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Mini Thanksgiving Dinner

Alan and I share a Thanksgiving secret: neither of us likes turkey and Stove Top-tasting stuffing...

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8 Simple Steps for Effortless Party Hair

When it comes to my hair, I’m a two-trick pony. I either wear my hair down (naturally frizzy...

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Wish You Were Here. xoxo, Tropical Paradise

Work has been nuts lately since I’ve been working on this big project which seems to get...

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Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

This weekend, I mostly stayed home trying to kick a really annoying cold. I slept, I moped, and in...

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Pins and Swiss Dots

Like a steaming bowl of hot soup on a cold day, tights are one of my favorite aspects of fall. I...

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How to Decorate A Guest Bedroom for Under $450

When my cousin Denise asked me to help her decorate her guest bedroom, I was excited. When it...

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Bite Club: Autumn Staples

My friend Sashee is part of a cooking group called Bite Club. Every Monday, a different person...

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Halloween Costume Idea: In the Cloud

(Warning: This post contains unbridled amounts of extremely hot, sexy nerdy costume ideas. Regular...

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Etsy Vintage Decor

Back in September, my cousin Denise asked me to help her decorate her guest bedroom. I leapt at the...

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Diamond Cupcakes

Last Friday my cousin Denise had a small birthday celebration over cocktails and fancy pigs in a...

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