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Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Lately we’ve been watching a ton of movies, and I’ve just discovered the most perfect...

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New spindle lamps + a story about resolve

This weekend I went to Target to return something we’d gotten for Christmas that I knew...

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Laid-back Weekend, Anyone?

This weekend I have a bunch of down time planned, and I’m thrilled. On Sunday, Alan and I are...

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Whimsical Prints

I’m a bit preoccupied these days with simple prints. Usually I’m drawn to solids, but...

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Neighborhood Friends

Even though I don’t know all my neighbors by name, I do know all of their quirks....

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The coolest way to keep matches handy

Jen Pearson makes the coolest reclaimed apothecary matchstick bottles. I picked one up from the...

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New Year’s Resolutions

{Anthropologie top, skirt, and bag, Urban Outfitters tights and shoes, Lulu Frost necklace} {the...

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Buster the Silky Terrier

Just wanted to say hello and to share pictures of Buster, the small, silky pup I spent Christmas...

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Christmas is in just 2 days! What are your plans? My sister is coming for a last minute visit, and...

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A Dare and a Proposal: Trang and Long’s Story

When I think about people getting married, I always wonder what the proposal was like. Who proposed...

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