth, and plenty of cheese in one comforting m...1 week ago
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Tis the Season - Hello dear friends! You know in all those Regency novels they speak of the "season"? A time when all the garden parties, soirees and balls begin? Wel...
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Moody blue shared teen boy bedroom makeover - My teen boys’ room has been through a few transformations as they’re getting older (14 and 15). This time around they had a few requests: 1) no more bunkbe...2 weeks ago
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Million Dollar Pickles (An Old Church Cookbook Recipe) - I spotted this recipe in an old church cookbook from 1974 and had to give it a try: Million dollar pickles. With that name, they must be excellent, right...3 weeks ago
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Winter is nearly over - Here we are halfway through August which means that Spring is just around the corner. The freesias and sweet peas are starting to make an appearance and ...
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Prairie Crossroads Quilt Pattern Collection: One Block, Six Beautiful Projects - [image: Prairie Crossroads Quilt Pattern Collection: One Block, Six Beautiful Projects] Build Your Quilting Confidence, One Finished Project at a Time Have...4 weeks ago
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Cabbage Pasta - [image: Cabbage Pasta] [image: Cabbage Pasta]Cabbage Pasta – so few ingredients and so much flavor! Simple and light dish, fast to prepare, seasoned with p...5 weeks ago
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25 Amazon Summer Products Moms Swear By in 2026 - Summer is finally here, and that means family vacations, baseball tournaments, pool days, backyard barbecues, and long days spent outdoors. However, ever...3 months ago
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The blog is closing - I shouldn’t have reopened my blog. I should have gone with my instincts and just disappeared. There have been so many new visitors since I reopened but ver...6 months ago
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When I Don’t Want to Try Again - When the local church feels hard and you don't want to attend anymore, what do I do? The post When I Don’t Want to Try Again appeared first on Jen Schmidt.7 months ago
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String Up Some Magic: DIY Dark Academia Banner - This article is from the October 2025 issue of Illumine Magazine, originally written by Krystal Jade from Cozy Aesthetic Vibes There’s a quiet kind of al...11 months ago
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Easy Brown Butter Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crumble Topping - This is a recipe of circumstance. I had three overripe bananas on the counter that I didn’t want to toss or add to the freezer collection. Enter: Brown B...1 year ago
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How I’m Taking Control of My Health {Join Me Live this Wednesday!} - We've Moved! Update your Reader Now.This feed has moved to: *https://feeds.feedblitz.com/decorchick* Update your reader now with this changed subscription ...1 year ago
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How Do You Remove Rust Stains From Vinyl Flooring? - Have you spotted those stubborn, reddish-brown rust marks on your vinyl flooring? While vinyl flooring is renowned for its durability and ease of maintenan...1 year ago
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The Best Laid Plans - I do a lot of garden planning and record keeping. Not because it’s strictly necessary, each gardener comes to the task with her own style, preferences and ...1 year ago
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The Radical Homemaker Blog is moving! - The Radical Homemaker Blog is moving to SapBushFarmStore.com! Over the coming months, we will slowly be migrating years and years and years and years of ...2 years ago
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The Mix - Two posts in two days….I guess I’m excited to be back on the blog! But, seriously, I snapped a couple of pics for the gram and thought maybe I should sha...2 years ago
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How to Start Your Backyard Permaculture Garden Today - Let’s talk about turning your backyard into a lush, sustainable permaculture garden. Permaculture is a practice that is all about working with nature to ...2 years ago
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Easy Cast Iron Cleaning: Maintain Your Skillet - Cast iron cookware is a staple in my kitchen, and if you're like me, you treasure these pieces for their durability and versatility. But let's face it, c...2 years ago
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How to Organize Your Life Using The Mindset of Organization - Is the chaos of daily life getting to you? Feeling overwhelmed by clutter – both physical and mental? You’re not alone. Luckily, the answer to “how to orga...2 years ago
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Countdown to Turkey Day The Soft Menu Plan - Welcome back to Countdown to Turkey Day, where we are getting ready to host Thanksgiving without overwhelm. If you are just checking in, so far, we have th...2 years ago
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Gentle goals for January - I'm returning to setting monthly goals in 2023. I used to enjoy setting monthly mini goals and then reflecting on my progress towards the end of the mont...
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Favorite 5 – Organizational Tools - LWSL & Co. Favorite 5 It seems crazy that it’s fall already, but we can help you get organized for everything that fall brings with our top 5 Fall Organi...4 years ago
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~ Garden Potting Bench - An oldie but a goodie to start off Spring! Is this just the best use of old junk you've seen in a long time? Kirk (kirkus in WA) posted this on Garden W...
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Things Fall Apart - Things fall apart and suddenly you don’t know how you got there. I mean, there have been signs. Signs that you ignored or failed to register or perhaps wer...5 years ago
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This feed has moved and will be deleted soon. Please update your subscription now. - The publisher is using a new address for their RSS feed. Please update your feed reader to use this new URL: *http://www.assortmentblog.com/assortment/at...5 years ago
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6 Ways To Transform A Cereal Box - Does your family go through a lot of cereal? Instead of tossing those boxes in the trash, why not put them to good use. Here are 6 fun ways you can transfo...5 years ago
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Little Lavender Pillows - Little lavender pillows, sewn from squares of beautiful fabric and filled with fragrant dried lavender flowers, make simple and lovely handmade gifts. Litt...
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10 Clever Ways to Use Dryer Sheets That Don’t Involve Laundry - Did you know you can use dryer sheets for a lot more than laundry? It’s well-known that dryer sheets help soften clothes and keep them free of static. Howe...5 years ago
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DIY Sliding Closet Door - A while back we did a lot of work on our teen boy's bedroom closet which included widening the doorway to allow for a large, built-in storage unit. His roo...
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Transformational Journeys and The Retirement Project - *R. Crusoe & Son travel catalog* *Happy New Year...all aboard for the journey?* How good do we feel about our personal goals for 2020? Did you set New Y...
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A New Calf and Other Happenings - Baby Asher made her way into the world without a hitch on the night that a bush-fire had caused havoc, just over the hill from us, earlier in the day. It...
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Cheap and Fun Hobby Ideas for Teens - This list of cheap and fun hobby ideas for teens may work for anyone teen who's looking to have more fun all the while expanding on their current abilities.6 years ago
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HELLO THERE! - Hello everybody! Sincere apologies for my absence! I never intended to stop blogging, but life got busy and blogging fell by the wayside! Sadly I think I...6 years ago
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Food security 101 - Backwoods Home Magazine - Food security 101 - Backwoods Home Magazine: A great look back at a series from my friend Rowena We have recently had a large home repair, and I look forw...6 years ago
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BOOK TOUR -- 'STORIES OF GARDENS & GLAMOUR' WITH LINDA HOLDEN (AND ME) - *STORIES OF GARDENS AND GLAMOUR* *GARDENS, BIOGRAPHIES, AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES STORIES OF GREAT ESTATES* *A BOOK TOUR WITH LINDA HOLDEN AND JANELLE McCU...
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Jul 9, Chileka Family Fluffy Scone Recipe - 3 Cups white fine household flour 2 Cups brown household flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 500 ml milk 7 eggs flavouring agent Mix dry ingredients7 years ago
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Roasted Corn & Veggie Quinoa - [image: Roasted Corn & Veggie Quinoa] An easy and versitile way to cook quinoa. This is a great vegetarian summer recipe, perfect as a main meal or as a si...7 years ago
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key west house tour {colorful and fun} - You know that saying “it is a riddle, wrapped in an mystery, inside an enigma”? I feel that is the only way to describe my brain sometimes. Like I try re...7 years ago
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Perfect Presents For the Chickenista In Your Life - There are some things you won’t buy for yourself, but you would totally love to get as gifts. You know, either they’re a little silly or just for fun, or a...7 years ago
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Autumn Gardening - It’s a good time of year for produce with brocolli ‘Marathon’ cropping… plus Cavola Nero which is Winter hardy and there’s still time now to sow seeds indo...7 years ago
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Design Dictionary® Recognized by Modern Menagerie Blog - I have penned my column Design Dictionary since February 2013. It made my day when I found out that Shelby Whitfield of Modern Menagerie Blog shared Dec...8 years ago
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June ’18 Country Living Magazine Read-Thru - I’ve already confessed that I have a deep addiction to the colourful and glossy pages of magazines – I can’t think of anything not to love about relaxing ...8 years ago
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What I Tell My High Schooler About College - It turns out that kids get older. In fact, they get so much older so fast that my oldest is about to enter high school. There’s something about high school...8 years ago
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What I've Been Enjoying - The library's sale shelves. I've gotten some great stuff for very little, and I enjoy supporting the library. I try to stop and check at least once a we...
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Emergency Preparedness 101 - Emergency Preparedness: Dramatic events occur year round so we thought it was a good time to stop and remind our readers to consider their plans and supp...8 years ago
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Closing a Chapter in the Story of a House - December, 2006: It was very late in the afternoon and already dark when we left the title office. It was snowing again, in great big flakes. Too late to st...8 years ago
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20 Holiday Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes - This time of year, the sense of home and holiday cheer is SO tied in with the smells of the season. We’ve found some holiday essential oil diffuser recip...8 years ago
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May Day - Photo taken in April 2008, our first spring on the farm here in Kentucky–nine years ago now! *May Day* by Sara Teasdale A delicate fabric of bird song F...
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Zero Waste Travel – What to Pack - Ever wondered what I take with me when I travel? In this video, I share the contents of my travel bag for a short trip overseas -links below.
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Scouting Vuillard - [*Nature morte au bougeoir* (*The Candlestick*), Edouard Vuillard, circa 1900. Oil on millboard. National Galleries Scotland. Larger view here.] This po...
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How to deep clean like a minimalist - Why not start your deep cleaning with an area that you enjoy using? It's easy to postpone deep cleaning when we think we must do the whole house at once in...9 years ago
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Pasta with Caponata - Elinor has always been an enthusiastic eater: very slow, excruciatingly tidy. “She would eat a whole fish, using her knife and fork, and leave only a tiny ...10 years ago
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The Very Basics About Canning Safety Everyone Should Know! - Canning your own food, once a dying skill, is growing rapidly in popularity. In Vancouver BC last year, the most popular course around was a canning cours...10 years ago
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Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake - I grew up with pumpkins and squashes being a staple in our household during autumn and through into winter. Mum used to store pumpkins, and with some varie...10 years ago
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That’s Just a Part of It - I find myself saying these words all throughout my days to an emotional little boy and a toddler girl who is growing in her flair for the dramatic every da...11 years ago
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10 Years of Blogging! - Illustration © Hillary Knight *Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle *by Betty MacDonald Today, April 21st, 2015 is the 10th anniversary of this blog and of my blogging any...
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Most Important Meal of the Day - I've been finding lately that by the time I get the kids dressed, fed, hair done, shoes on, teeth brushed and ready to go out the door, I have barely ha...
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The Duldrums of Winter - There really isn’t much to winter in the garden, except the muddly slog to the coop and back to bring in the eggs. Luckily my hens are responding well to h...11 years ago
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Planning for Christmas - I love to give gifts. I wish that I had so much money that I could just hand out fabulous cashmere scarves and gloves to every person I meet. Unfortunately...11 years ago
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Vanilla Whipped Sweet Potatoes [Paleo & Gluten-Free] - With Thanksgiving coming up my mind is running wild with all the amazing side dishes I could make. Side dishes are my favorite part of Thanksgiving and I h...
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Why I Haven't Been Here. And Also, a Gorgeous Calendar! - The Beautiful Necessity was my very first blog, started in February 2008. At the time, I lamented that there wasn't more out there for enthusiasts of Pre-...
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July 3 – Clean Master Bedroom Headboard and Footboard - Today: We are going to begin working through the Master Bedroom. Clean the head/footboards of your bed thoroughly. ©Marie Calder Ricks/www.houseoforde...12 years ago
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A Girl Called Jack may just be the cookbook you use most this year - It’s hard to believe it’s just over a year since I first came across Jack Monroe. Since then this feisty single mother who struggled to feed herself and...
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Preschoolers and Toddlers - I'm on a roll, posting once a year, woo woo! It's that time of year again, so I thought I would share some things I am thinking of using as stocking st...
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Creamy Chicken Taco Cups - A delicious, delicious appetizer that takes almost no time at all, save for cooking the chicken. Throw in whatever ingredients you have on hand - if you h...13 years ago
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Lambs Liver Paté - Our freezer is a chest freezer. They are great for carrying capacity, but things do get lost in them. No shelves, you see, therefore no order does it hav...
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Bedside Clutter - *The time to relax is when you don't have time for it. ~ Sidney J. Harris* I love walking through furniture stores. There is something about envisioning...
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Dumpster Diver Barbie - I just found these old photos of a Christmas present to some dear friends– the premier model, you know you want it, of DUMPSTER DIVER BARBIE. All of Barbi...17 years ago
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Sewing / Crafting
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What Is Modal Fabric: Softer Than Cotton, Stronger Than Viscose - If you have bought a soft, drapey tee shirt in the last ten years, you have almost certainly worn modal fabric without knowing it. It turns up in pyjamas, ...16 hours ago
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New Upcycle Ideas 846 - [image: embroidery hoop pumpkins]Visit 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 846 – Embroidery hoop pumpkins, DIY mummy, back to school stool, plus more unique repurposed...4 days ago
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Use it up, mending, learning... - I've been planning a blog post for the past two weeks, but life steps in and those plans fall by the wayside. I'm sure you experience this yourself at...
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Bralette Pattern Review: Free Bra Sewing Patterns I Made - My unsponsored reviews of 3 bralette sewing patterns to help you choose a starting point to create custom lingerie The post Bralette Pattern Review: Free...5 days ago
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Seasonal Ribbon Banner – A Fun Way to Celebrate Every Season - If you enjoy decorating for the seasons, this project is going to be a lot of fun. The Seasonal Ribbon Banner is5 days ago
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Sewing a cartridge pleat skirt - I’m so excited to be sharing with you the next stage of Sewing Bunny’s Dream Prom Dress – a cartridge pleat skirt. A lot went wrong sewing this skirt, an...6 days ago
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Free Stocking Knit-Along 2026 - Our Christmas knit-along returns — and here are the yarn colours you'll need.1 week ago
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A List of Reliable Joys – via Philippa Moore - [image: Veggies from my garden in a pink colander on the grass]Reading this post via email? Click here to access the whole post. Your email/read in browser...1 week ago
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And There's That! - [image: May be an image of quilt and text that says 'I sew because punching people is frowned upon, and I need a safe place to put all these pins. diyjo...3 weeks ago
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How to stitch King Harold's coronation - *Vendor: *Selvedge Magazine *Type: *Craft Projects *Price: * 0.00 The Latin text in this scene states that this is King Harold, but it doesn’t say that...3 weeks ago
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Making Evening Wear from Every Day Patterns - While on vacation the first week of August, I made a summer formal dress to wear to a wedding that Saturday. A family member was getting married, so I n...
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Free Pattern Friday: Hyacinth Bralette and Noelle Underwear - *Welcome to my monthly 'Free Pattern Friday' feature, where I road test a free sewing pattern or tutorial: sometimes a children's one, sometimes an adu...4 weeks ago
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How I DIYed My Wedding Flowers with Flower Moxie: Cost, Tips & Photos - Leading up to the wedding, when anyone asked me what I was most excited for, I said the flowers! I knew they would be fabulous because I had done a consu...
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Grandma’s Sheets Quilt - Grandma’s Sheets Quilt After my Grandma passed away I was able to be there with aunts, uncles, and cousins as we sorted the items that remained in her ho...5 weeks ago
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Yarn-overs on double pointed needles A "yarn-over-izing" trick for lace knitting - A recent e-mail asked how to deal with leading or trailing yarn-overs (YO's) when starting lace projects on double-pointed needles(dpn's). The problem: a Y...
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FREE SEWING PATTERN: The Tricia Dress - Looking for an easy and stylish sewing project for warm weather? Our Free Tricia Summer Dress Sewing Pattern is the perfect choice for beginners and expe...2 months ago
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“Do You Sew for Other People?” - Readers, Is there a question people routinely ask after you tell them what line of work you’re in? When I was a librarian working in collection management ...2 months ago
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Why we’re writing a sewing book about t-shirts - T-shirts and other knit tops are often the most-worn garments in our wardrobes, yet they…3 months ago
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New creative wellness retreats coming soon - Ready for some "time out" that combines slow stitching, meditation, & gentle yoga whilst cocooned in a tranquil country hotel? Creative wellness priority l...3 months ago
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24 Stunning Container Garden Planting Ideas - The post 24 Stunning Container Garden Planting Ideas appeared first on A Piece Of Rainbow. 24 designer plant lists for beautiful container garden plantin...4 months ago
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New Applique - I like to have some sort of handwork around, in a basket, next to my sofa. It’s nice to have, especially at night, when I’m relaxed, the TV on and a litt...4 months ago
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Hot Corn Dip Recipe - Creamy, cheesy Hot Corn Dip loaded with sweet corn, jalapeños. Perfect easy appetizer for parties, game day, or gatherings. If you’re looking for the ultim...5 months ago
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Me and My RV - The RV Saga (ongoing) started in 2012, and what lead to its purchase is a story in itself. Let’s jump ahead to 2014, when I was living in it, alone, as my ...5 months ago
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How to sew the box pleat on the Frida Shirt - [image: Back view of a model wearing a lilac Frida shirt with the text 'How to sew the box pleat on the Frida Shirt'] If you’re making the Frida Shirt sewi...
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How to Sew a Reusable Shopping Bag Organizer (easy sewing tutorial) - Learn how to sew a reusable shopping bag organizer to keep your bags tidy and ready for every shopping trip. Keeping reusable shopping bags tidy can be a c...7 months ago
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New Classes Posted - For those interested in attending a class, I have a French Jacket Class available from Monday, April 27 through Sunday May 3, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, F...7 months ago
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Learn to Sew: Free Online Sewing Classes - What’s the Project? Looking for an easy way to learn to sew from the comfort of your own home? These free online sewing classes will walk you through the...7 months ago
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Giorgio Armani 1934-2025 - This is a sad day – the loss of a classic tradition. Armani held the line to fashion style that was beautiful, flattering, easy to wear, and always styli...1 year ago
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Goodbye from typepad, hello new blog - Oh my! I have been trying not to get too upset about this as obviously there are far worse things that others contend with in this world, but I am so very ...1 year ago
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2025 Workshop Dates - Hey everyone!! Just dropping in to share my 2025 workshop dates 🙂 🗓️ 2025 WORKSHOP DATES 🗓️ Alter + Repair Your GarmentsFriday, March 21, 2025 Pintuck &...1 year ago
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Closing: Historical Sewing School - Hi my costuming and sewing friends! As life changes in its ebb and flow, it has come time that I close the online Historical Sewing School with the sewing ...1 year ago
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Burda wool blazer with patch pockets 03/2024 No. 106 - Back in cold and rainy February when it seemed that spring was far away I had the urge to make a wool blazer. Something I absolutely do not need but I do...1 year ago
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Sewing: A Seriously Fun Meditation! - There’s an old Zen proverb that I love. “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.” I’m on...
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May Manton 6599 - Boy's Base Ball Suit - 1910. This patterns seems to have been advertised in the newspapers only in 1910, but appeared in newspapers across the country, from St. Albans, Vermont...1 year ago
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Lilac Forever Vest - With a slight mod to the knitting pattern, the Forever Vest becomes a near-perfect sleeveless turtleneck sweater The post Lilac Forever Vest appeared fir...1 year ago
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Men’s Vintage Lounge Clothing - Today's post Men’s Vintage Lounge Clothing from Vintage Dancer. What did men lounge in in the mid century? Pajams and lounge clothes were one in the sam...2 years ago
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I am Patterns - Irma Dress - I was busy scrolling on my phone when I saw the most beautiful shirt dress pattern. The Irma Dress and Shirt by I Am Patterns. This pattern company wa...
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Sew Easy! Craft Your Own Chic Stretchy Twisted Headband in Minutes and a Giveaway - With spring’s arrival, are you gearing up for more time outdoors, tending to your garden or enjoying the sunshine, and you’re in need of a stylish way to k...
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Making the Cut: Part 1 - Many thanks to the readers who suggested I write a post about the clothes that made the cut when we moved. Her suggestion compelled me to study the good, t...3 years ago
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Comment on the BEST Venison Chili Recipe by Janel Hutton - In reply to Alice. I'm certainly not a canning expert but from my knowledg...3 years ago
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The Best Free Potholder Pattern! - [image: the-best-free-potholder-pattern]It’s not like there is a lack of potholder patterns out there in the universe. BUT, we have been making things ou...3 years ago
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Life Update and Fall Sewing - Well, it looks as though it has been almost 11 months since I updated my blog. Life just doesn’t slow down! I’ve been happy and busy working, gardening, ...3 years ago
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Free Sewing Patterns – Download Sewing Patterns with Free PDF Instructions – Learn How to Sew - Sewing is a lifelong skill that can be used to create beautiful and functional items for your home. While store-bought items can be expensive, sewing all...3 years ago
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Belated Blog Updates - Welcome to my longest blog break ever? It’s been ten months since I’ve posted here (March 2021), but I have some good reasons. If you follow me on Instagra...4 years ago
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Layering essentials to get you through fall and winter - Fall is in full swing and winter is just around the corner. When it comes to dressing, this time of year is all about layering. Layering is one of the… ...4 years ago
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Summer 2021 updates! - Readers, some updates -- it's been a while! While I haven't been blogging lately, I have most definitely been sewing and buying fabric -- more of the latt...
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The Best Golf Hitting Mat - Rate this post Are you a fan of playing golf? This might be your favorite sport that you play on a weekly basis. If you don’t have time to go out to the ...5 years ago
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Face Mask Holder - With face masks being a reality in our daily lives, I found myself trying to figure out what to do with my face mask when I was out and about, and it w...6 years ago
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FO: Harper Culottes - This week has been a welcome distraction from the current reality or our world. I’ve been digging into the wonderful new book, Sewing Basics for Every Body...6 years ago
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The Time Has Come–Finally - Before proceeding, I sincerely hope all of you are well and safe. I don’t want to dwell on this, but I acknowledge that this time in our world’s history is...6 years ago
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A Bed for Buddy Bear - SHB#2's favorite things right now are the colors pink and purple, flowers, butterflies, ladybugs, and taking care of her best friend, i.e. a stuffed bear a...
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Boilers and Radiators - You know how when you plan a big home renovation you know it is going to be totally worth it, but know before you get to the amazing finish there will b...
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Leather Knot Earrings: My Very Fist GIVEAWAY! - Hello Everyone, and welcome to anyone who is just discovering me. I saw these knot earrings on Pintrest and I just had to have them. Making these l...
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Nothing to See Here. Move Along… - Thank you for visiting. All posts on this blog are now inactive. Please update your links to https://gorgeousfabrics.com/blogs/gorgeous-fabrics-blog There ...6 years ago
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Easy Monster Eye Cupcakes - How to make easy monster eye cupcakes with lollipops for Halloween parties. Click over to my website for the full details and more great ideas.6 years ago
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The Boatneck Top - I am finally wearing my new silk boatneck top that I started in 2018 with Susan Khalje. That tuck disappeared during the day. Back in 2017 when a group of...7 years ago
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By: Emily - Thank you soooo much for this website!!! I am self-taught but love learning professional technique and strive to sew everything properly. This website has ...7 years ago
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2019 Spring Fundraiser - *HTLA's Annual Spring Fundraiser 2019!Saturday, March 16th, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ HTLA.* *All students, parents, and community members are welcome to...7 years ago
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Mesh Vogue Top and Catching Up (Let's Try Again...) - Try #4. When I originally posted this last Sunday (7/22), I had already replaced each of the 30 photos at least 3 times, but it was still no bueno, so I...8 years ago
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Macramé Dress - This is not a new sew but I never blogged about it. Probably because there’s not much to say, since all I did was the usual FBA, here on princess seams. Bu...8 years ago
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· April Showers · - For our trip to Europe a few years ago, I knew I'd need a lightweight water-resistant coat. I toyed with the idea of making my own, but the fabric I fo...
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Veruca Salt Dress - [image: IMG_2472] Every year we perform a musical and one of the highlights for me as a theater mom and seamstress is I get to make costumes! I love sewing...
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Ahem..... - I've become one of those people who has to say: "Sorry I haven't posted here in a while, but I've been busy on Instagram." I'm posting there fairly oft...
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Sew My Style – July - Guys, let me introduce you to my lovely niece, Isabelle! Here she is modelling her very own handmade blouse. I’m totally biased, but she is the absolute ...8 years ago
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Summer date night style in ASOS petites - [image: summer fashion floral skirt outfit petite style blog] ASOS scuba lantern skirt 0 regular (runs small; also in petite), ASOS blouse 00p Saint Laurent...9 years ago
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Closing This Chapter For Worn Through - Worn Through officially celebrates ten years this month, and with reaching that milestone, I am suspending production in its current form. In 2007 I was a ...9 years ago
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Frugal Homeschooling At The Library - Source: AnveshPandra Never overlook the library. Besides books and magazines, most libraries also have audio tapes, videos, computer cd’s and toys. Plus li...9 years ago
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Australia Trip Nostalgia - I've been back from my whirlwind Australia trip for two weeks, and it was so fabulous that I feel the need to sit down and write a little recap. Overall...
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Garden Jacket with Simplicity 8298 - I set out to sew a simple jacket I could wear outside this spring while I'm gardening. I wanted to look granny chic. True to form, I turned a simple jack...9 years ago
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THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF SLOW SEWING! - After too many years to count of speedy sewing, trying to get things *done quickly**,* I have become enamored of slow sewing. Why? For one thing, I don't r...
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Houndstooth Quilt - The design process can be an interesting one! I remember one time in Bee Blessed we decided to make arrowhead blocks. For some reason, when I looked at t...9 years ago
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Strata Cowl - This is my first proper make using Tunisian crochet. It’s really a stitch sampler cowl because I wanted to try out lots of stitches, but was a bit fed up ...
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Tutorial - Director's Chairs Update - [image: http://www.libbyslifestyle.com/2016/09/director-chairs-spring-update.html] Choose a sturdy fabric in a delightful pattern Tutorial at Libby's Life...
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Lately - Gratitude, Life, and Sewing - It's been over a year and so much has happened! Firstly, I want to say THANKS to all of you. You have all been SO SUPPORTIVE of my posts, particularly th...
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First Newsletter with Moving Sale - Well Sewists my move is your gain. I'm offering a flash sale. Everything in my Etsy shop is 50% off with the coupon code enclosed in this email: http://...
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Cape blazer sewing pattern - [image: Cape blazer 1502 header image]There’s simply no denying it – cape blazers are a hot trend. They are everywhere – celebrities are wearing them, st...10 years ago
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Rustic Mantle Beam Install and Drywall - CHECK OUT ALL OUR HOUSE BUILDING POSTS!! We hired out the drywall. But before the crew could come we had a few custom projects to do ourselves. RUSTIC MA...
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Visit my new blog at MarcyTilton.com - I invite you to visit my new blog at MarcyTilton.com. Over time, we will be migrating the best current content on this blog over to my new blog. Happy se...
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Crochet Mouse DIY Cat Toy {Free Crochet Pattern} - [image: free crochet pattern diy mouse cat toy] [image: free crochet pattern mouse diy cat toy] If you have a kitty at home he or she will most definitely n...
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Vintage Fancy Dress Dogs - I've certainly never got so much joy from a Daily Mail article before, but look at these beauties. These are Vintage Dog Show Photos. And this picture does...
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Switching to Wordpress - Pattern Scissors Cloth is moving! I've been thinking about doing this for a while, and have finally decided to make the switch to a Wordpress blog. Here'...
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Na Hulu Ali'i - The full name is Royal Hawaiian Featherwork: Na Hulu Ali'i - it is one of the current exhibitions at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park. I was in The ...
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Hungry Zombie Cometh Home - Okay, so I know I dropped off the face of the Earth without so much as a "smell ya later." What can I say? Sometimes life gives you lemons, sometimes it ...11 years ago
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how to create your own outdoor sanctuary - With all the stress and strain of everyday living, it's never a bad idea to have a place at home where you can just relax and unwind away from it all. An o...11 years ago
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Super Easy Overlocker Oven Mitt. Method 1 - I teach Overlocking classes (that's a Serger to our American friends), and I'm always looking for new ways for this machine to make itself indispensab...
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Vintage Drafting and Sewing Books now on Evilbay - All of the things are on ebay now. Also, the last of the Nani Iro double gauze. Big ups to everyone that bought stuff over the past couple of weeks-you hav...
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Earring Organization - Well, well, well. One year without posts and here I am, breaking the streak. Lots has been going in life, obviously. I'm finishing up medical school this...
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Sparkly New Blog... - Hi everyone, I have decided to put all my blogging and online activity in the one place from now on, over on my website. Its just easier for me to manage ev...
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Moving Day! - Guess spanking just moved the kettle, so stop by and check where I will be flowing how I like. We can sit upturned! slightly very shortly coming *www.ake...
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Live, Love, Laugh - 1 - As I'm sitting here writing this post I'm feeling slightly frazzled and after making some notes about everything that has been going on this week I'm hardl...
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Happy New Year - I would like to wish all of my lovely blogging friends a happy and healthy New Year. We have had a wonderful Christmas time with our little grandson and fa...
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Ladies Home Journal - 1895 - Fashionable Visiting Costumes - It is through the interchange of visits that womankind keeps in touch with all that is going on in the world. The general woman has long ago seen the wis...12 years ago
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Dream Wall - Tropical Living Room by Honolulu Interior Designers & Decorators Philpotts Interiors12 years ago
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TUTORIAL: The Shirt-Sleeve Placket - a Professional "Custom Shirtmaking" Method and Pattern - In this tutorial I will be showing you a method for a 2-piece sleeve placket (also known as a 'gauntlet') that is used by many Custom Shirtmakers and Tr...
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It's Not Neon Yellow In Real Life - Yesterday morning, I finished the muslin and then pinned and tucked the fabric until it fit the way I wanted and then I transferred those changes to the pa...
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Free pattern: Make your own Kate Spade-inspired faux fur pullover! - Well, Selfish readers, you’re in for a treat today because Selfish has a prezzie for you! That’s right, it’s another freebie pattern to download, and all I...13 years ago
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A Quilty Finish - Last Friday, a special package arrived from Spoonflower. Have you ordered from them? You can print your own designs on all kinds of fabric and they've bran...
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Shingo Sato Designer part three (Trompe L’oeil) - Another post about an inventive design by Shingo Sato, but this one is not as long as the previous one. Trompe L’oeil which is French for Cheating the Eye...14 years ago
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Re-Fashioners
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Rose Sweatshirt - This piece is another one one that was ready last summer before all of my, “Interruptions.” Have you every found a perfectly brand new piece in the thrift ...1 week ago
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Modern Sumptuary …is it a thing? - I have been thinking a lot on sumptuary laws – partly because I am doing some research for a planned project on 17th Century dress, and partly however ever...1 month ago
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11 Truly Best Places to Travel in December on a Budget - December is a wonderful time to travel—holiday lights are twinkling, the weather brings its own kind of charm, and the year feels ready for one last advent...1 year ago
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Small cat wallhanging with jeans - You may have noticed I like working with denim. I like it a lot. Hence the knitted jeans bath mat, jeans belt and jeans Sashiko slippers I made earlie...
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Crafting Captivating Headlines: Your awesome post title goes here - Engaging Introductions: Capturing Your Audience’s Interest The initial impression your blog post makes is crucial, and that’s where your introduction […]...1 year ago
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Sew Easy! Craft Your Own Chic Stretchy Twisted Headband in Minutes and a Giveaway - With spring’s arrival, are you gearing up for more time outdoors, tending to your garden or enjoying the sunshine, and you’re in need of a stylish way to k...
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Leather Knot Earrings: My Very Fist GIVEAWAY! - Hello Everyone, and welcome to anyone who is just discovering me. I saw these knot earrings on Pintrest and I just had to have them. Making these l...
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Do You Remember Tent dresses? - This is my cute little granddaughter on Easter Sunday wearing her favorite dress. I'm sure it's her favorite because first, it's polka dots, and second, i...
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The RealReal: Changing The Luxury Goods Consignment Market - Authentic second-hand designer goods can be difficult to find. I recall a time many years ago, finding a Burberry bag in a second-hand charity shop. First ...
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Midi Skirt by Pattern Easy - Also known as "midi skirt with smell". Now there's a pattern name to love!
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Sewbox at Ally Pally 11-15 Oct, 2017 - We are getting ready for, and looking forward to, The Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace from 11-15 October, 2017 to which we will be bringing l...8 years ago
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NEW SITE LIVE IN 1 WEEK!!!!!! - Let the official countdown begin, friends! The new site is finally ready to be unveiled…in JUST ONE WEEK! *Cue ALL the jumping for joy right now.* Thank yo...9 years ago
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Special Announcement: Capital Chic Patterns Winter 2016 Collection - Hello Refashioners! Special announcement for you today – I’m launching a second collection of sewing patterns for my pattern company, Capital Chic Patterns...9 years ago
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Earth Day Thrift Swap - It started with a text and a link to a YouTube video. (Terra, I apologize now if you only end up liking the accessories.) My friend Terra, TheReuser on FB ...
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Clothes for breastfeeding and babywearing - If you have landed directly on this page, please read my simple guide to maternity clothing first. Clothes for feeding • Have a practice and decide whether...10 years ago
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Printable Non-Candy Valentines For School - via Sweet Muffin Suite My son's class has a no candy policy for valentines this year. Luckily, I found these cute little printable arrow valentines that...
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While you were gone... - Hello. I was reading a post by one of my favorite bloggers, Peter Lappin of Male Pattern Boldness about blogs that disappear and no reason is given. So I t...
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drop-shoulder top tutorial - Yeah, I know I missed my dress-per-week thing. I haven't finished it - I underestimated the amount of time it would take, and so here we are. I'm going t...
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Clothes
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September Opening: Hoopla, pearled - Welcome back to the Passage; I hope your past few months were full of seasonal joys and are continuing, perhaps embellished by some late-harvest sweet co...
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September Wardrobe Reset: My Labor Day Sale Picks (and the Calm Before Fall) - Happy Labor Day, ladies! I love a long weekend. There’s something delicious about that extra day tucked onto the end of the weekend when the alarm clock ...1 day ago
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NEW YORK BOUND AND LABOR DAY SALES - Happy Labor Day Weekend! What are you all up to? We have been babysitting our older grandkids while their parents have been out of the country for the la...1 day ago
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A New Look at Sézane, Fall Travel Plans & What I’ve Been Reading - Today’s post is a bit of a grab bag, with a few things I’ve been meaning to share that didn’t quite warrant posts of their...6 days ago
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Why Clothes Never Seem to Fit or Look Good in Stores - It’s Not the Mirror, and It’s Not You You go into a fitting room feeling reasonably good about yourself and the outfit you’re wearing to the shops. You c...1 month ago
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NEW BEGINNINGS - [image: NEW BEGINNINGS] I have been feeling stuck for quite a while now. Despite have plenty of sleep, nourishing food and exercise, I have lost my mojo....6 months ago
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Sometimes all you need is a navy roll neck - [image: Sometimes all you need is a navy roll neck] On a couple of separate occasions recently, I’ve met a friend for coffee or a walk and we have both t...7 months ago
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I’ll never forget this place — a goodbye and a new beginning - [Me, basking in the sun on a recent trip.] It’s that time of year, you guys! The halfway point. We made it through those gloomy final days of winter, throu...1 year ago
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Assemble an Autumn Capsule Wardrobe by Starting with Art: Lonely by Erika Giovanna Klien - August 30, 2023 Sometimes a painting just grabs your attention and won’t let go; that’s how she felt about this… Yes, she has almost black hair, and eyes...3 years ago
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Right now - First: let’s just pretend the winter of 2022/2023 didn’t happen, yeah? Excellent. Good riddance. Right now, I’m sitting in my apartment with the windows ...3 years ago
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Outfit Formula: Casual Fall Olive - Here are easy ways to combine olive with neutrals in casual and smart casual ways.3 years ago
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Review – Short Story Petite Clothing Subscription Box - *This post was created in partnership with Short Story. There’s a new petite clothing subscription box in town, specially curated for petite women! If......5 years ago
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Inception: Costume Style Analysis VLOG - A new VLOG looking back over the still stunning costume design on of Inception.6 years ago
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Video: My Last 5 Beauty Purchases - I was recently asked by a beauty journalist ‘What were the last 5 beauty purchases you made for yourself (not your kit)?’I thought It was such a great qu...6 years ago
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The Differences Between American and Canadian Fashion - America and Canada may have geographically sat on the northern hemisphere of the globe, but both countries have set a boundary with opposite custom t shirt...7 years ago
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A New Page - One of my greatest joys in life is watching the people I love grow into themselves. But while we can be so attuned to the people around us, and cheer the...7 years ago
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Planning A Seasonal Capsule - [image: Planning A Seasonal Capsule] After years of writing about minimalist wardrobes, I’ve realised everyone’s idea of what a capsule is looks quite diff...7 years ago
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Vintage Vera: the fashion accessory that never dies - Happy New Year! I hope you’re starting the year on top. I am, at least from a sartorial point of…7 years ago
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Winter White Boots & Shoes for Women Over 70 (or 30) – Fall & Winter Trends to Wear All Through 2018 (and Beyond) - by Tina Boomerina (and Jessica) Here’s another interview of my daughter’s fashionista friend, Jessica. Jess is a 30-something charmer, who dresses egotisti...8 years ago
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Purchases in April 2017 - You might have seen my video of the thrift shopping haul, and if you have, you know I've spent 665 DKK on 10 items of clothing, a pair of shoes and three n...
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Winter 2017 Trend Alert: Regal Glamour - Today I was inspired by the most fashionable and glamorous woman I know to write about a trend that has been in the making for a few years now and is abou...
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New Year’s Eve Style Inspirations: Lingerie Guide - Need some style inspiration for the biggest soirée of the season? Start building your look with these high impact French-approved looks. THE LOOK: Mysterio...10 years ago
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Investing in a few fine pieces - If I have a minimal wardrobe, each basic must be investment-quality. This cashmere sweater meets my criteria of an investment piece: it is well-made by a ...10 years ago
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Moisturizing Gloves Repair Hands Anywhere, Anytime - *Editor’s Note: **I was recently asked me to review a new product, *James and Lourdes Moisturizing Gloves*. The following is my review. * Health and be...
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MandS Spring/Summer 2014 Collection - I know we have just enjoyed the unveiling of the Autumn/Winter 2014 collections however I for one am currently contemplating my well worn winter 2013 ward...
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Creating an On-the-Go Beauty Kit - Even low-maintenance beauty routines need a few touch-ups during the day, so if you are currently in the process of streamlining your product collection ma...13 years ago
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2012 Oscar Fashions…What Was Hot, What Was Not? - It is that time of year again where armchair fashionistas everywhere put on their best tiaras and tune into the Superbowl of red carpet events…The Oscarʼs....14 years ago
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Les Soldes Hermès à Paris - Deux fois par an, Hermès propose, avec un rabais de 40% à 70% (40% pour la "soie", 70 % pour le prêt-à-porter), certains articles des collections passées....
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Life Advice
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Podcast #1,132: If I Don’t Return — A General’s Wartime Journal for His Sons - When Mark Hertling learned he was deploying for Operation Desert Storm, he decided to start a journal. Back then, Mark was an Army major and cavalry of...19 hours ago
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16 Mindful 10-Second Reminders to Bring You Clarity When You’re at a Crossroads in Life - You’ve come a long way, and you’re still learning and growing. Be thankful for the lessons. Take them and make the best of things. It happens to all of us ...22 hours ago
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How to Simplify Christmas and All Holidays - The time to simplify Christmas and other holidays is now. If you wait until later in the year, it might be too late to make meaningful changes that decre...1 day ago
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care validate epm - version 1 - [image: Noom GLP-1Rx Hero Desktop]Best Places to Get GLP-1ssample images and dek A quick look at the best places to find GLP-1s A peek at different GLP-1 t...4 weeks ago
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Limelight Website Redesign - Limelight Communications Group is a keynote speakers bureau with a passion for bringing people together. Marvelous Design worked closely with the Limelig...1 year ago
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A Month of Reflection - By Leo Babauta We’re entering the last month of the year, and for many of us, it’s a darker and quieter season. It’s the perfect time for reflection. I l...1 year ago
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Ta-Da! I’ve Redesigned the “5 Things Making Me Happy This Week” Newsletter. - For years, I've been sending out my free "5 Things Making Me Happy This Week" newsletter. I love working on this newsletter—I write about my personal adven...5 years ago
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The Dark Side of Perfectionism - Growing up, we all want to be accepted. For some of us, we work hard at a project, making it perfect in our minds, and when we receive praise for it, we ...
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History
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The Theodore and Florence Sutro House - 320 West 102nd Street - *image via streeteasy.com* Alonzo B. Kight began his career in 1891, acting as both real estate developer and architect. The 1898 *A History of Real Est...
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Young Labor: 1910 - December 1910. Rossville, Georgia. "Two of the young boys working in Richmond Hosiery Mills." Photo by Lewis Wickes Hine for the National Child Labor Commi...1 day ago
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The True Purpose of Tarot - “Nothing like this has ever happened before or will ever happen again,” a friend said to me about a lucky turn of events — a statement that struck me as to...2 days ago
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Adorned with van dyke trim at the sleeves and edged in pink,... - Adorned with van dyke trim at the sleeves and edged in pink, this unique emerald green gown was most recently spotted in the BBC’s 2026 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒕𝒉...1 week ago
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Tanaquil Le Clercq - In 1944, when fifteen-year-old Tanaquil Le Clercq (1929-2000) was one of ballet master George Balanchine‘s star pupils, she danced the role of a girl stric...
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The sights and sounds of Bhutan - Stories from my visit to the mysterious Himalayan kingdom The post The sights and sounds of Bhutan appeared first on Wait But Why.9 months ago
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A Few of Susan's Favorite History Books from 2018 - Susan reporting, Earlier Loretta shared a few of her favorite nerdy-history books, and now it's my turn. Instead of research books, I'm going to recommen...
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Alive at Midday - Amidst startling bursts of floral colour, and in spite of the white heat, dozens of finches, some dull, brown bird, parakeets and squawking myna birds fli...
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The Lads of Moor and Tyne - Today was the culmination of five year’s work as a new First World War memorial was unveiled in North Shields. When, in 2011, my friend the irrepressible ...10 years ago
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Terry L. Griffith - Very sad news ... Terry L. Griffith, Oklahoma City historian and writer of three basic books on Oklahoma City's history, died on Christmas Day 2014. I nev...11 years ago
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A Sea of Santas ... - Last Sunday was one of those crisp, sunny December mornings you pray for if you have an outdoor event to go to. That was not the story a few hours earli...
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Andrew K Touchstone - I was shocked and saddened to read on The Trad that Main Line Sportsman had passed. He had just left a comment on my latest post the night before he died. ...11 years ago
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Lost Paris: Destruction and Renewal on the Île de la Cité - This Lost Paris series has ended up being a tad melancholy, which isn’t really what I intended. More than anything what seems to have come through in the s...15 years ago
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Anna Wintour Slammed After Report She Blocked Dolly Parton from Vogue Cover Because She ‘Wasn’t Sophisticated Enough’—She Was ‘Too Tacky’ - How could she not want Dolly?
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Z library Official Domain and the Culture of Independent Reading - Independent reading often grows in quiet spaces where curiosity feels free to roam. Zlibrary stands in that space as a steady resource that mirrors the s...2 days ago
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How to Get Free Alcatraz Tickets Through Your Library - My family got free Alcatraz tickets from our local library through the Discover & Go program! The experience included the ferry ride to the island, admis...1 month ago
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well hello - Hello dear reader. I know. I know. Thank you for all the messages and your concern. I've been at odds with this blog for a year now. What to do, ...
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The Heart of the Home - *At the risk of appearing controversial, which is certainly not our intention, we have never regarded the kitchen as the heart of the home nor as somewhe...
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New Book ‘Famous Folk from County Donegal’ now available - This book offers the reader an overview of some of the leading personalities who were born in or had an association with County Donegal. They…10 months ago
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My NEW Book - Dear friends, I have wonderful news: my new book The Daily Connoisseur's Guide to Living Well at Home is coming out November 18th from Hoffman Media'...
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Welcome to My New Newsletter, Mature Content - My new newsletter has finally launched! It's called Mature Content. It's a newsletter about lifelong learning, where I offer tools, insights, and resourc...1 year ago
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Audio Commentary for 1933's THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YEN - This past summer I was honored to be asked by Sony to record the audio commentary for *The Bitter Tea of General Yen* (1933). This feature is part of t...
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Fantasie Suite - PANORAMURALS by Justyna, Poland Allo friends, how are you? It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chance to get to the blog and as always, remembered how m...3 years ago
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Grandma Pat and Trixie - Here is my latest shoot for Advanced Pets featuring the always gorgeous Grandma Pat and Trixie. By the way I just started selling prints and totes on Soc...3 years ago
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Beauty Resolutions? I Prefer Beauty “Nurture” - I'm Not sure about the word *resolution*. The post Beauty Resolutions? I Prefer Beauty “Nurture” appeared first on Vicki Archer.3 years ago
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5 Design Principles that Make Your Home More Restful - A well-designed home has the power of the ocean in that it can simultaneously energize and relax you! It can inspire you to live a joyful, more balanced ...
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Un Chemisier, Hers & Mine - An exceptionally pretty blouse may not be something we think about when setting out to refresh or add something special to our wardrobes, but I maintai...5 years ago
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Renovation Stories: The Bedroom... - This has been a looooong time coming. A very long time. Much to my frustration. But I really struggled to get every detail in this room “just so”. Number...5 years ago
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Post-Corona Dreamin’ - There’s no way to sugar-coat this. Despite recent easing of restrictions in some States, the last seven months have been extremely difficult on all of u...
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February 2020 Day Trip to Philadelphia - I took a day trip to Philadelphia on Monday, February 3, 2020. I had a fantastic time! From a professional gel manicure to a delicious Italian meal, it was...
6 years ago -
Colour Story: Montreal - Tweed skirt, old JCrew, Hermes scarf. We'll be heading to Union Station in Toronto next week to hop on a train to Montreal. It's a girls trip with my ...
6 years ago -
Puppies and Patriots - *Puppies and Patriots* Say hello to George! I know, I know, three dogs is excessive. But we'd been keeping an eye out for a playmate for our gentle gia...
6 years ago -
That Modern Appeal - BEST KNOWN FOR PROVOCATIVE PAINTINGS THAT CHALLENGED ACADEMIC TRADITION and marked the start of modern art, Manet's work is also characterized by what c...
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The Disappearing Act of Muriel Perry - Seldom do we encounter a living person who seems to have come from nowhere. Granted, this introduction was partly by accident and part of a literary study,...7 years ago
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Terraformed – A Poem - CN: Sexual Assault It seems like roughly every 5 years a poem writes itself in my head as I cycle home. The last time this happened, when a small boy cat-c...7 years ago
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Happy Holidays! - Christmas will be here in just three days. That sure happened fast! Have those of you who celebrate Christmas finished all your holiday to dos? Yesterda...7 years ago
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Another Quilt Post! (It’s Long!) - I know, you’re sick of me posting about my quilt collection, but this time, I decided to do something about it. In this post from July, I had some images o...7 years ago
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Peggy Hopkins Joyce by Raymond P.R. Neilson and the Portuguese Diamond - A portrait of Peggy Hopkins Joyce by Raymond P.R. Neilson. This past spring at Sotheby’s the personal collection of Fred Leighton was offered at auction an...
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AN ORANGE AND PINK COLOR STORY - [image: Ruffle Midi Skirt] OUTFIT DETAILS: SKIRT | BAG | TEE | SANDALS (all piece are now on sale!) This week is really bad for my wallet! I go through pe...
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Macramé Dress - This is not a new sew but I never blogged about it. Probably because there’s not much to say, since all I did was the usual FBA, here on princess seams. Bu...8 years ago
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Disney World 2- Clothing, Makeup and Skin Care - Anyone who knows me is pretty familiar with my extreme lack of favor for hot weather. Nope. Don't like it. So the high 80's temps in Florida were obvious...
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Current Projects and Updates - If you follow me on Instagram you will find snippets of what I am up to. If you aren’t why not? @cindyhattersley. Last week they came and photographed o...8 years ago
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Grown Up Strawberry Shortcake Shake - Once the weather starts to warm up every year, it’s time to catch up on the things I’ve missed all winter long–creamy milkshakes, cold cocktails and fresh ...9 years ago
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A Fresh New Look - I have heard it said that a good rain shower is equivalent to offering a fresh start. As if the showers are washing away what was and offering an opportuni...9 years ago
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Who Owns What - Diane Arbus - I have been reading the new Diane Arbus bio by Arthur Lubow. If you want a detailed review of the book check out this New Yorker review. This is my own a...
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When Artists Act Like Brands. - Can I get away with this? Tiffany blue, Hermes orange and now Kapoor black? I've been mulling over news reports from a few weeks ago that British artist An...10 years ago
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Reposting favorite older posts - I'll be reposting some of the older posts that have gotten lots of comments and check-ins. I think a lot of these are actually pretty useful and still curr...10 years ago
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Dear P.E. Teacher - “Your family isn’t very athletic, is it?” My sisters and I have lived with those words for decades, thanks to a thoughtless P.E. teacher many years ag...10 years ago
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Goodbye to Bliss - What? She’s back to just to say good bye? Kind of looks that way. But let me explain… …Yes, I left you hanging months ago, I know. And more than likely...10 years ago
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Which animals are used to make vaccines? - [image: Dr Schreiber gives a typhoid innoculation in 1943 (NKCR-USG)]Animal products form part of many vaccines. Additional animal products are used in the...11 years ago
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Other people’s bedrooms - I’ve always loved my bedroom space, as a private refuge and retreat, and from a decoration point of view it’s just important as the sitting room. Not just ...11 years ago
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Making the most of seasonal produce - By Jenny Part 1 Our household doesn't grow much food – our small garden has a very prolific lemon tree, which I love, lots of herbs (parsley, mint, oregano...
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Nine Poetic Old New Orleans Haunts (and One Must-See Plantation) - Bob Dylan once said, "Everything in New Orleans is a good idea." The man knew what he was talking about. During my recent five day spree there, I was in s...
11 years ago -
DIY bird watching kit for kids - I haven't posted anything in a very long because, well, frankly ....I haven't sewn anything ...but also because I focused on my other blog: Non Toy Gifts. ...
11 years ago -
The Next Chapter - If you regularly visit this blog, you'll notice my posts have been rather sparse of late. I think about blogging a great deal, but quite frankly, there's j...11 years ago
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Style Essentials for Women Over 50 - At 25, it's easy to shop for clothes and almost everything looks great on you. Youth forgives many faux pas, which are frequently seen as creative and c...
11 years ago -
Life on the farm: Cock-a-Doodle-Boo-Ho - As I've often told you, there is no shortage of heartbreak on the farm to balance out the intense joy and deep sense of happiness we often feel from shari...
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Behind The Smile... - *Photo Credit* How wonderful to be lost in one's own thoughts. This is where I found myself when I was asked, "What's behind that smile?" This made me s...
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Gøteborg Sweden and the tale of two sons - Gothenburg in the 1790s I have been revisiting Gothenburg in Sweden. I go several times a year and am always charmed by its wide boulevards, green-ba...
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How to Wear a Modern Vintage Dress - [image: October 25 2011 075.1] What can you do with a modern vintage dress? Easily as basic as a little black dress, this little brown number from the...14 years ago
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Lost Paris: Destruction and Renewal on the Île de la Cité - This Lost Paris series has ended up being a tad melancholy, which isn’t really what I intended. More than anything what seems to have come through in the s...15 years ago
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