Still On Holiday!

Well, tomorrow we head for Oklahoma!  I am so excited!  I can’t wait to see my aunt and uncle.  We are having a blast with the kiddos.  They keep me in stitches!  They all have such a wonderful sense of humor.
I mentioned my little trip to the flea market and I wanted to share a [...]

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On Holiday!

I am writing this from my mom’s house.  Hubby had a little time off and he I are visiting my mom, sister, and the kids.  So far, we’ve really had a blast.  I spent the day shopping with my mom and sis.  I even found a few pretties at the local flea market that I [...]

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His Brother’s Keeper

This was an excellent book. Mr. Sheldon weaves a wonderful story that teaches us a beautiful lesson about the value of things and our responsibility to each other. The story is set in the town of Champion and takes place during the iron miners strike of 1895. You will meet Stuart, the [...]

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The Great Gatsby

I have been curious about this book for sometime and finally checked it out of the library and began to read. It seemed to me a little slow at first, but in time became more intriguing. It is a tragedy of love, money, and selfishness. It teaches that there are indeed things [...]

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Confessions of a Shopaholic

As I began reading this book I found it somewhat superficial and a little slow. However, the more I read the more interesting the story and characters became. By the end I was quite engrossed in the story. I found the main character, Rebecca, to be a little silly and quite superficial [...]

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s

I am a big fan of Audrey Hepburn. One of my favorite movies is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Once I discovered that the movie was based on a novel by Truman Capote, I became quite curious. I knew I had to read the book. Fortunately, my public library had a copy. [...]

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The Painter from Shanghai

Pan Yuliang’s parents fall on hard times. At their deaths she goes to live with her uncle. He’s a man of intellect and something of a dreamer. He teaches her poetry, however, he’s also an opium addict. This addiction leads to his eventual ruin. In an effort to survive and [...]

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Flea Market Treasures!

After a long week of Jury duty and babysitting, hubby and I headed to the local flea markets for a fun day of shopping and treasure hunting. I was fortunate to find a bit of treasure. My little bits of fun and sparkle tinkle me pink and bring me joy. First up [...]

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A Little Linky Love

My recent jaunts around the internet have yielded a few wonderful websites and cool ideas that demanded to be shared.
The folks at leethal.net have put together a year of weekly diy roundups! So many projects and ideas to explore, so little time. Click here to have fun and be inspired!
Next up is the [...]

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Internet Treasures

Here are a few lovelies I’m mooning over at present.
1. Ring made by Liebling Designs.
2. Sweet brooches by tiny art by yaelfran.
3. Cool Dr. Pepper earrings by TrashionFashion.
4. Felt Bon Bon Ring. Visit The Adventures of Blue Girl XO for a tutorial and make your own.
5. Terry cloth kittens. [...]

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