The Dog Days of Summer

It is the last day of summer, and it’s been busy few weeks for Barney (and me) …. He makes it a priority to take a nap (or 6) each day.  He makes the couch and blanket look so good, it would make anyone want to lay down on the couch for a nap….and I’ve indulged in…

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Lettering Lately

Here’s what’s been happening in the Lettering Studio lately, and by studio I mean my dining room table! 🙂 {Click to see previous lettering posts HERE and HERE} This quote was one I did on a canvas previously, and I had a friend request it painted on her wall in their workout garage. This was…

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Divine Lasagna – Kitchen Messes and Mishaps

I love a good casserole and have several that are my “go-to’s”, great during the school year because it lasts me for a few meals and is quick and easy to reheat.  I’ve never made homemade lasagna, why do that when Stoffer’s makes lasagna.  However, I have had some really delicious lasagnas, and when I…

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Summer Reading: July Book Review {The Patriot Book Tour}

There’s just something about summer and reading.  Most days I have intentionally spent some time reading a book, as it is one of my favorite activities of summer!  I pretty much keep a book with me at all times, never knowing if I will end up somewhere with time to kill or grabbing something to…

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Good Home Finds from Home Goods {& Marshall’s}

This summer I’ve added a few things around the house… This wall is in my dining room (previously shown here) and I found one new sign at Marshall’s “God is the reason why” and that brought on a little change up to the wall. (really – this should be a post dedicated to my love…

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Opinions. Are you looking to be Offended?

I grew up in the non “digital age”…I’m not THAT old, but I did, thankfully, grow up without the Internet, the Google, the Facebook, the Instagram, the Twitter, the (your favorite social media/online site).  Since I grew up without those online communities, when any issue or topic was discussed, it was typically hashed out face-to-face.…

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Start Marriage Right: On the Defensive

I’m happy to be back writing over at Start Marriage Right after a couple of years away… this website is a great resource for single, dating, engaged and married couples.  So many contributors and tons of wisdom and advice. Click here for my article this month:  On the Defensive.  A little sports, a little relationships.…

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What I’m Wearing ~ Summer {Repeats & #Hashtags}

Summer has seen dresses, shorts, jeans and everything in between…here’s a few #LOTD latey.   {That’s “Look of the Day”, in case you’re like me, late to hashtag acronyms, ha!} For previous summer #OOTD, #OOTN, #LOTD post, click here. Disclaimer: What I’m Wearing is in hopes inspiration for your closet, that I can give you some ideas from what…

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New Shoes

Wednesday I walked reluctantly into Luke’s Locker, I needed new running shoes. For well over a year I needed new running shoes. Not because I’m a pace checking, race entering, long distance runner, but because sometimes I like my breakfast to look like this and I want to maintain healthy lifestyle. So, I’m not a…

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