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Boone, NC: Snowed in!
Well, we technically were not snowed in at all! However, we were very excited that the ever changing forecast during our stay actually did stay true and we did get 3-4 inches of snow. The predictions kept changing and ranged from less than an inch to 8 inches. so we were grateful for what we got. For all of you Northerners, us Southerners do get excited when we get snow. The last time it snowed near Atlanta was 6 years ago and we drove 5 and half hour to Boone, NC in hopes to see snow on this short winter break! I went on 3 walks in the snow and…
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Thrifted Outfit Head to Toe for less than $25
When I put this outfit together, I realized that it was thrifted head to toe. Who says you cannot dress on trend on a budget? After most of January shopping my closet, the temptation to shop with some gift cash was too strong and feeling a little moody the last week of that month, I went on some thrifting adventures. I did purge and sold a few pieces that I hadn’t worn in the last 2 years, so my closet reflects more who I am now. The 2 new thrifted pieces in this outfit are the pants and top. Both were found at the consignment store, Uptown Cheapskate, the top…
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Kindness with the Ageless Style Link Up
I always enjoy seeing what theme my Ageless Style friends and I are going to share with you! This month’s theme was kindness and what better way to style it than to choose my Be Kind sweatshirt! I shopped my closet and took advantage of our vacation in North Carolina this past weekend to take some pictures. I wore sweatshirts every day and have curated a comfy, but stylish collection over the years. This particular one is several years old and an Amazon find. I often wear it when running, but occasional wear it for a casual outfit. I don’t like feeling sloppy or frumpy so I chose to pair…
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A Visit to St. Symeon Orthodox Church in Birmingham, AL
Two weekends ago, I traveled to Birmingham to my old church parish for my Goddaughter’s wedding. It was a beautiful occasion and emotional for me as I felt like it was my own daughter getting married. I have watched her grow from a baby and even though I moved away when she was young, I visited some and was able to see her during our church camps once a year for 5-6 years as a teen as she and her friends would spend a week at our house in the summer. I am very grateful for that special time and her visit this past summer. I am hoping she will…
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Halftee: Review of a Practical and Pretty Layering Solution
I’ve been intrigued by the Halftees some of my blogging friends have shared (in particular Jodie and KellyAnn). I linked their most recent posts, but you can get some spring/summer layering inspiration by searching their blogs with the keyword halftee. Today, I am sharing my Lace Long Sleeve Halftee (gifted) with my thoughts about this product. I reached out to KellyAnn to make sure I chose the appropriate size as I know I usually wear items in the same size. The size Medium fits me perfectly. The Halftee fits close to the body and fits under your bust so there is not riding up or down. The fabric is stretchy…
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Camo and Turquoise Outfit
Last month, I receive several items for my collaboration with ShopLcTv. One of pieces I chose was this pair of turquoise earrings. Just a few weeks before, at Christmas, my mom gifted me my grandmother’s silver and turquoise necklace. My grandparents had lived in Arizona and California and my grandmother had several Native American pieces. I actually had never seen this necklace. I’ve been wanting to wear both of these pieces together since I received them so this day was the day. I wore a camo tunic and camo wedge sneakers, turquoise and white. While turquoise doesn’t stand out as much against the camo pattern, I really like the combination.…
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Peepers Readers: My Review
Today, I am sharing my experience with Peepers readers. Once I turned 40, I soon realized the need for readers when reading a book, using my phone and reading on my computer. Now that I am 47, I make sure to have a pair of readers everywhere: in my purse, by my computer, on my nightstand or simply on my head! I wear contacts but switching to progressive contacts would be costly and might lead to headaches. Readers allow me to read everything from ingredients and recipes, blog posts and texts! My main issue with the cheap readers you find in grocery stores/drugstores has been that they often are not…
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Valentine’s Look with the Sunday Showcase
I am not one to wear pink and red hearts and holiday themed shirts and outfits. However, I do enjoy wearing outfits that do give a nod to celebrating so when Ada suggested hearts for our February Showcase, I decided to add something new to my closet. Since I did not want something that screamed Valentines, I went into one of my favorite local consignment stores to see what I could find. I was pleasantly surprised when I came across this cute JCrew sweatshirt for $13. I decided to pair it with my new TJMaxx clearance find: a true wrap midi leopard skirt. I did spend some money last month…
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Best of 2022 Blog Posts
I took a few minutes a couple weeks ago to look at my blog posts insights and to see which were my most visited posts of 2022. I always find this data interesting and I really had not looked at my numbers in quite a while. I found it difficult to navigate this year as it was pulling up some posts that were from 2020. What Shoes to Wear with a Denim Dress? In this post, I shared how any type of shoe can work with a denim dress. Yes, I had some favorites, but they all really worked well. 336 views White for Summer with the Ageless Style Link…
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Morning Run Sunrise Beauty
One of my favorite things from my Saturday morning runs is when we are able to catch the sunrise. Some days in the winter, it is too dark other days, it is too cloudy. Most Saturdays though, we are rewarded on our runs with the beauty of God’s creation. Of course, getting to exercise is a reward too as well as spending time with my friends. I think this might be my favorite picture: my friend took it by getting real low by the tall grass. It reminds me of the beach and the colors of the sunrise were absolutely gorgeous. I am always amazed at how the sky can…